Chantelle Walker joined REED as its new CEO and executive director on September 1, 2020.

Prior to joining REED, Chantelle served as the President and CEO of the Adler Aphasia Center, a New Jersey based nonprofit serving stroke survivors, and their families, in 14 locations statewide.

Her career spans 20 years in nonprofit management, including roles in finance and operations, business development, fundraising, and marketing for organizations ranging from acute care hospitals to autism service providers.

She earned her MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. A Midwestern native, Chantelle, her husband and three sons have resided in Bergen County since 2012.