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RCPA Announces New Partnership with The Human Services Leadership Institute
RCPA is pleased to announce our partnership with The Human Services Leadership Institute (HSLI).
HSLI is led by Tim Nolan, EdD, who has worked with tens of thousands of people leaders and hundreds of organizations in the human services field, with a focus on improving employee commitment, engagement, performance, and retention.
Tim is the author of 14 books, including:
- The Essential Handbook for Highly Effective Human Service Professionals, 2nd Edition
- Ideal for frontline staff
- The Essential Handbook for Highly Effective Human Service Managers, 3rd Edition
- Perfect for people leaders at all levels
- Highly Effective Human Service Organizations
- Great for organizational leaders looking to improve systems and processes
There are several exclusive benefits for RCPA members:
- Discounts on registrations for upcoming Highly Effective Human Service Managers Program. Two cohorts will be opening soon for RCPA members:
- One cohort will be for frontline supervisors
- One cohort will be for directors and above
- Discounts for consultation and purchase of the Highly Effective Human Service Managers Program for your organization.
- Tim can lead this program or you can select the self-facilitation option which includes all materials and a facilitator guide.
- Over 8,000 have participated in this dynamic and transformative experience that will lead to high levels of employee, manager, and organizational performance.
- A recent client experienced a 25% improvement in employee retention after completing the program.
Visit the HSLI website to learn more.
RCPA Member Devereux President and CEO Carl E. Clark II Elected Chair of Greenleaf Center’s Board of Trustees
Devereux is thrilled to announce that President and CEO Carl E. Clark II was recently elected chair of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership Board of Trustees.
Clark was elected to a one-year term (Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026), having served as an active member of the Board since 2019. The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the awareness, understanding and practice of Servant Leadership by individuals and organizations.
“I am honored to be elected chair of Greenleaf’s esteemed Board of Trustees,” said Clark. “Since launching our Servant Leadership initiative in 2018, Devereux has created an enhanced work environment that empowers team members to share ideas that benefit the individuals and families we serve and our overall organization. In my new role, I look forward to helping advance Greenleaf’s mission, grow its impact and ensure Servant Leadership remains a relevant and actionable model for leaders who want to build trust, develop others and serve with purpose.”
Greenleaf Executive Director Reginald “Reggie” Lewis noted, “Carl is a genuine believer! He truly embodies and lives by the principles of Servant Leadership – a leadership approach that places less of an emphasis on titles and positional authority to focus on the well-being of those served. Over the past several years, Carl has been instrumental in providing guidance on the Center’s efforts to redesign its consultative services to better assist organizations across sectors striving to improve workplace culture and achieve greater societal impact.”
Building on Greenleaf’s legacy
As chair of the Greenleaf Board, Clark will help guide the strategic vision and priorities of the longest, continuously operating Servant Leadership nonprofit organization in the world.
“Carl’s natural inclination to listen first makes him extremely approachable and an ideal thought partner,” Lewis shared. “He has consistently made himself available to advise and support our Center’s strategic direction. Our Board and staff enter this new year with enormous enthusiasm in anticipation of all the ways Carl will assist us in building on Greenleaf’s momentum to strengthen organizations around the country.”
Clark added, “I am committed to building on Greenleaf’s legacy while helping guide a strategic vision rooted in service and putting people first. Together, with my colleagues on the Board, we will continue to elevate Servant Leadership, strengthen its influence and drive meaningful, lasting change.”
About the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership
The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership was founded in 1964 by Robert K. Greenleaf. Servant Leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and ultimately creates a more just and caring world. While Servant Leadership is a timeless concept, the phrase “Servant Leadership” was coined by Greenleaf in his 1970 essay, The Servant as Leader. The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership programs include the Greenleaf Academy, Outside Engagements Portfolio, Next Generation Initiative, Greenleaf Scholars, Coffee with Webinar Series and Greenleaf Public Policy Lecture.
Learn more about Devereux.
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RCPA Member McAuley Ministries Announces The 2025 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award Honorees
PITTSBURGH (January 19, 2026) – McAuley Ministries, the grant-making foundation of Pittsburgh Mercy, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award: Erikka B. Grayson and Belinda “Ms. Bee” Upsher.
Established in 2019, the award honors residents of Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Uptown, and West Oakland, the three communities historically served by the Sisters of Mercy and now envisioned as the Mercy Corridor. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify what it means to be a “good neighbor” through volunteerism, community organizing, and acts of kindness. Each year, two honorees are selected – one young adult (ages 18-39) and one adult (ages 40 and over) [read full release].
RCPA Member Venango Training & Development Center, Inc. Appoints Joanne McGuire as Chief Program Officer for IDD
The Venango Training & Development Center, Inc. is pleased to announce that Joanne McGuire has been appointed Chief Program Officer for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
With over 20 years of experience in both direct care and management within the special needs field, Joanne brings a broad range of professional and programmatic expertise to her new role. After spending 14 years as a co-owner and program operator of an IDD residential program, she joined VTDC in 2022.
As a testament to her dedication to the individuals VTDC serves, Joanne chose to return to her roots in direct care, beginning her tenure at VTDC as a Community Employment Program Specialist. In this role, she supported individuals with intellectual, mental health, and physical disabilities in obtaining competitive employment through personalized coaching supports.
VTDC quickly recognized Joanne’s strengths and leadership abilities. Over the past four years, she advanced through several supervisory positions that capitalized on her organizational, programmatic, and administrative skills.
In response to the evolving landscape of the human services field, VTDC recently reorganized to enhance support for its IDD and employment programs. As part of this initiative, the position of IDD Chief Program Officer was created within the Executive Management Team.
VTDC is excited to welcome Joanne into this leadership role and looks forward to her continued collaboration with the community to ensure high-quality programming, stability, and growth.
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