Philip Salerno III

Philip Salerno III has been with the Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation from the start, helping to transform the hospital from a single-site specialty provider into the largest pediatric rehabilitation system in the country. In his 33 years with the foundation — currently as president and chief development officer, he has helped foster the growth of Children’s Specialized Hospital, working with his high-performing team and a committed group of trustees to raise more than $200 million that expanded programs and facilities, provided critical support to increase access to care, utilized technology to improve outcomes, and launchd research projects to foster innovation. 

With a Bachelor of Science from Montclair State University and a Master of Education in community leadership and development from Springfield College, and originally from Saddle Brook, New Jersey, Philip has a strong connection to New Jersey and is grateful he has been able to make a long-lasting career out of serving the children and families in his community. Prior to joining the Children’s Specialized Hospital team, he gained experience with The Water Works Conservancy, Lead New Jersey, the Center for Nonprofits, Fairleigh Dickinson University Center for Excellence, Westfield Rotary and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.