Veteran healthcare and nonprofit executive to lead an integrated national strategy advancing addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, policy, and stigma reduction

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shatterproof, the national nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where addiction never defines or ends a life, today announced the appointment of Susan Furtney as its new Chief Impact Officer (CIO). In this executive leadership role, Furtney will oversee Shatterproof’s impact portfolio, including treatment quality initiatives, prevention, public education, healthcare partnerships, research, policy and advocacy, and grassroots engagement.

Furtney brings three decades of experience spanning nonprofit leadership, healthcare strategy, health equity, population health, operations, and systems transformation. Most recently, she served as Chief Strategy Officer at Health Leads, a national nonprofit focused on addressing the systemic causes of health inequity. Prior to that, she was Chief Strategy Officer at the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate University Hospital that serves 1.8 million people across Central New York.

“As Shatterproof continues to evolve and scale our impact, Susan brings the strategic vision, healthcare expertise, and collaborative leadership needed to help drive the next chapter of our work,” said Pam Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer of Shatterproof. “Her experience leading complex organizations, building cross-sector partnerships, improving health outcomes, and advancing systems change makes her uniquely suited to help us transform addiction care, support families, and end stigma. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

As Chief Impact Officer, Furtney will lead the integration and continued development of Shatterproof’s impact programs and initiatives, ensuring evidence, strategy, policy, and community engagement align to achieve measurable outcomes and lasting systems change. The position was created as part of Shatterproof’s organizational evolution to bring its impact work together under a unified strategy and structure.

“I am honored to join Shatterproof at such an important moment in its journey,” said Susan Furtney. “Throughout my career, I have been driven by a commitment to improving health outcomes, reducing barriers to care, and advancing equity. Shatterproof’s mission deeply resonates with me, and I look forward to working alongside the team, partners, advocates, and families to create meaningful change and ensure more people have access to the support and care they need.”

At Health Leads, Furtney led development, innovation, and growth strategy, and implemented organizational improvements to strengthen impact and effectiveness. At Upstate University Hospital, she led regional expansion efforts, business development and ambulatory care initiatives integrating primary care, behavioral health, addiction services, and community resources.

During her career, Furtney has led organizational transformation efforts across healthcare systems and nonprofits, overseen major strategic initiatives, built innovative community partnerships, and championed data-informed approaches to improving health and well-being. Her experience spans healthcare delivery, behavioral health integration, community engagement, policy, and organizational strategy.

Furtney received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Public Health from Emory University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the Make-A-Wish Central New York Board of Trustees.

About Shatterproof

Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where addiction never defines or ends a life. Guided by its mission to transform systems, support families, and end stigma, Shatterproof advances evidence-based solutions to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery; drives policy change to strengthen addiction care and accountability; educates the public to replace stigma with understanding; and equips families with trusted resources and support. Grounded in science and rigorous measurement, Shatterproof helps people today while catalyzing lasting systems change for future generations.

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