Birch Family Services Appoints New Chief Development Officer

 “I am honored to be joining the Birch Family Services team in the organization’s 45^th anniversary year and developing the critical support services it offers individuals and families in the New York community.” — Samantha Nottingham, Birch Family Services, chief development officer.

Birch Family Services is pleased to welcome Samantha Nottingham as the organization’s new chief development officer. Samantha brings extensive experience to the position, including 15 years advocating and fundraising for programs supporting underrepresented youth. Her expertise and skills will support the organization’s mission of empowering people with autism and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Samantha, who has dedicated her career to supporting education and community initiatives to help youth thrive here in New York,” said Matt Sturiale, Birch Family Services President and CEO. “With more and more individuals and families turning to us every day, Birch Family Services is always looking to enhance our programs and expand resources available to support our growing constituencies, and that starts with our development team.”

Prior to joining Birch Family Services, Samantha was director of resource development at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. She was also previously the director of development and communications at the Bronx Charter School for Better Learning. Samantha is a founding board member of the Heketi Community Charter School and a guest columnist for The Harlem Times. She has a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado.

 “I am honored to be joining the Birch Family Services team in the organization’s 45^th anniversary year and developing the critical support services it offers individuals and families in the New York community,” said Samantha Nottingham, Birch Family Services, chief development officer.