Stacey is the Director of Community Development for Disability Network Lakeshore. She has twenty five years of experience working with individuals of all abilities. Her current role focuses on promoting inclusive thought and action among businesses, nonprofit organizations, public services, and the broader community. Stacey has a passion for developing and evaluating programs that help individuals acquire new information and effectively articulate their ideas. She is motivated by the exploration and implementation of new strategies, and welcomes the opportunity to build partnerships that enhance community awareness.She has experience presenting in a variety of forums and has organized a number of awareness events; such as, the Talent Forum and Roundtable discussions focused on hiring people with disabilities, and an Access Expo highlighting available community resources. Stacey has also written many successful grants, facilitated a community-wide housing study, and worked on a statewide level to streamline Disability Network practices.Stacey began her career as a life skills educator for adjudicated youth and possess expertise in leadership, creating and implementing organizational policies, and spearheading special projects. She holds a Master’s of Public Administration degree with an emphasis on Nonprofit Leadership from Grand Valley State University.Specialties: collaboration, relationship building, leadership, grant writing, problem solving, program development and evaluation, instruction, and group facilitation.