Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Dr. Michael Wirth-Davis serves as the President and CEO of Goodwill/Easter Seals, overseeing a multi-million dollar organization and reporting directly to the Board of Directors. With extensive experience in nonprofit management and education, Dr. Wirth-Davis has taught courses in Governance and Nonprofit Management at the University of Minnesota since 2004 and has held adjunct positions at Hamline University from 2001 to 2019. Previous leadership roles include Director positions at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute and Ray Graham Association, where Dr. Wirth-Davis managed vocational and educational programs and developed diverse service initiatives. Dr. Wirth-Davis holds a Doctorate in Public Administration and Management from Hamline University, alongside several executive education credentials from prestigious institutions including Harvard Kennedy School and Georgetown University.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Serving Minnesota for 100 years as a leader in employment services, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota provides education, job training and placement services to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Revenue from 50+ retail stores ― along with grants, fees and other financial contributions ― supports programs throughout Minnesota. Our “donate-shop-reuse-educate-employ” model diverts over 60 million pounds from landfills annually and helps us connect four people to jobs every day.