The Arc Westchester Welcomes Assistant Executive Director of Community Innovations

The Arc Westchester today announced it has appointed Kathleen Macias-Torres of Shrub Oak as Assistant Executive Director of Community Innovations. In this role, Ms. Macias-Torres will oversee the operations of the nonprofit’s wellness center, nursing services, recreation, self-direction, crisis, and community outreach departments.

“We are excited to welcome Ms. Macias-Torres to the team,” Tibi Guzmán, Executive Director/CEO of The Arc Westchester, said. “She brings extensive experience working with people with developmental disabilities to The Arc Westchester and a shared commitment to providing innovative services, both of which are tremendous assets to our organization and the people we support.”

Ms. Macias-Torres brings more than 15 years of dedicated service in the nonprofit sector to her new role at The Arc Westchester. She has an impressive track record of transforming organizations into efficient and stable community providers and most recently served as the Executive Director of SPARC, Inc., a local nonprofit offering recreational and therapeutic services to children, teenagers, and adults with developmental disabilities.

Ms. Macias-Torres is also active in the community and currently serves as a Board Member of Nonprofit Westchester, where she chairs the Disabilities Affinity Group. She also serves on New York Presbyterian Westchester’s Behavioral Health Community Advisory Board. Ms. Macias-Torres holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston University and a Master’s degree in public administration from the University of New Haven. She also holds a Certificate in Human Resource Management.

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About The Arc Westchester

The Arc Westchester, founded in 1949, is the largest agency in Westchester County supporting children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families. The organization’s 700 employees provide more than 2,000 individuals throughout the county with a broad range of innovative and effective programs and services designed to foster independence, productivity and participation in community life.

The mission of The Arc Westchester is to empower children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum, to achieve their potential by strengthening families and encouraging personal choices, abilities and interests.

The Arc Westchester is a chapter of The Arc USA and The Arc New York.