Scott McAvoy

Scott’s background and service-providing care, direction, and leadership span the course of his adult life. His education includes a degree in psychology from the University of Maine and an MBA from the University of New Orleans. Scott’s incredible resume serving the adult population of adults with varying abilities is extensive. His professional career as a psychiatric counselor at River Oaks Psychiatric Hospital in New Orleans led to his move to become the CEO of CPC Coliseum Medical Center, and Assistant Managing Director of River Oaks Hospital. He later moved to Austin to assume the CEO position at Meridell Achievement Center. Prior to joining Marbridge in 2004, Scott was Program Manager for Empowerment Options, a home and community services company providing residential alternatives to people with intellectual disabilities. In 2019, Scott was reappointed to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. He was reappointed in 2016 by Governor Greg Abbott. Scott is responsible for programs, facilities, construction, land usage, and business development. Scott also serves on the board of the national advocacy group Together for Choice.