Vice President, Education & Initiatives

Position Summary

The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming is seeking an experienced, passionate, and strategic leader to join our team as the Vice President of Education & Initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior leadership position will lead the Foundation’s multi-state education, advocacy, medical engagement, and mission initiatives across Colorado and Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Medical Partnerships & Professional Engagement

• Lead and strategically grow the Foundation’s Professional Advisory Board (PAB), creating meaningful engagement opportunities for physicians, nurses, researchers, mental health professionals, and other healthcare leaders.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with epilepsy centers, hospitals, healthcare systems, and medical professionals throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
• Expand physician engagement in Foundation programs, advocacy efforts, educational initiatives, fundraising activities, and community events.
• Oversee the Foundation’s Preferred Provider Network (PPN), strengthening relationships with mental health professionals and other healthcare providers who support people living with epilepsy.
• Identify opportunities to expand professional education and continuing education initiatives that increase epilepsy awareness and improve patient care.

• Seizure First Aid & Education

• Lead the Foundation’s seizure first aid strategy, significantly expanding education efforts throughout CO & WY, establishing seizure first aid goals, metrics, and partnerships to drive measurable year-over-year growth.
• Develop scalable volunteer-led education models that increase the reach of seizure first aid training in schools, businesses, community organizations, and healthcare settings.
• Recruit, engage, train, and support volunteer leaders and educators who represent the Foundation throughout both states.
• Ensure educational content remains current, impactful, and aligned with national best practices, while leveraging national resources.

• Public Policy & Advocacy Leadership

• Lead all public policy and legislative initiatives for the Foundation across Colorado and Wyoming.
• Develop annual advocacy priorities in collaboration with the CEO, Board of Directors, Professional Advisory Board, and community stakeholders.
• Manage and facilitate the Board’s Advocacy & Policy Committee, engaging volunteers, healthcare professionals, and individuals impacted by epilepsy in policy efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, state agencies, advocacy organizations, and coalition partners.
• Cook legislative testimony, advocacy campaigns, awareness initiatives, and grassroots engagement that advance the Foundation’s mission in both Colorado & Wyoming.

• Leadership & Staff Management

• Evaluate education, advocacy, and initiatives through measurable outcomes to ensure continuous improvement and organizational impact.
• Identify emerging community needs, healthcare trends, and policy opportunities.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation through public speaking, community presentations, conferences, media opportunities, and stakeholder meetings.
• Recruit, engage, and support volunteers and community leaders throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, nonprofit management, public health, advocacy, education, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with healthcare providers, volunteers, community organizations, and executive-level stakeholders.

• Experience leading advocacy initiatives, legislative efforts, coalition building, or public policy work strongly preferred.

• Experience supervising staff while successfully recruiting, engaging, and leading volunteers and committees.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while effectively executing day-to-day priorities.

• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings, advocacy activities, programs, and events.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $85,000–$92,000
Pay is commensurate with experience; differentials to pay range or bonus structure may apply.
- Generous vacation and sick time allowance; paid holidays
- Retirement plan including an organizational match after 6 months
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid working options (1–2 days in office required)
- Employer-paid Health and Dental insurance (for employee, with option to buy up to a family plan)