Responsible for the development, expansion, and monitoring of community linkages and partnerships. Increased the number of nonprofit and church community partners by 32%. Opened a new food distribution center in Yucca Valley CA. to address the growing community needs of the High Desert. Increased organizational collaboration between community retail partners and the organization to reduce food waste and reduce food insecurity, working towards a hunger-free community.

Mr. Maher founded The Friends of Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain in 2004. The Friends is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the preservation of the local history and natural resources of Rockland Lake, Hook Mountain, and Nyack Beach State Park. • Established the nonprofit to be formally recognized as a “Friends” group by the state of New York and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (“PIPC”). • Personally provided consultation services to PIPC to develop… Show more Mr. Maher founded The Friends of Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain in 2004. The Friends is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the preservation of the local history and natural resources of Rockland Lake, Hook Mountain, and Nyack Beach State Park. • Established the nonprofit to be formally recognized as a “Friends” group by the state of New York and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (“PIPC”). • Personally provided consultation services to PIPC to develop Park’s Master Plan for 2013. • Secured 3.1 million dollars through local and state government for the purchase of 30 acres of open space to be preserved in perpetuity as parkland for Hook Mountain State Park. This involved working with the local town, county, state government as well as the Trust for Public Land and community leaders and stakeholders. • Developed an educational curriculum for grade schools on the history of the area and the importance of the current park system. • Added in the development of the Outdoor Science Alliance whose mission is to improve science and nature learning for children through Nyack’s public schools. This program is now being reviewed for educational funding by the NYS DoE. Show less

For the past eighteen years, Robert Maher served as Executive Director of TOUCH - Together Our Unity Can Heal a nonprofit agency in Rockland County, New York. His professional background is that of an Architect having maintained his own practice for many years. Mr Maher's role included maintaining numerous Federal contracts, maintain clear, concise and comprehensive records and reports. Under his stewardship, TOUCH experienced great growth and prosperity over the past twenty – five years. In… Show more For the past eighteen years, Robert Maher served as Executive Director of TOUCH - Together Our Unity Can Heal a nonprofit agency in Rockland County, New York. His professional background is that of an Architect having maintained his own practice for many years. Mr Maher's role included maintaining numerous Federal contracts, maintain clear, concise and comprehensive records and reports. Under his stewardship, TOUCH experienced great growth and prosperity over the past twenty – five years. In November 2018, Rob relocated to a warmer life in Coachella Valley, CA. Show less

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