Make-A-Wish^® Southern Nevada today announced that the Board of Directors has selected Scott Rosenzweig as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective October 11, 2021.

Rosenzweig is an accomplished leader with a diverse resume of experience, including more than 20 years leading strategic and operational initiatives in the corporate sector following a successful career as a professional theater actor, director, and choreographer.

In 2018, Rosenzweig joined Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada as the Director of Mission Delivery and has served as VP of Mission Advancement since 2019. During his tenure, Rosenzweig has successfully overseen wish granting operations, fundraising, volunteer management, and medical outreach, and has been instrumental in granting hundreds of wishes for local children.

“I am beyond delighted to continue to work hand-in-hand with Scott in this new role,” said Heather Harris, chair of the Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada board of directors. “He is a strong, creative, and energetic leader with a track record that shows he knows how to deliver on our mission. His inside understanding of this organization and our community will serve him well as he continues to connect people in support of our life-changing work.”

Rosenzweig will provide vision and leadership to drive the organization’s overall strategy and mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. He will also be responsible for directing the planning and execution of the organization’s program services and development efforts, as well as overall organization operations and brand awareness.

“Make-A-Wish is an organization that constantly challenges me to be more creative in service of our kids and families,” said Rosenzweig. “I am excited to lead our chapter into the future, and am thankful for the opportunity to continue to work alongside the dedicated board of directors, staff, donors, and volunteers who bring hope, strength, and joy to children when they need it most.”

After a national search, Rosenzweig succeeds Caroline Ciocca, who departed the chapter after seven successful years to accept a position in the private sector.