We are pleased to announce that Matt VanAuken has been selected as CEO & Executive Director for Developmental Pathways, Continuum of Colorado, and Nonprofit Management Services of Colorado.
Matt formerly held the title as Chief Operations Officer, and when CEO Melanie Worley announced her retirement in July of 2019, Matt stepped in as Interim CEO.
Matt joined Developmental Pathways family of companies in 2011; his leadership and intuition were critical during a time of vast transformation for the organizations. Since that time, Matt has continued to lead with enthusiasm and deep investment in the mission to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities/delays. Some of his most notable accomplishments include implementing formal strategic planning, improving financial literacy across leadership groups, furthering greater organizational transparency, and developing internal professional development paths. Matt’s internal initiatives deepened employee engagement and retention and introduced Developmental Pathways as an employer of choice in Metro-Denver. His innovation and willingness to take risks have greatly benefitted the organization, its employees, and the people/families the organization supports.
You can read more about Matt’s experience and accomplishments by visiting our website.
We are confident that Matt is the leader the organization needs at this time. Please join me in congratulating our new CEO Matt VanAuken.