Walter W. Stockton is the President and CEO of IGHL Family of Services, a Long Island-based nonprofit providing lifetime alternatives for people with intellectual disabilities. Born in Pennsylvania, he earned degrees in Psychology and Special Education. After a stint as Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Careers at Suffolk County Community College, Stockton founded the Independent Group Home Living Program (IGHL) in 1978, transforming a private home into a residence for adults with developmental disabilities. Today, IGHL operates over 80 homes that support more than 10,000 people annually. Stockton also holds leadership roles in various organizations, including Kinexion, a management service organization (MSO) for an affiliate network that includes IGHL and many other healthcare organizations focused on caring for those with special needs.
