Cooperative for Human Services (CHS) and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Cooney to the position of Vice President of Programs and Services.
As Vice President of Programs and Services, Matthew will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for all CHS residential and individual supports programs and service areas and will be responsible for strengthening programs and services and ensuring an impact is made in the communities that CHS serves while fostering an organizational culture of accountability. He will build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization including individuals, families, community partners, volunteers, and Commonwealth entities while continually reinforcing CHS’ mission, vision, and values. A member of the leadership team, Matthew will report to CHS’ CEO, Kevin Leahy.
Matthew is an experienced nonprofit leader and change agent with an entrepreneurial spirit who offers unparalleled execution and leadership skills with the ability to propel organizational goals, policies and metrics to a higher level. He joins CHS from RFK Community Alliance where he was the Vice President of Youth Services, providing leadership and oversight of youth treatment programs for at-risk youth and families within a dynamic non-profit organization. Prior, Matthew was the Executive Director of Brookline Teen Center, a non-profit organization entirely funded by private donors that provides a safe place for teens to connect with one another, gain access to valuable academic support and engage in unique learning opportunities. Earlier in his career, he was in roles with Walker, Germaine Lawrence, and Boston College.
Matthew completed his undergraduate degree in Sociology at Colorado State University and completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston College. In addition, Matthew has a certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Boston University.
About Cooperative for Human Services: Founded in 1981 with headquarters in Lexington, MA, the Cooperative for Human Services Inc. (CHS) is a multi-service organization that provides residential services, independent living supports, and guardianship services for people with intellectual and other related disabilities. Their mission is to empower, support, and expand the knowledge, skill, and natural capacities of the people they serve to direct and live full and meaningful lives within their community. CHS has a mission to fulfill – to ensure that every person with special needs served by them lives a truly happy and fulfilling life and is a respected citizen of the community. Learn more about this amazing organization at https://cooperativeforhs.org.
About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.
