Provided court-appointed Education Advocacy and Education Surrogate work for children in the Commonwealth's custody. Specialized focus on Special Education, IDEA, ADA, and 504 matters. Assigned territories include Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester and Suffolk Counties.

Provided professional consolatory services (Education Advocacy) to a vast array of professionals who work within the MSPCC (Eliot Community Human Services) across all of Massachusetts.

Worked as part of a select group in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an Education Advocate with CPCS. CPCS provides services to court involved youth and families who would most likely not be able to afford proper professional advocacy services. Assignments are requested by Attorneys through Juvenile Court Judges on cases when "education advocates" are needed to assist children with their educational programming.

Worked as a freelance Education Advocate providing children with special needs, and their family's, an array of affordable services. Specialist in areas of trouble-shooting complex IEPS, reviewing and determining if reasonable accommodations are being met, and reviewing progress milestones to determine if compensatory services are warranted. Expert negotiator, team builder, people person, and overall "get it done / can do" person.

Provided an array of professional services related to Special Education in the K-12 education areas. Responsibilities included attending meetings, developing IEPs & 504s, providing guidance on best practices for utilization of independent reviews, and providing third-party professional reviews of the success (or failure) of the implementation of a student's IEP or 504. Also, provided educational surrogate signatory services when a student is dealing with an absentee parent.

Experienced Youth Advocate with extensive experience in the Court Appointed Special Advocate program with a demonstrated history of working in the Human Services & Child Welfare industry after a long-term career in business building, sales management, and senior management. Skilled in child welfare, IEP (Special Education) negotiations / best practices, DCF / Foster Care relationship management, general public speaking, leadership, and customer service. Strong community, Public Education, and Social Services

Performed Foster Care review services as part of a panel of 3 people. My participation in these panels is part of the community involvement initiative associated with the systematic reforms implemented by Governor Baker as part of the over-seeing and updating of best practices and policies with the department.

Provided Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) & Best Interest services for children in need through the Court Appointed Special Advocate program in the Hampden County Juvenile Court System.

Provided Family Services to my young children while maintaining my home and sanity.

Provided Account Development services for ADP Dealer Service Team Truck (CDK Global) for the Northeast USA.

Served as Corporate Officer/Director fulfilling Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer roles for a multi-state Computer Systems Integration Firm that provided design, install, and maintenance services for Data, Voice, Video & Telephony Systems. The primary focus was on Educational (private and public), Municipal, State / Town, and Government Agencies. Took the company from 1 location locally to 5 locations covering 3 states within 7-years while increasing sales & profit revenues exponentially. Was the key person for all contract negotiations with customers, states, and professional / trade unions. Worked extensively with the Mass Department of Education on creating technology education blueprints for all K-12 schools in the Commonwealth and worked extensively with the Mass Department of Revenue COMMPASS (COMMBUYS predecessor) department on creating, designing, and implementing standardized state contracts for the design, purchase, implementation, and maintenance of technology systems of all types and sizes. Became a recognized expert in dealing with and negotiating usage of the FCC E-Rate program. Had a chance to testify before a 12-member Congressional Hearing Committee about this program.