Thomas Meyers

Visionary enterprise healthcare and nonprofit executive with more than 15+ years of progressive executive leadership driving organizational transformation, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and strategic growth within federally qualified health centers with $45M budgets, behavioral health organizations, homeless services, and human services agencies. Proven C-suite executive with experience serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer, leading organizations through periods of growth, operational change, regulatory review, and organizational transformation. Recognized for partnering with community organizations, local elected officials, Boards of Directors, and executive leadership teams to strengthen governance, improve financial performance, expand services, address Social Determinants of Health, develop high-performing leadership teams, and advance mission-driven outcomes.

Chief Program Officer | Interim Chief Executive Officer/Interim Chief Operating Officer | Chief Compliance Officer/VP Wellness & Social Services | Compliance Officer/Safety Administrator at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (2018-01 – Present)

• Partnered with executive leadership and the Board to establish strategic priorities supporting organizational growth and mission achievement.
• Led enterprise-wide operational strategy during executive transition as Interim CEO/COO.
• Directed organizational transformation initiatives improving service integration, operational accountability, and executive performance.
• Oversaw operations across six clinical locations and four pharmacies.
• Decreased patient wait time by 11% through optimizing available technology.
• Developed enterprise KPI dashboards supporting executive decision-making.
• Streamlined patient access operations, increasing operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Standardized workflows improving care coordination across primary care, behavioral health, and social services.
• Directed oversight of approximately $50 million operating budget.
• Improved reimbursement through enhanced EMR documentation and compliance initiatives.
• Negotiated strategic labor agreements and organizational partnerships supporting financial sustainability.
• Reported directly to executive leadership and Board committees.
• Trained the board on compliance topics.
• Supported governance initiatives through executive reporting, compliance oversight, and strategic planning.
• Built enterprise compliance and risk management infrastructure.
• Led HRSA Operational Site Visits in 2018, 2022, and 2024.
• Maintained seven consecutive years of FTCA deeming.
• Achieved 98% audit satisfaction through regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Increased grant funding and program revenue by more than $3 million.
• Reduced patient no-show rate by 17% within 5 months across all sites.
• Expanded Behavioral Health, HIV/AIDS, Insurance Access, and WIC programs.
• Negotiated partnerships with hospitals, community organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Advocated with elected officials to influence public policy and secure support for initiatives to improve access to healthcare and community services.
• Strengthened relationships with governmental and regulatory agencies.
• Led more than 300 union and non-union employees.
• Directed executive leaders, managers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Successfully negotiated labor relations with 1199 SEIU.

Sector Director / Director of Facility Operations at Volunteers of America (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Directed a $12 million portfolio of homeless services programs.
• Led 95 employees and seven direct reports.
• Increased intake conversion by 40%.
• Secured $1.49 million in workforce development funding.

Associate Executive Director – Preventive Services / Compliance Officer at The Child Center of New York (2010-01 – 2015-12)

• Managed a $16 million service portfolio including contracts with the Administration for Children's Services, DYCD, and DFTA, across eight locations.
• Reduced operating expenses by 10%.
• Generated $2.4 million in new program revenue.
• Strengthened quality management systems supporting continued contract renewals.
• Secured more than $600,000 in annual funding.

Director of Preventive Services at Safe Space NYC (2005-01 – 2010-12)

• Led ACS-contracted preventive and runaway/homeless youth programs.
• Secured $600K annual funding; launched workforce program and mobile HIV treatment initiative.

Master of Social Work in Social Work – Fordham University

Bachelor of Science in Theology – Emmaus University