The mission of Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center is to provide resources and advocacy for neurodiverse individuals and their families. As the president of the foundation, Brian Hager leads the nonprofit by shaping strategic vision, expanding patient care, and engaging donors and advocates within the community.
The foundation’s recent growth was made possible by a multi-million-dollar grant Hager secured from the state. The grant enabled the foundation to double in size and serve three times as many families.
Before joining the foundation, Hager honed his leadership skills as a health care administrator in Reno and as an intelligence specialist in the U.S. Navy. His passion for his work inspires him to overcome complex challenges including workforce shortages that limit access to care.
“My goal has always been to contribute to meaningful change and to create a better, stronger community through my efforts,” said Hager. He does this as he serves Southern Nevada’s neurodiverse community and gives back to several efforts that support education, veterans and food security.