Derek Bullard joins as the new CEO. In his new role at SCI (www.siskin.org) Derek will lead the organization in pursuit of its mission, including its programs and services, facilities, and financial health, in order to carry out its mission: improving the quality of life for children with special needs and their families.

Derek has spent over 20 years dedicated to the cause of helping children with disabilities - in his role as CEO, as a therapeutic foster parent, and as a community advocate for children and teens with special needs. Derek joins SCI from Already HomeCare, where he was the founding CEO. Previously, he was CEO of Access Family Services, a multi-state behavioral healthcare provider.  At Access Family Services he directed the start-up and grew the organization to a company with 11 offices throughout North and South Carolina. Through his efforts, the organization achieved the highest national accreditation with The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Services for six years.

Derek holds a Bachelor’s degree in human services from Thomas Edison State University.