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Dear Friends of SAY San Diego,
“It is with deep gratitude for her leadership that I share the news that Nancy Gannon Hornberger, President & CEO of Social Advocates for Youth, San Diego (SAY San Diego), will be departing in early 2025 following 11 years of visionary service to youth, families and our community,” announced Theresa Carter, President of the Board of Directors.
Nancy has nurtured and developed relationships with all levels of government, schools, philanthropy, partner nonprofits, healthcare, and the business community, to fortify and expand SAY San Diego’s 50+ year mission to bring opportunity, equity and well-being to San Diego County children and families.
"It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve at SAY San Diego with our brilliant staff, dedicated board of directors and outstanding community partners,” said Nancy Gannon Hornberger, CEO. “SAY San Diego is a leading organization for all the right reasons. Together, we have built the greatness that SAY San Diego stands for. Our organization’s mission is clear, trusted, and enduring.”
Under Nancy’s leadership, SAY San Diego responded to urgent needs providing emergency cash assistance, housing and health care navigation and support, and workplace/community childcare. She has supported program expansion into early home visiting, school-aged STEAM programs, fatherhood initiatives, mental health services for justice-involved adults and for youth and families at their schools, among other areas. Vital longstanding service areas were also enhanced, including youth and resident leadership, extended learning programs, alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention, family resource centers, and child and family well-being services.
With Nancy’s guidance, SAY San Diego leaned into its core values of equity, diversity and inclusion, trauma-informed practice and community collaboration. Nancy managed effectively through the COVID-19 crisis, diversified funding sources and elevated public outreach, resulting in increasingly greater budget and service capacity.
“Nancy has graciously committed to a smooth transition over the next few months while the Board of Directors searches for a new President and CEO. She is leaving SAY San Diego in an excellent position with strong programming, a talented staff, a healthy mix of revenue, and a very bright future,” said Barbara Ryan, Search Committee Chair.
The SAY San Diego CEO Search Committee is excited to partner with Morris & Berger on a comprehensive search. Please see more information at this link: SAY-SD CEO Morris&Berger
