Leading Executives in Social Services
Angela F. Williams
President & CEO, United Way Worldwide
First woman and first African American to lead United Way Worldwide, Angela F. Williams is steering a global network through a multi‑year transformation to scale community impact and modernize the brand; recognized among USA Today’s 2025 Women of the Year, she oversees service to 48M people annually.
Website | Bio | Media/Press
Claire Babineaux‑Fontenot
Chief Executive Officer, Feeding America
Claire Babineaux‑Fontenot led the nation’s largest hunger‑relief network through record expansion, including 6B meals during the pandemic, and will transition from the CEO role in 2026 after a near‑decade of growth and system reform.
Website | Bio | Press room
Steven C. Preston
President & CEO, Goodwill Industries International
Former U.S. HUD Secretary and SBA Administrator, Steve Preston leads Goodwill’s 150+ member network focused on equitable workforce development; in 2025 he was named chair of the NRF Foundation Board.
Website | Bio | Newsroom (media)
Jonathan T. M. Reckford
Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity International
CEO since 2005, Jonathan Reckford has guided Habitat’s global housing mission to help millions annually gain strength and stability through shelter, with affiliates in all 50 U.S. states and 70+ countries.
Jim Clark
President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
At the helm since 2012, Jim Clark directs 5,500+ Club sites serving 4M+ young people annually and has led major network modernization and expansion initiatives.
Website | Bio | HQ Phone (public)
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO, YMCA of the USA (Y‑USA)
Suzanne McCormick is the first woman to lead Y‑USA and has elevated the Y’s national voice on healthy aging and social connectedness, including 2025 Senate testimony on combating senior loneliness.
Clifford S. “Cliff” Holtz
President & CEO, American Red Cross
A 13‑year Red Cross veteran, Cliff Holtz became President & CEO on July 1, 2024, leading the nation’s largest blood provider and disaster‑response nonprofit.
Website | Announcement | Directory (IFRC)
Commissioner Merle Heatwole
National Commander (CEO‑equivalent), The Salvation Army USA
Commissioner Merle Heatwole assumed command of The Salvation Army USA in March 2025, overseeing nationwide social services, disaster relief and housing programs.
Kerry Alys Robinson
President & CEO, Catholic Charities USA
A noted Catholic philanthropy leader, Kerry Alys Robinson became CCUSA’s President & CEO in 2023 and leads a network serving 15M people annually with food, housing, and disaster aid.
Peter V. Berns
Chief Executive Officer, The Arc of the United States
Peter V. Berns has led the nation’s largest organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 2008, advancing inclusion across 600 chapters.
Alesia Frerichs
President & CEO, Lutheran Services in America
Alesia Frerichs leads one of the country’s largest health and human services networks—300+ Lutheran organizations reaching 1 in 50 people—with a focus on collaborative innovation.
Artis Stevens
President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Artis Stevens is the first Black CEO in BBBSA’s 100+ year history and is expanding mentoring models and alumni engagement to reach more youth nationwide.
Ellie Hollander
President & CEO, Meals on Wheels America
Ellie Hollander has led MOWA since 2013, strengthening the 5,000‑program network and championing ‘End the Wait’ amid rising senior hunger and funding pressures.
Myechia Minter‑Jordan, MD, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, AARP
A physician and social‑impact executive, Dr. Myechia Minter‑Jordan became AARP’s CEO in November 2024, focusing on health security, financial resilience and age‑tech innovation for 50+ Americans.
Mike King
President & CEO, Volunteers of America (national)
Mike King leads VOA’s national office across a broad human‑services portfolio—from housing and reentry to behavioral health—within one of America’s largest social‑service charities.
Website | Executive Leadership
Janti Soeripto
President & CEO, Save the Children US
Janti Soeripto heads Save the Children’s U.S. organization, guiding relief and development programs for children domestically and globally during an era of significant humanitarian need.
Edgar Sandoval Sr.
President, World Vision U.S.
Edgar Sandoval Sr. leads World Vision’s U.S. operations, leveraging a donor base of millions to support vulnerable children worldwide through relief and development.
Christine Squires
President & CEO, Americares
Christine Squires oversees Americares’ health‑focused disaster response and access‑to‑medicine programs; under her leadership the organization has expanded visibility and board capacity.
Bill Bedrossian
President & CEO, Covenant House International
Bill Bedrossian became CHI’s President & CEO in 2024, leading a 34‑city movement serving youth facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking across the Americas.
Ann Oliva
Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance to End Homelessness
A veteran of HUD and national housing policy, Ann Oliva has led the Alliance since 2022, advancing evidence‑based strategies and equity to end homelessness in the U.S.
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