Executive Director

Executive Director

National Health Law Program

Washington, DC

The National Health Law Program (NHeLP), the nationally recognized leader in advancing health rights for low-income and underserved populations, is seeking an energetic, strategic, and collaborative Executive Director to guide the organization through this challenging era for health justice and Medicaid advocacy. NHeLP is seeking a leader with a proven track record in organizational management, fundraising, and relationship building.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead a dedicated team of more than 60 staff members located across the United States, including at offices in Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; and Chapel Hill, NC. The Executive Director will oversee an annual budget of approximately $13.7 million and guide NHeLP’s strategic, operational, programmatic, and financial functions. This leadership transition follows the planned retirement of Elizabeth G. Taylor, who has successfully led NHeLP and advanced its mission since 2014.

The next Executive Director will inherit a mission-driven and growing organization, supported by a team of deeply committed staff who have enhanced its impact across the nation. NHeLP is an organization that is truly “punching above its weight.” The next Executive Director will be charged with advancing NHeLP’s external presence by pursuing a bold and compelling vision; leading the development of the organization’s next strategic plan; ensuring that resources are aligned with mission-critical priorities; and strengthening existing revenue streams while cultivating new sources of support. Central to this work is a steadfast commitment to health equity and health justice. The next Executive Director must lead with clarity, courage, and compassion, positioning NHeLP and increasing its visibility as an even more powerful national voice for health justice.

The preferred candidate will bring a deep and demonstrated commitment to social justice, grounded in policy expertise and lived experience. This individual will possess a sophisticated understanding of the systemic barriers that impact low-income and underserved populations, communities of color, and other disadvantaged groups, and will champion strategies that center the voices, leadership, and needs of those most affected. NHeLP’s next leader will have a proven track record of building inclusive teams, empowering staff, and effectively managing a workforce that primarily engages remotely. Experience in fundraising from foundations and individual donors, as well as expertise in marketing, branding, and board engagement, will be essential.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $270,000-$290,000 annually and is commensurate with related experience and qualifications. Position comes with excellent benefits.

The National Health Law Program has engaged Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications (including resume and cover letter) should be sent electronically in confidence to:

Tim McFeeley, Partner

Alycia Johnson, Managing Associate

Henry Nickerson, Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller

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The National Health Law Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.