Position:
President/CEO at Parents in Action, Inc., Volunteer Parent Advocate at Florida
Work:
Parents in Action, Inc.
- Port Charlotte, FL since Jan 2013
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President/CEO
Florida
since Mar 2002
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Volunteer Parent Advocate
Autism Speaks
Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
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Manager, Grassroots Development
Autism Speaks
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
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Advocacy Relations Coordinator
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Nov 1999 - Apr 2004
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Special Procedures RN
Venice Hospital
Aug 1996 - Nov 1999
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Charge Nurse, Oncology, Neuro-Ortho
Education:
Manatee Community College 1992 - 1996
AS, Nursing
Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology 1985 - 1986
none, Retail Business Management
Skills:
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Fundraising, Mental Health, Public Speaking, Behavior Modification, Psychology, Teaching, Child Development, Adolescents, Behavioral Health, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Grassroots Development, Research, Department Budgeting, Marketing Strategy, Empathy, Sensory Integration, IV Team
Interests:
Autism Advocacy
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
Honor & Awards:
2007 CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) Volunteer Leader of the Year
2003 HCA Frist Humanitarian Award Winner