The Viscardi Center
Vivian Becker has a vast experience in leadership roles within various nonprofit organizations, focusing on organizational and fund development, grant writing, and strategic planning. Vivian has held executive director positions in multiple companies such as Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, and St. Raymond Community Outreach. Vivian currently works as the Manager of Institutional Giving at The Viscardi Center, bringing their expertise in grants and communications management to the organization. Vivian holds a Juris Doctor degree in Law from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from San Francisco State University.
The Viscardi Center
The Viscardi Center is a network of non-profits dedicated to educating, employing, and empowering children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. Founded in 1952 by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who served as an adviser to eight U.S. presidents and became one of the world’s leading disability advocates, The Viscardi Center provides a lifespan of programs and services, including: • K-12 (up to age 21) education for children with severe physical disabilities • Work-readiness training, career counseling, and job placement • Youth Transition Services, including a six-week summer program • Attendance retention programs for “at-risk” youth • Assistive technology services • Adapted driver education • Employer best practices and workforce diversification resources • Document Remediation Services and Web Accessibility Training for businesses