Brian Hancock

Brian Hancock serves as the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, providing oversight and innovative leadership to ensure all Bancroft programs are providing the highest level of care to those we support.

Throughout his career, he has focused on improving the safety, well-being, and outcomes of vulnerable and marginalized children, adults, families, and communities. Before joining Bancroft, he held senior leadership positions across New Jersey’s health and human services sector, helping organizations strengthen programs and services for children, adults, families, and communities with complex needs.

He also served as President of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Association of Community Providers and has been involved in humanitarian and advocacy work supporting at-risk and incarcerated youth across the United States and internationally.

Brian has received several awards for his work, including the Embracing the Legacy award from Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. and the Spirit of Crazy Horse award from Reclaiming Youth International. Hancock received a B.A., cum laude, from Wheaton College and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law.