Ability Beyond Appoints Vice President of Development

Ability Beyond, a leading nonprofit that provides services and programs to individuals with disabilities in Connecticut and Westchester, is pleased to announce that Tracy L. Conte will lead development and communication efforts for the organization.

As Vice President of Development and Community Engagement, Tracy will be responsible for the vision, planning, organization and implementation of comprehensive and integrated strategies to assure success in both the generation of philanthropic support and the expansion of services in pursuit of the mission of Ability Beyond. A member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President of Development and Community Engagement works closely with the Board of Directors and Board committees to provide leadership and expertise in the creation and implementation of plans for both short and long-term success of the organization.

“We are excited to have Tracy’s expertise and passion as we continue to progress in a new chapter of our organization,” said Jane Davis, CEO at Ability Beyond. “Tracy will be an invaluable asset to the development team and Ability Beyond as a whole.”

Tracy has a long history of philanthropic leadership and not-for-profit management. Prior to joining the team at Ability Beyond, Ms. Conte was the VP of Development and Marketing at New York-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital. She brings 20+ years of knowledge and experience gained amongst a broad range of development and communications roles. Tracy received her bachelor’s degree in Literature from SUNY Purchase.

“I am very excited about being invited to join the Ability Beyond team and working with everyone involved in sustaining the mission of this great organization. I look forward to meeting and thanking the Ability Beyond families – all who have given back in meaningful ways to support Ability Beyond with their personal talents, financial support and priceless time volunteering.”

Ability Beyond is a 501{c} (3) organization headquartered in Bethel, Conn. and Chappaqua, N.Y. It provides a wide range of services for over 3,000 people with a disability that inhibits their activities of daily living -- including numerous residential alternatives, employment training, career counseling, job placement services, cognitive and life skills instruction, clinical and therapeutic support, and volunteer and recreational activities. Today, its services extend far beyond the Danbury community into much of Connecticut and the Hudson Valley, New York. For more information about Ability Beyond go to www.abilitybeyond.org.