Page 2 - DSCBA - 2022 Impact Report

It’s hard to say goodbye after
15 impactful years
Happy New Year
and thank you
for your support.
Your generosity
and commitment
to furthering our
mission gave us an
impactful and financially strong 2022 and
a healthy start to 2023.
This is our 25th anniversary and it will be
another year rich with vital programs and
thoughtful support services led by an out-
standing staff to make it all happen.
It has been my honor to lead the DSCBA
as executive director for 15 years. I am
both happy and sad to say I will be re-
tiring this spring. The good news is the
DSCBA will be left in capable and strong
hands as our director of programs, Teresa
DeVincenzi, takes the reins. Many of you
know Teresa, as she has been with the
DSCBA for eight years. She is a proven
leader and passionate about what we do
and who we serve. Our staff respects her
and she has her finger on the pulse of our
I am honored and humbled to fully step into the role of
executive director this spring. I have enjoyed my work with
the organization for eight years with our amazing team.
I am currently learning every aspect of the organization
under Nancy’s thoughtful guidance. My time at the
DSCBA, combined with my passion for our mission and
the members we serve, drives my confidence in leading
our organization towards continued success. I am excited
to get to know our current and very generous donors who
have been giving for many years as well as cultivating new
donor relationships in the community. I look forward to
leading such a dedicated and impactful group and to get
started on the work ahead.
2 Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
members’ needs throughout the greater
Bay Area. It was a very difficult decision
for me to retire until I knew Teresa was
not only ready and willing but excited
about the opportunity. I’m confident in my
choice and will be coaching and mentor-
ing Teresa until spring to ensure a smooth
transition.
Personally, I have been so moved by the
support and generosity I have witnessed
over my 15 years, going from a $200k
budget with three employees to a now
$1.3 million budget with 26 employees
and many contracted specialists who add
great value to the vast impact we make
annually.
I will miss my friends of all ages with
Down syndrome most, as they have taught
me many important life lessons over the
years. I feel fortunate not only to have had
the opportunity to foster inclusion and ac-
ceptance throughout the community, but
to have also lived and modeled it to oth-
ers in my life. Thank you for making these
past 15 years so meaningful.
-Nancy
-Teresa