Speakers

Christi Altizer
Counselor Manager, Abingdon and Wytheville DARS Offices
DARS, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Amy Armstrong, PhD, CRC
Associate Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University

Christopher Claude, PhD
Assistant Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (VCU-RRTC)

Melanie Derry, M.S., CCC-SLP
Training and Technical Assistance Associate
Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, Autism Center for Education (VCU-RRTC)

Michele Franklin
Pre-Employment Transition Services Facilitator
Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (VCU-RRTC)

Patti Hodge
Statewide Transition Specialist for Staff Development
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

Lisa Jobe-Shields
Behavioral Health Division Director
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)

Kate Kaegi
Program Manager
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

Shelley Kuglin
Owner
Pawsitive Attitudes

Shirley Lyons, M.S.
Employment and Day Services Manager
Henrico Area MH/DS - Hermitage Enterprises

Cynthia McNanley
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

Heather Norton, MSW
Deputy Commissioner of Community Services
Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Sandra Phipps
DARS Pathways to Careers Project-Liaison
Virginia Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

John Richarson-Lauve, LCSW
Senior Director of Community Outreach and Trauma-Informed Care Specialist
St. Joseph's Villa

Diara Seruby
Pre-ETS Facilitator
VCU’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center

John Stewart
Project Manager
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) - Real Pay for Real Jobs an EPIC Model

Sarah Storck, MS, CRC, WIP-C
Benefits Planner, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor , Founder and Owner
Next Step Success, LLC

Mike Thorton
Founder
People First Services


