March 13, 2026 

Huntington, NY — Family Service League (FSL) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kerri Smith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, 2026.

“Kerri brings extensive experience in human services along with strong leadership skills. Throughout the selection process, it became clear that her vision, values, and leadership style align closely with our mission and the future we have been building together,” said Karen Boorshtein, retiring President and CEO of Family Service League.

With more than 20 years of dual expertise, Kerri brings a world of knowledge and skill to her new role as President and Chief Executive Officer at the Family Service League. She is a fierce advocate for underserved populations, holding a law degree from South Texas College of Law and is admitted to the New York Bar. She has also earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Texas, where she received the Dean’s Award for the Promotion of Social Justice.

Dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families, Kerri specializes in scaling high-quality human services through data-driven management and organizational optimization. “I am honored to step into this role at Family Service League at such a meaningful moment in its history. FSL’s century-long commitment to caring for children, families, and communities deeply resonates with my own professional journey,” said Smith. “I am eager to help guide the organization into its next chapter while staying rooted in the mission that has supported generations of families.”

Most recently, Kerri served as the Chief Operating Officer for Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. In this capacity, she directed all programs and operations across Long Island and New York City, leading the strategic initiatives that sustain the organization’s legacy of care.

Her leadership extended to the national level as a Senior Associate with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where she partnered with child welfare leaders nationwide to modernize safety policies and improve child well-being outcomes. Her deep roots in New York’s public sector include six years as an Associate Commissioner for the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), where she pioneered system-wide performance monitoring and strategic planning.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are thrilled to welcome Kerri Smith as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Family Service League,” said Laura Granelli-Gerde, Chair of the Board of Directors. “As we celebrate FSL’s 100th anniversary, her vision and commitment to strengthening communities will help guide FSL into its next chapter and continue our mission of supporting individuals and families across Long Island.”

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE
Family Service League (FSL), established in 1926, is a Long Island non-profit human service organization providing a safety net for people in need. FSL touches the lives of 60,000 people annually, addressing some of the most prevalent and pressing human needs facing Long Island communities. FSL delivers tangible help and crisis intervention across a spectrum of service areas including mental health counseling, addiction prevention & treatment, housing, job training, trauma counseling, early education, and family & senior support services. In all, FSL offers 60+ programs at 20 locations across Long Island. FSL employs over 700 people and has an annual operating budget of over $70 million per year. To learn more about FSL visit www.fsl-li.org and like us on Facebook!

FSL Press Contact:  Haley Tract, FSL Director of Communications & Development  haley.tract@fsl-li.org 631-205-8944