Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has appointed Leah Harrison as its new Executive Director, serving the Pensacola to Panama City communities.
Harrison was named an Inweekly Rising Star in 2011.
In her role as Executive Director, Harrison will provide leadership, direction, and supervision in the designated areas. Her focus will be on leading operations and business development, emphasizing CHS’ core solutions in behavioral health, child welfare, early childhood services, and Community Partnership Schools.
Harrison, a graduate of University of West Florida with a Bachelors of Arts in Public Relations, brings a wealth of experience to her role, having dedicated four years as CHS’ Charitable Giving Director before transitioning to the position of Senior Director of Development. In between her roles at CHS, she also served as the Executive Director at ECARE. Throughout her tenure at CHS, Harrison focused on raising crucial funds for children and family support programs while nurturing meaningful relationships with donors.
Raised in a family dedicated to community service, Leah’s upbringing instilled a deep commitment to helping others. She’s grateful for the opportunity to serve children and families from Pensacola to the Panama City communities, alongside an exceptional board of directors, community partners, and incredible teammates.
“Leah has been instrumental in moving the mission of CHS forward for the past 9 years,” said Lindsey Cannon, former Executive Director at Children’s Home Society of Florida. “Her compassionate approach to serving children in our community, professionally and personally, cannot be outdone. Leah is so loved not only inside the doors of CHS, but also by the wider community, and I cannot imagine a better fit to lead these regions.”