(Long Island, NY) The Tourette Association of America, the premier national non-profit organization serving the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, has selected John Miller as its new President and CEO. As the President and CEO of the Tourette Association, Mr. Miller will use his diversified executive experience to enhance the Association’s mission to raise awareness, fund research and provide ongoing support for all individuals affected by Tourette and Tic Disorders.
“I look forward to beginning a new chapter with the Tourette Association and am honored to lead such a dedicated organization,” says Mr. Miller. “This is a sensational time to join the Association as we continue our journey to support families and patients, as well as scientific and medical communities. I’ve always been impressed by the Association, one of the oldest in the nation, and am eager to dive in.”
Miller comes to the Tourette Association after five years as the CEO and Executive Director of the American Red Cross on Long Island. His achievements include upgrading the organization’s management, public affairs, revenue infrastructure and unifying the organization as a whole. Miller has overseen the largest Red Cross responses in Long Island history: Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy; where he worked with government officials, celebrities, donors, volunteers and media from across the country and around the world. He also served on the ARC Greater NY Regional Leadership Team where he directed the mergers of the Nassau, Suffolk and Shelter Island organizations into one, stronger, Long Island Chapter.
In recognition of John’s strong leadership, he was named as Outstanding CEO for 2014 by Long Island Business News and received the highly competitive HIA-LI Business Achievement Award. In 2015, Miller was selected from a pool of candidates across the country to participate in LEAD, the prestigious American Red Cross National Leadership Education and Development Program. Immediately before the Red Cross, Miller was Chief of Staff at the Food Bank for New York City, one of the largest operations of its kind in the USA. Miller was responsible for managing daily operations and serving as a liaison for the CEO to internal and external audiences, including the Board, executive staff, donors and government.
“Mr. Miller brings a breadth of perspective and experience to the Tourette Association and I am delighted at his appointment,” says Rovena Schirling, Chair of the Board. “His proven leadership and dedication gives me supreme confidence that he will be an invaluable advocate for the Tourette and Tic Disorder community.”
Prior to the Food Bank, Miller’s most notable experience included serving as Commissioner of Public Works for the Town of Babylon, N.Y. and COO of Mercy College.
About Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Tourette Syndrome is part of a spectrum of hereditary, childhood-onset, neurodevelopmental conditions referred to as Tic Disorders. These conditions affect both children and adults, causing them to make sudden, uncontrollable movements and/or sounds called tics (e.g. head bobbing, arm jerking, shoulder shrugging and grunting). Non-tic features, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties, often develop in affected individuals. Symptoms in Tic Disorders can range from mild to severe and, in some cases, can be self-injurious, debilitating and markedly reduce quality of life. While some treatments are available for people with TS and other Tic Disorders, approaches to care are inconsistent, medications are often ineffective and there is no cure.
About the Tourette Association of America
Founded in 1972, the Tourette Association of America is dedicated to making life better for all individuals affected by Tourette and Tic Disorders. The premier nationwide organization serving this community, the Association works to raise awareness, advance research and provide on-going support. The Tourette Association directs a network of 32 Chapters and support groups across the country. For more information on Tourette and Tic Disorders, call 1-888-4-TOURET and visit us at tourette.org, and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
