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Autism Speaks President To Step Down
Source: Disability Scoop
By MICHELLE DIAMENT
September 29, 2015
The head of the nation’s largest autism advocacy group will leave her post next year.
Autism Speaks said Monday that Liz Feld will stay on as president through June 2016 and the nonprofit is now searching for her replacement.
“When I was named president of Autism Speaks, I committed to serving until 2016,” Feld said in a statement. “I am making this announcement now in the interest of providing the board of directors and the organization the opportunity for a responsible and successful leadership transition. I remain focused on ensuring solid success for our critical projects and initiatives in the months ahead.”
The organization’s board said it has hired Spencer Stuart, an executive search firm, to hunt for a new leader.
Read more: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/09/29/autism-speaks-step-down/20833/