GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global message of acceptance for all. There a 50+ GiGi's Playhouses across 23 states that provide an array of therapeutic, educational, social and support services to 25,000+ individuals with Down syndrome.  GiGi’s is at the forefront of driving innovation for the disability community.  For example, GiGi’s has partnered with Microsoft’s AI practice to help develop a physical therapy regiment to address hypotonia, a common condition associated with Down syndrome.  Moreover, GiGi’s created a virtual platform (“GiGi’s At Home”) through which to deliver its services to complement its bricks & mortar locations in light of COVID. GiGi’s At Home already has a programmatic reach of thousands of end-users located in 20+ countries across 6 continents.  GiGi’s is 99% volunteer run and delivers over 200,000 hours of services per annum, 100% of which are free of charge to families.

Candidates need to have i) significant professional experience and strategic acumen commensurate with a board director role, ii) an emotional connection to the mission, and iii) bandwidth to invest the time to make an impact.