🎙️ From London School of Economics to Inclusive Leadership: David Dubinsky's Mission to Transform Lives at Pomeroy Center
In this inspiring episode, David Dubinsky, CEO of Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco, shares his remarkable journey from studying collaborative leadership under the head of London School of Economics to transforming a struggling nonprofit into a thriving million-dollar community hub. Through deeply personal stories about choosing family over career advancement and professional challenges that tested his values, David reveals how 32 years at Source America taught him that everyone has inherent value. From revolutionizing therapeutic pool programs to planning an inclusive preschool that will shape future leaders, David demonstrates how authentic leadership, strategic endowment building, and unwavering belief in human potential can create extraordinary community impact for people with developmental disabilities.
✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:
How collaborative learning philosophy from London School of Economics shaped inclusive leadership approach
Building sustainable nonprofits through strategic endowment growth from $6M toward $30M goal
Therapeutic pool transformation: growing revenue from $180K to over $1M in nine years
Serving diverse communities: children, seniors, and adults with developmental disabilities under one roof
Creating family-first workplace culture while maintaining organizational excellence and growth
Federal procurement strategies for employing adults with disabilities across US territories
Inclusive preschool development: breaking barriers between typical and special needs children
Crisis leadership during family emergencies while building long-term career momentum
Fundraising strategies in high-wealth communities for mission-driven organizations
Learning from participants: how people with disabilities teach resilience and joy daily
🌟 David's Key Mentors:
Wilfred Beckerman (London School of Economics): Taught collaborative learning without assumptions or note-taking
General Ivy Johansson (Source America CEO): Demonstrated visionary leadership and trust in emerging talent
Source America Colleagues: Provided 32 years of diverse nonprofit management experience across multiple territories
Pomeroy Participants and Staff: Daily teachers about resilience, finding joy in simplicity, and human value
San Francisco Community Leaders: Partners in building sustainable support networks for vulnerable populations
👉 Don't miss this powerful conversation about transforming lives through inclusive programming, building financial sustainability in nonprofits, and how personal challenges can strengthen both leadership capabilities and organizational impact.
🔗 Connect with David Dubinsky:
LinkedIn: David Dubinsky
Email: ddubinsky@prrcsf.org
Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center: 207 Skyline Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94132
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