Burke Rehabilitation® Announces New Vice President, Development

BURKE REHABILITATION ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT

Non-Profit Veteran Ryan Joyce Joins Burke Rehabilitation as Vice President, Development

White Plains, NY (April 21, 2026) – Burke Rehabilitation®, a leading provider of advanced physical and medical rehabilitation and member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced the appointment of Ryan Joyce as Vice President, Development. In this role, Joyce will lead the development and philanthropic strategy at Burke in close partnership with hospital leadership and its Board of Trustees to strengthen fundraising performance, deepen donor engagement, and expand opportunities across individual giving, institutional philanthropy, and government grants.

“Strong philanthropic support is essential to advancing the Burke mission of providing the highest quality medical care and rehabilitation services, helping every patient achieve maximum functional recovery,” said Burke Rehabilitation Executive Director Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE. “Ryan brings a proven record of building high-performing development programs and fostering meaningful donor relationships. His leadership will be instrumental as we expand our reach and invest in the future of rehabilitation excellence and high-quality patient care.”

Following a comprehensive and highly competitive national search, Joyce was selected for his extensive leadership experience, proven fundraising success, and strong alignment with the strategic priorities of Burke. A Rye native, he also brings deep ties to the broader Westchester/Hudson Valley/Fairfield County communities.

“I am honored to join Burke Rehabilitation and contribute to an organization with an incredible legacy of patient-centered care and close community ties,” said Joyce. “I look forward to partnering with leadership, the Board, and our philanthropic community to build on this momentum, strengthen donor engagement, and advance initiatives that expand access to high-quality rehabilitation services for all individuals across the continuum of care.”

Joyce brings more than 15 years of senior advancement leadership experience across cultural institutions and independent schools in the in the United States and Europe, with a record of successful campaigns, team development, and donor engagement. Most recently, as Chief Development Officer at the Phoenix Art Museum, he led comprehensive fundraising initiatives and managed a team responsible for campaigns to support the museum's long-term growth.

To learn more about the community connections at Burke Rehabilitation, please visit https://www.burke.org/giving/.

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About Burke Rehabilitation

Burke Rehabilitation®, a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, is a nationally recognized and accredited, not-for-profit healthcare organization specializing in rehabilitation medicine, research, and graduate medical education. Burke is ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, and is New York’s largest provider of stroke rehabilitation. The Burke mission is to provide the highest quality medical care and rehabilitation services to ensure that each patient achieves the maximum functional recovery from illness, injury, or disability. Based in White Plains, NY, Burke offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services at its hospital, Outpatient Physician Practice, and 15 outpatient therapy locations throughout the Bronx, Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley. Learn more at www.burke.org.