Michael McSurdy

Michael McSurdy is the President and CEO of Family & Children's Service (F&CS), a Nashville-based non-profit organization.12 He has held this position since 2011.23 McSurdy has over 30 years of experience in the Nashville community, with a strong background in social services and non-profit management.1

McSurdy's educational background includes:

• BA from Sewanee, The University of the South (1983-1987)
• MA in Expressive Therapy from the University of Louisville (1987-1989)
• MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management (2007-2009)12

His career progression includes:

1. Child and family therapist at a Nashville community mental health center
2. Program Manager of Foster Care, Adoptions, and Independent Living Programs at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work (1994-2001)
3. Director of Foster Care and Adoption Services for the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (2001-2004)
4. Vice President for Programs at Oasis Center (2004-2011)
5. President and CEO of Family & Children's Service (2011-present)12

McSurdy is known for his dedication to serving children and families in crisis and transition. He has been recognized with several awards, including CEO of the Year by the Association of Nonprofit Management in 2006.3 Recently, he authored an article about adoption in the Tennessean for National Adoption Month, highlighting his personal experience as an adoptive father.4