Beth Sirull
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) has named a new chief executive officer.
In a news announcement, NOD Chairman Luke Visconti said the organization had appointed Beth Sirull to the CEO position.
Sirull most recently served as president/CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego, described in the announcement as the “region’s largest philanthropic funder.”
“Under her leadership, the organization increased its scale and capacity, nearly tripling its assets and granting over $750 million, primarily to secular nonprofit organizations.”
Sirull has also served as president/CEO of Pacific Community Ventures, where she oversaw “all operations for a community developmental financial institution focused on lending and investing in small businesses to create economic opportunity in under-resourced communities.” Sirull is winner of the James Irvine Foundation California Leadership Award “for advancing innovative and effective solutions to significant state issues,” the announcement said.
“Beth comes to NOD with demonstrated success leading two business-focused nonprofits, each flourishing with her at the helm,” said Visconti in the announcement. “There is no question she has the business and strategic skills necessary to lead NOD forward as we work to dramatically expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. When you add Beth’s compassion and empathy — requisite personal traits for leading a national disability organization — you have the ideal leader.”
The mission of NOD, a nonprofit organization, is “to increase employment opportunities for the 26% of Americans with disabilities. NOD offers a suite of employment solutions, tailored to anticipate and meet leading companies’ workforce needs.”
“The opportunity to lead the National Organization on Disability is an immense privilege, but one that comes with great responsibility,” Sirull said. “Despite significant strides forward in recent years, too many Americans with physical, mental health and cognitive disabilities who want to work have not been able to find employment and the resulting financial stability and personal fulfillment we all seek.
“At the same time, too many businesses are missing out on a loyal and talented workforce. We have a terrific team at NOD that I know is committed to working with corporate America and with policymakers to keep pushing for change. I am grateful to NOD board member Rhonda Nesmith Crichlow, who led the search process, for her and the committee’s trust in me as I embark on this new and exciting endeavor.”
Sirull replaces Carol Glazer, who announced in 2022 that she would be stepping down after serving as NOD’s president for 18 years. Glazer, now president emeritus, will remain as a NOD consultant through the end of the year.