
Burke Rehabilitation®, a leading provider of advanced physical and medical rehabilitation and member of the Montefiore Health System, recently announced the appointment of Ryan Joyce as vice president, development. In this role, Joyce will lead the development and philanthropic strategy at Burke in close partnership with hospital leadership and its Board of Trustees to strengthen fundraising performance, deepen donor engagement and expand opportunities across individual giving, institutional philanthropy and government grants.
“Strong philanthropic support is essential to advancing the Burke mission of providing the highest-quality medical care and rehabilitation services, helping every patient achieve maximum functional recovery,” said Burke Rehabilitation Executive Director Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE. “Ryan brings a proven record of building high-performing development programs and fostering meaningful donor relationships. His leadership will be instrumental as we expand our reach and invest in the future of rehabilitation excellence and high-quality patient care.”
Following a comprehensive and highly competitive national search, Joyce was selected for his extensive leadership experience, proven fundraising success, and strong alignment with the strategic priorities of Burke. A Rye native, he also brings deep ties to the broader Westchester/Hudson Valley/Fairfield County, Connecticut, communities.
Joyce brings more than 15 years of senior advancement leadership experience across cultural institutions and independent schools in the United States and Europe, with a record of successful campaigns, team development and donor engagement. Most recently, as chief development officer at the Phoenix Art Museum, he led comprehensive fundraising initiatives and managed a team responsible for campaigns to support the museum’s long-term growth.
Burke Rehabilitation® is a member of the Montefiore Health System, and is a nationally recognized and accredited, not-for-profit health-care organization specializing in rehabilitation medicine, research and graduate medical education. It is ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals by “U.S. News & World Report” and “Newsweek” and is New York’s largest provider of stroke rehabilitation.
Based in White Plains, New York, Burke offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services at its hospital, outpatient physician practice, and 15 outpatient therapy locations throughout the Bronx, Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley.














