This is an important moment for a Chief Executive Officer to join Health Care Without Harm. With the growing urgency of the climate crisis, there has never been a more critical time for HCWH’s work at the intersection of human health and the impacts of climate change on the environment.
HCWH has been on an intentional path to transition its leadership from a President and an Executive Director model to a Chief Executive Officer structure. In anticipation of this transition to a CEO model, the current President and Founder Gary Cohen will transition to the board, continuing to be an external champion of HCWH’s work.
Building on HCWH’s significant accomplishments to date, the new CEO will drive the new strategy set by the board, the staff, and out international network and move the organization toward its long-term vision of transforming healthcare systems to be more environmentally sustainable, equitable, and resilient. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will have overall strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for advancing HCWH’s mission. They will lead a new Executive Leadership Team formed in mid-2024 and a growing staff, cultivating an inclusive and empowering organizational culture. This leader will guide the organization’s strategic direction, foster innovation, and ensure HCWH is well-positioned to continue its essential impact in healthcare and climate change, both nationally and globally.
Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the position and fit for the role via the “Become a Candidate” button. Letters may be addressed to Melissa Merritt.
Applicants applying by January 20, 2025 will be given priority consideration, with the position open until filled.