The Arc Westchester Welcomes Paul H. Torres as Deputy Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer
Westchester County, N.Y. (December 13, 2023) – The Arc Westchester today announced it has appointed Paul H. Torres as Deputy Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, Mr. Torres will oversee program operations, including Residential, Day, and Community Innovations services, as well as the Children’s School for Early Development. Mr. Torres will also be an integral in the oversight of the nonprofit’s Strategic Plan and overall operations.
“Having working closely with Mr. Torres during his tenure at AHRC Suffolk, I am confident that his leadership will greatly benefit our organization.” Tibi Guzmán, Executive Director/CEO of The Arc Westchester, said. “I look forward to teaming with him in advancing strategic initiatives that support both our mission and talented staff.”
Mr. Torres has spent more than 30 years working in the nonprofit human services field, including nearly two decades in executive leadership at AHRC Suffolk, Volunteers of America Greater New York and JCCA. In 2019 he joined the Arc New York family, becoming the CEO of AHRC Suffolk at one of the most difficult times in the organization’s history. Faced with financial, operational and staff morale challenges, he was very successful in stabilizing systems and creating team cohesion.
Mr. Torres holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hamilton College where he completed an undergraduate study abroad program with the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. He is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is trained in various evidence-based models of practice. He lives in Westchester and is an active member and the ex-Captain of the ladder company of his volunteer fire department.
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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.
