Leadership

Stephen E. Freeman joined YAI in May of 1977 as a residential supervisor. He was instrumental in the development of the agency's residential and day programs, which were among the earliest in New York State, as well as in establishing YAI's nationally recognized medical programs for people with disabilities. Over the years Mr. Freeman received a series of promotions, including Director of Residential Services and Director of Resource Management, heading the human resources, education and training and program development departments, before being named Associate Executive Director in 1997, Chief Operating Officer in 2009, and Chief Executive Officer in 2011.

Mr. Freeman had overseen YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities' Day Services and Clinical and Family Services departments, as well as Premier HealthCare, the New York League for Early Learning, and the International Institute for People with Disabilities of Puerto Rico, all members of the YAI Network.

Mr. Freeman obtained his Master's of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work, and his bachelor's from Queens College. In recognition of his achievements in the field, Mr. Freeman was inducted into the Hunter College School of Social Work Hall of Fame.

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