Janet Dagnesses
Miami
Summary
Higher education and nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience directing academic and community programs that expand access, compliance, and student success. Skilled in ADA/504 compliance, program administration, strategic planning, and partnership development. Proven record of leading large teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivering measurable results in higher education and healthcare settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Disabilities Specialist
Miami Dade College – Kendall Campus
01.2021 - Current
- Lead disability support services for more than 600 students annually, ensuring compliance with ADA/504 and equitable access to academic programs. Partner with local high schools and community organizations to build referral pipelines, which increased student recruitment by 25%. Work closely with admissions, advisors, and faculty to improve retention and academic outcomes, while contributing to campus-wide committees that advance inclusion and student success.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Service Source, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Consultant
Best Behavioral Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2021
Interim Director / Program Manager
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Early Steps Program
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Directed a 40+ member multidisciplinary team to deliver early intervention services, improving service efficiency by 30% and reducing client wait times. Designed and implemented a quality assurance framework that increased internal compliance to 95% and sustained six consecutive years of perfect state audit results. Introduced team development and recognition initiatives that strengthened employee engagement, and launched provider partnerships that boosted early referrals by 35%.
Childhood Intervention Specialist
Family Counseling Services
01.2006 - 01.2009
Associate Director, Child Care Division
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed operations of seven childcare programs serving 1,500+ children across Miami-Dade and Broward counties with a combined $5M+ budget. Expanded enrollment capacity by 20% through new program models and ensured full readiness for federal monitoring visits.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs
Florida International University
Skills
- Student Recruitment & Retention
- ADA/504 Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Budget & Grants Management
- Faculty & Community Collaboration
- Leadership & Team Development
- Program Development & Evaluation
- Early Childhood & Disability Services
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Disabilities Specialist
Miami Dade College – Kendall Campus
01.2021 - Current
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Service Source, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Consultant
Best Behavioral Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2021
Interim Director / Program Manager
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Early Steps Program
01.2011 - 01.2018
Childhood Intervention Specialist
Family Counseling Services
01.2006 - 01.2009
Associate Director, Child Care Division
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs
Florida International University
Master of Science - Public Administration
St. Thomas University
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