On December 9, 2024, the Board of Directors of Down Syndrome Innovations announced that Jason Drummond, Ed.D., resigned his role as President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 31. Dr. Drummond has accepted a new role in the Higher Education industry.
The Board has a succession plan in place and appointed Sarah Mai as the Executive Director of Down Syndrome Innovations effective Wednesday, Dec. 11. She will also serve as the Interim Leader as the Board of Directors conducts a search for a new Chief Executive Officer of Down Syndrome Innovations.
“Over the last seven years, Jason’s visionary leadership crystalized our mission and magnified our impact by building our new Lifelong Learning Campus while also expanding to serve all ages,” shared Mike Frazier, Chair, Board of Directors. “Under his tenure, we experienced unprecedented philanthropic support that made it possible for us to serve more people than ever before. We are grateful for everything he has contributed to our mission and we wish him well in his new endeavor.”
With over 25 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Sarah Mai joined Down Syndrome Innovations in 2018. She oversees all aspects of DSI’s educational and therapeutic services that serve people with Down syndrome—and their families—across the lifespan. She is a proven leader at managing operations vital to mission delivery; recruiting and empowering talented professionals; fostering leadership and collaboration; and effectively building a team. She is a licensed occupational therapist with expertise in innovative program design and implementation and nonprofit leadership.
“We have a transition plan in place and do not expect any disruptions to services and supports for families,” explained Sarah Mai, Executive Director of Down Syndrome Innovations. “On behalf of the entire team at Down Syndrome Innovations, I want to thank Jason for the countless ways he’s positioned our organization for success and made it possible for us to grow our mission of providing life-changing services and supports to people with Down syndrome of all ages.”
If you have any questions about this leadership transition, please contact your direct service provider or Vanessa Figg, Vice President of Marketing.
December 2024
