With well over a decade of experience in the provision of services to individuals and families in the human services field, I have found a passion specifically with supporting those with developmental disabilities. It has been my pleasure to promote the dreams and aspirations of the individuals served by the agencies I have worked for and I continue to be inspired by the mission and values of this field. My current position allows me to serve a multitude of individuals via certified programs across a three county footprint.
Administration of Agency’s Family Support Services: Community Habilitation, Family Empowerment, In- Home and Recreation Respite, Summer Program. Establish program projections, ensure growth through various strategies: outreach, recruitment, promoting Agency’s needs/interests through meeting with state representatives. Meet program objectives as defined by NYS while following OPWDD regulations. Supervision of 4 Program Coordinators and 50 Direct Support Professionals.
Effective leader
Appointed as an Advisor to the Southern Tier Self Advocates Group (SANYS)
ACHIEVE’s Recruitment and On-boarding Committee
ACHIEVE's DEI Committee Member
PWDD Subcommittee Member (subcommittee of the Broome Community Services Board)
NEO instructor: NADSP Core Competencies and Code of Ethics