BackLEAP Board appoints Beth Glas as new executive director
Posted December 20, 2023 in Press Releases
Glas selected to lead agency following retirement of longtime director Melanie Hogan
Beth Glas became the third executive director in the history of Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) on October 1, prepared to build on the Northeast Ohio nonprofit’s 40-plus year legacy of advancing a society of equal opportunity, regardless of disability.
Glas’ selection was the result of a nine-month search by LEAP’s Board after receiving notice in January from Melanie Hogan of her intention to retire September 30 after 29 years of dedicated service in the role.
“Beth has a unique organizational perspective and is well-equipped to continue the momentum of our mission as a Center for Independent Living (CIL) focused on people with disabilities,” said Suzanne Bloomfield, LEAP Board President. “She has strong administrative and programmatic experience and is a staunch advocate for people living with a disability in Northeast Ohio.”
Glas is a highly respected leader who brings a wealth of leadership skills and a strong history of advocating for people with disabilities to LEAP. She possesses over 18 years of progressive nonprofit experience. Most recently, she served as executive vice president with Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio, where she successfully worked to make Cleveland more accessible to and inclusive of people with disabilities.
“I’m thrilled to join LEAP, which is a leading advocate for people with a disability,” said Glas. “I look forward to working with the staff and Board to help meet the most pressing needs of the community while advocating for improved polices at the federal, state and local levels.”
Glas holds a master’s in nonprofit management from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor’s from Syracuse University.
About Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP)
LEAP is an agent of positive change, working to advance participation and equality in society for people with disabilities in Northeast Ohio.
Founded in 1981 by people with disabilities, LEAP serves over 1,500 individuals annually and works to promote social change to enhance their quality of life. LEAP provides information, education, training, employment, and independent living services to people with disabilities so that they can live in their own homes, participate in community life, and find and maintain stable employment. To ensure delivery of effective services, the majority of staff and board members at LEAP are people with disabilities.
Headquartered in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, LEAP reaches six counties in Northeast Ohio. To learn more about the many programs and services provided by LEAP for persons with disabilities, visit leapinfo.org.
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