Elisa Mintz Delia is first to hold newly created position of vice president, administration and chief of staff and strategic initiatives

Kennedy Krieger Institute announces that Elisa Mintz Delia has been named vice president, administration and chief of staff and strategic initiatives.

Delia has worked for Kennedy Krieger since 1996, serving in roles in child life, administration, operations, innovative projects and patient care. She most recently served as the vice president of administration.

In her new position, Delia will focus on the integration of strategy, management, accountability, structure, people and culture at Kennedy Krieger. She will help implement strategies and manage the processes of innovation and change by working with, and supporting, the Institute’s CEO, chief operating officer and other members of the senior leadership team.

“Elisa knows the many facets of this organization and her leadership reflects that,” said Jim Anders, Administrator and COO. “She in uniquely suited to lead the integration of our strategic initiatives with our goal of advancing our mission to improve the lives of our patients and students, and their families.”

Delia holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and a master’s degree in leadership and social change from the Tai Sophia Institute (now known as the Maryland University of Integrative Health). In 2015, Elisa was selected to participate in a civic leadership program offered by The Leadership, an independent nonprofit founded by the Greater Baltimore Committee. She currently sits on the executive committee of the board of directors of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland.

About Kennedy Krieger Institute:

Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally known, non-profit organization located in the greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region, transforms the lives of more than 25,000 individuals a year through inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health and wellness therapies, home and community services, school-based programs, training and education for professionals and advocacy. Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults with diseases, disorders or injuries that impact the nervous system, ranging from mild to severe. The Institute is home to a team of investigators who contribute to the understanding of how disorders develop, while at the same time pioneer new interventions and methods of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Visit KennedyKrieger.org for more information about Kennedy Krieger.