Experience

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities / RI College Providence, RI
Associate Director/Director of Training & Dissemination (1999 - Present)
o Responsible for day to day operations
o Oversight for product development, dissemination & evaluation
o Website development and oversight
o Customer and project-related database development and management
o Event coordination and marketing

Community Connections, Inc. Southeastern, MA
Director of Employment Services (1994 - 1999)
o Development of community-based employment services in Southeastern MA
o Member of senior management and strategic planning team.
o Proposal writing for new and existing services.
o Liaison with state agencies regarding referrals, program development and contract management.

Program Manager (1989 - 1994)
o Led the successful conversion of a sheltered vocational program to an integrated, community-based employment service
o Developed innovative rate and billing structure for individualized services.
o Provided consultation to local high school teachers regarding school-to-work activities and transitional services.

Career Development Services W. Springfield, MA
Program Manager (1986-1989)
o Managed start up program offering community-based employment services to individuals with disabilities.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership
UMASS, Dartmouth, MA (2014)

M.Ed/Rehabilitation Counseling
Certificate of Advance Graduate Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Springfield College, Springfield MA (1986)

BA/Psychology
Framingham State College, Framingham MA (1984)