Full Name
Scott Leach
Job Title
Director of Fatherhood Initiative
Company
NYC Department of Youth & Community Development
Speaker Bio
Scott has more than 30 years of experience working with families of varied socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds. He received his bachelor’s degree in Recreation Education from The Ohio State University. Following graduation, Scott was drafted to the National Football League by the New Orleans Saints.
After two years in the NFL Mr. Leach returned to his home community in Westchester County, where he began his career at the Theodore D. Young Community Center. Over the course of a few years, he was elevated to several supervisory positions that requested effective communication skills and programming abilities to meet the needs of families and youths. His varied experiences also include employment with the Westchester Consortium for Youth, Graham-Windham Services for Families and Children and the Borough Director for the New York City Police Athletic League.
As a consultant Scott is working to move local Fathering Initiatives Programs to new heights. His dedication to supporting fathers to become more actively engaged is deeply rooted in his understanding of the vital role fathers’ play in the lives of their children. Working with agencies such as, ACS (NYC Administration for Children's Services) OCFS (Office of Children & Family Services), the New York City Board of Education and the Department of Child Support Services, and local Houses of Worship, the program has expanded, and its services are in much demand. Scott has also successfully engaged with the New York City Court and Probation Departments to provide services to mandated participants.
Scott’s continuing desire to support fathers in their quests for more positive interactions with their children resulted in his development of an annual convening of a “Fathering Retreat,” which was an outstanding success, and now in its sixth year. The conference was attended by staff and participants from several Fathering agencies throughout New York City. His demonstrated ability to innovate, communicate and deliver has been a constant throughout his career. He is actively engaged with local political and law enforcement officials. Scott is a frequent guest speaker on Healthy Fathering issues and has been a presenter at many seminars and conferences. Currently Scott is the Director of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Fatherhood Initiative. He current oversees a 2.9 million dollar fatherhood portfolio, while helping to coordinate, the National Campaign “Dads Take Your Child to School” and working to help develop the Unifying Voices in Father New York City Five Borough Responsible Fatherhood Coalitions.
After two years in the NFL Mr. Leach returned to his home community in Westchester County, where he began his career at the Theodore D. Young Community Center. Over the course of a few years, he was elevated to several supervisory positions that requested effective communication skills and programming abilities to meet the needs of families and youths. His varied experiences also include employment with the Westchester Consortium for Youth, Graham-Windham Services for Families and Children and the Borough Director for the New York City Police Athletic League.
As a consultant Scott is working to move local Fathering Initiatives Programs to new heights. His dedication to supporting fathers to become more actively engaged is deeply rooted in his understanding of the vital role fathers’ play in the lives of their children. Working with agencies such as, ACS (NYC Administration for Children's Services) OCFS (Office of Children & Family Services), the New York City Board of Education and the Department of Child Support Services, and local Houses of Worship, the program has expanded, and its services are in much demand. Scott has also successfully engaged with the New York City Court and Probation Departments to provide services to mandated participants.
Scott’s continuing desire to support fathers in their quests for more positive interactions with their children resulted in his development of an annual convening of a “Fathering Retreat,” which was an outstanding success, and now in its sixth year. The conference was attended by staff and participants from several Fathering agencies throughout New York City. His demonstrated ability to innovate, communicate and deliver has been a constant throughout his career. He is actively engaged with local political and law enforcement officials. Scott is a frequent guest speaker on Healthy Fathering issues and has been a presenter at many seminars and conferences. Currently Scott is the Director of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Fatherhood Initiative. He current oversees a 2.9 million dollar fatherhood portfolio, while helping to coordinate, the National Campaign “Dads Take Your Child to School” and working to help develop the Unifying Voices in Father New York City Five Borough Responsible Fatherhood Coalitions.
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