The Federation for Children with Special Needs welcomes Patricia Nellius as its new Executive Director, bringing with her both lived experience as a parent and a deep history of nonprofit leadership.
In her introduction to the community, Patricia expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and acknowledged the strong foundation built by those before her. Her leadership centers on a simple but powerful principle: listening.
"Her vision includes expanding access to resources, strengthening partnerships across systems, and creating more pathways for families to engage meaningfully in the work."
Patricia is committed to amplifying the voices of children, youth, and families, ensuring that programs, advocacy, and services are grounded in real experiences.
At its core, her approach is about connection — between families, educators, policymakers, and communities. As she steps into this role, Patricia invites the community to be part of shaping what comes next.