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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County is searching for a new executive director.
Current executive director Heather Campbell will resign her position, effective February 1st, 2023. She has accepted the position of Deputy Director for the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Campbell joined the Advocacy Center in 1997 as a domestic violence advocate. She was promoted to education director in 2001 and has served as executive director since 2013.
“The Advocacy Center has been my professional home for over 25 years and I’m so proud of the work that I’ve been a part of as an advocate, educator, and then executive director,” said Campbell. “I feel a lot of gratitude to have been a part of expanding services for survivors in our community these last nine years as executive director. I’m also excited for the opportunity to move the focus of my professional work to statewide advocacy and technical assistance for other local programs in my new position.”
“Heather’s contributions to the growth and success of the Advocacy Center cannot be overstated,” said Terri Brace, Advocacy Center board president. “Under her leadership, the agency has expanded the range of programs and services and increased staffing. Her success in managing the additional challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the need for services was at an all-time high, was essential to the community. I know I speak for the entire board in wishing Heather heartfelt congratulations and best of luck in her new endeavors.”
The Advocacy Center’s Board of Directors has begun a search for an interim executive director, and a national search for a permanent one is underway. Details about the position will be on the agency website in the near future. Interested candidates may also email edsearch@actompkins.org to learn more.
