Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is in search of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its mission of supporting individuals impacted by epilepsy and seizure disorders. The successful candidate will be a strategic, relationship-driven, and mission-centered executive, responsible for the organization's overall leadership, including strategy, people, programs, finances, and partnerships. While direct experience in the field is welcome, it is not required; however, the ideal CEO will be an accomplished, mission-driven leader with the capacity to learn and a strong commitment to the organization's vision. The role demands a dynamic individual who can deepen relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, clinicians, schools, and public officials, and who is adept at fundraising and building a sustainable development program. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors to translate the organization's strategic direction into focused priorities and measurable outcomes. They will be the chief ambassador, fundraiser, and organizational leader, with a key focus on community engagement, financial sustainability, and program quality. The candidate should be an energetic external ambassador, a proven fundraiser, and a strategic, disciplined organizational leader. Essential qualities include authenticity, compassion, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and a forward-looking approach. The role also requires the ability to inspire staff and volunteers, engage the Board as active partners, and ensure that the experiences of those living with epilepsy and their caregivers remain central to the organization's decisions.