The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is pleased to announce Emilio Alonso-Mendoza, J.D., CFRE, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Alonso-Mendoza is an innovative and results-oriented leader. During his extensive career, he focused his passion for helping others into increased brand awareness, donations and publicity for the nonprofits he has nurtured.
Most recently, Alonso-Mendoza served as the President and CEO of Take Stock in Children, a statewide initiative in Florida to engage students and provide them with college scholarships and pair them with a volunteer adult mentor. Prior to that, he spent six years as the president of the Catholic Community Foundation where he oversaw the operations of the $120 million foundation. He also raised the organization’s profile and led all the development efforts of the three-county Archdiocese of Miami, including 115 parishes and 88 schools. Alonso-Mendoza has also led the Children’s Home Society of Florida and the National Parkinson Foundation.
“AG Bell is delighted to welcome Emilio Alonso-Mendoza to its community. His comprehensive experience, proven leadership track record and deep passion for positive change will help AG Bell move forward in its mission to advance listening and spoken language for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing,” said AG Bell president Donald M. Goldberg, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP, FAAA, LSLS Cert. AVT. He added, "the board of directors is grateful to Interim CEO Judy Harrison and each of the staff members at the Volta Bureau for their continued commitment during this successful transition period.”
Alonso-Mendoza received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the same institution. He also holds a professional credential as a Certified Fundraising Executive from CFRE International.
Alonso-Mendoza joined AG Bell at its national headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 1. Click here to learn more.
