Carol A. Beatty
Jessup,MD
Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY: Experienced Department Secretary with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Program Evaluation, Case Management, and Disabilities. Strong administrative professional with a M.S focused in Education from The Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in Mass Communications and History from Towson University.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Maryland Department, Disabilities
Baltimore, MD
03.2015 - Current
- Appointed by Governor Larry Hogan
- Advises the Governor of Maryland on the means and methods to implement and fund the State Disability Plan including modifying or consolidating services and ways in which the State can partner with state agencies, regional and local governments, and community organizations
- Implements various programs to increase opportunities for Marylanders with disabilities to live and work in communities throughout the state
- Manages and oversight of the Maryland Department of Disabilities including staffing, budget preparation and implementation, creation of best practices, and technical assistance to units of State government
- Serves on the Governor’s Executive Council, Chairs the Statewide Inter-agency Disabilities Board
- Chairs the Inter-agency Council on Homelessness, Serves on the Children's Cabinet and the Safe Schools Sub-cabinet, serves on the Governor's Workforce Investment Board, Member MD 529 Board (formerly Maryland College Saving Plan).
Executive Director
The Arc of Howard County
Ellicott City, MD
10.1993 - 03.2015
- Administrative responsibility for private, non-profit organization providing advocacy and direct support services for over 750 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Howard County
- Monitored the overall status of the residential, employment and day support, family and individual support services provided
- Financial management of the agency’s $13 million budget, personnel management and development for 300 employees, and sustaining and creating quality services
- Advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities and their families at county, state, and national level
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
Executive Director
Alternative Living, Inc
Annapolis, MD
11.1985 - 10.1993
- Managed the work of this private, non-profit organization providing residential services and supports for 90 individuals with developmental disabilities with over 125 staff and annual budget of $3 million.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Associate Executive Director
Bello Machre, Inc
Glen Burnie, MD
09.1979 - 11.1985
- Administered this residential agency serving 95 people with disabilities, overseeing all program supervisors and direct support staff on a day-to-day basis
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Duties included training, supervision, and evaluation of administrative programming staff and all direct support staff in a program serving 95 people with developmental disabilities.
Education
B.A. - Mass Communications and History
Towson University
Baltimore, MDMaster of Science - Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MDAffiliations
Member, The Arc Maryland and The Arc of the United States; Past Member, TASH; Past Member American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD); Past President and Director Emeritus, Maryland Association of Community Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (MACS); Past President, Association of Community Services of Howard County (ACS); Commissioner, Howard County Commission on Disability Issues; Member, Howard County Local Children’s Board; Member, Howard County Interagency Transition Council.
Additional Information
- AWARDS: , Over the past 20 years, received numerous awards for work on behalf of individuals with disabilities including the Daily Record’s Top 100 Women Circle of Excellence (2019), induction into the Howard County Women’s Hall of Fame (2012), The Arc Baltimore’s award for Advocacy Leadership in memory of Stanley S. Herr (2016), and the President’s Award-The Arc Maryland (2016).
Timeline
Secretary
Maryland Department, Disabilities
03.2015 - Current
Executive Director
The Arc of Howard County
10.1993 - 03.2015
Executive Director
Alternative Living, Inc
11.1985 - 10.1993
Associate Executive Director
Bello Machre, Inc
09.1979 - 11.1985
B.A. - Mass Communications and History
Towson University
Master of Science - Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
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