Today is Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. Take a minute and change a life. Often people in distress are not looking for any specific advice, but merely to be listened to. Suicide is the third-highest leading cause of death among young people aged 20 to 24 in the Americas. People aged 45-59 have the highest suicide rate in the Region, followed by those aged 70 and older.
Chief Executive Officer
F.T. was appointed Springboard Community Services as CEO in September of 2015 following a national search that yielded more than 200 candidates. Prior to joining SCS, he served for nearly 15 years as President & CEO of AIDS Interfaith Residential Services, Inc. / Empire Homes of Maryland. F.T.’s chief duties include leading fund and partnership development, cultivating the board of directors, and establishing the agency’s strategic direction and vision. A Florida native, F.T. enjoys cooking, traveling, and attending live music and dance performances.