Barry Saudan has stepped down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer. Under Barry’s leadership, Ability Central has made significant strides in advancing its mission, expanding its reach, and deepening its impact across communities. The organization expresses its deepest gratitude for his years of dedicated service and visionary leadership.

Additionally, Matt Cherry has stepped away from his role as the Director of Philanthropy. Matt has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s philanthropic strategy and fostering meaningful partnerships that have supported Ability Central’s growth and sustainability. David Kehn, the Director of Systems and Technology, has also stepped down. David’s contributions have been crucial in advancing the organization’s technological capabilities and ensuring robust systems to support its mission.

To ensure continuity and momentum during this transition, Griffen Stapp, a long-standing member of the Ability Central Board of Directors, has stepped in as the Interim Executive Director. Griffen brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the organization’s mission and values. His leadership will be pivotal as Ability Central launches new initiatives and continues to champion accessibility and inclusion.

“We are incredibly grateful to Barry, Dave, and Matt for their invaluable contributions,” says Ability Central Board Chair Celia Solis. “As we move forward, we are confident that Griffen’s leadership will guide us through this exciting transition period of growth and innovation.”

Ability Central remains committed to its mission to ensure that people who are Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent can communicate and access information. The organization will be sharing more updates as it continues to evolve and expand its impact.