In January 2019, Missouri Rehabilitation and Employment Group (MORE Group) joined forces with MERS/Goodwill (St. Louis). MERS/Goodwill provides a wide array of services to a diversified group of people, including persons with disabilities, persons with persons economic disadvantages. The organization is a leader among nonprofits that gives back to its community in many ways. We assist individuals in the development of vocational goals and provide job development support to individuals seeking, obtaining and retaining competitive employment. Our service area consists of ten counties in central Missouri: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Gasconade, Howard, Moniteau, Osage and Randolph. The organization provides unrivaled, quality services that promotes informed choice, person-centered planning, individualized services and supports in the pursuit and achievement of the goals of those we serve.As Vice President my expertise and responsibilities include but are not limited to:* Leadership and supervision* Fiscal management and accountability* Strategic planning* Program development and training* Quality assurance and national accreditation* Risk management * Public relations * Consultation

Based in Tucson, Arizona, CARF is a not-for-profit accrediting body for organizations that provide services to persons with disabilities/ special needs. CARF is based on a peer review approach in determining conformance with nationally recognized standards of quality service.

We started Missouri Rehabilitation and Employment Group with the goal of providing individualized, person-centered services within the communities people choose to work. Over the past 10 years, we have successfully achieved our goal Our qualified staff go to great lengths to ensure persons we served achieve their employment goals by being matched with the right business. We provide outcome-based employment services

Working at the Institute was my first exposure to serving people with disabilities and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there. It's an exceptional organization. I learned from excellent leadership and established many personal and professional relationships. I started as workshop supervisor and eventually became a workshop manager. I returned to school, obtained an MA in Guidance and Counseling and worked as a counselor for several years. In time, I was promoted to Supervisor of Counseling Services.