ConnectIDD TEAM
Michael Thomas, MBA Chief Executive Officer
Shay Feeney Director of Operations
Michael Thomas, MBA Chief Executive Officer
Areas of Expertise
- Mission, Vision, Big Dreams
- Disability Organizations
- Innovation & Social Enterprise
- People & Culture
Mandy Noerper Director of Programs
Shay Feeney Director of Operations
Michael Thomas, MBA Chief Executive Officer
Areas of Expertise:
- Educational Programming
- Disability Employment
- State and Federal Regulations
- Staff and Leadership Development
Shay Feeney Director of Operations
Shay Feeney Director of Operations
Mack Alpert Client & Project Manager
Areas of Expertise:
- Operations
- Org Structure & Systems
- Fundraising Structure
- Philanthropy
Mack Alpert Client & Project Manager
Julie Thomas Dir. of People & Connection
Mack Alpert Client & Project Manager
Areas of Expertise:
- Partner Engagement
- Media Arts
- Operational Support
- Research
Julie Thomas Dir. of People & Connection
Julie Thomas Dir. of People & Connection
Julie Thomas Dir. of People & Connection
Areas of Expertise:
- Social Health
- Connection
- Mindfulness in Business
- Team Communication
Cassandra Gray Director of Grants
Julie Thomas Dir. of People & Connection
Julie Thomas Dir. of People & Connection
Areas of Expertise:
- Grant Strategy & Writing
- Fundraising Strategy
- Capacity Building
- Disability Organizations
ConnectIDD experts
Greg Austin, MBA
Priya Chandan, PhD
Priya Chandan, PhD
Areas of Expertise:
- Health & Wellness
- Social Enterprise
- Capital Structures
- Autism Programming
Priya Chandan, PhD
Priya Chandan, PhD
Priya Chandan, PhD
Areas of Expertise:
- Research
- State & Federal Funding
- Data Analytics
- Advocacy & Public Policy
Chef Reyna Duong
Priya Chandan, PhD
Meryl Evans, CPACC
Areas of Expertise:
- Social Enterprise
- Advocacy
- Inclusive Employment
- Restaurants & Hospitality
Meryl Evans, CPACC
Priya Chandan, PhD
Meryl Evans, CPACC
Areas of Expertise:
- Accessibility
- Inclusive marketing
- Advocacy
- Education
Shawnee Harkins
Desiree Kameka-Galloway
Desiree Kameka-Galloway
Areas of Expertise:
- Neuro Rehab & Recovery
- Mind-Body VR Medicine
- Cognitive Neuro Fitness
- Brain Health Neuroscience
Desiree Kameka-Galloway
Desiree Kameka-Galloway
Desiree Kameka-Galloway
Areas of Expertise:
- Neuro-Inclusive Design
- Self-Advocate Engagement
- Medicaid Housing & Policy
- Affordable Housing
Ed Lynch
Desiree Kameka-Galloway
Richard Margolin
Areas of Expertise:
- Disability Programs
- Social Enterprise
- Community Engagement
- Development Strategy
Richard Margolin
Desiree Kameka-Galloway
Richard Margolin
Areas of Expertise:
- AI & Robotics
- Adaptive Technologies
- Social Emotional Learning
- Neuroscience
Tammy Meehan Russell
Tammy Meehan Russell
Tammy Meehan Russell
Areas of Expertise:
- Transportation
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Public Private Partnerships
- Emerging Technologies
Linda Smith
Tammy Meehan Russell
Tammy Meehan Russell
Areas of Expertise:
- IDD Advocacy
- Fundraising
- Capital Campaigns
- Community Engagement
Dr. Joe Stramondo
Tammy Meehan Russell
Myca Williamson, MBA
Areas of Expertise:
- Healthcare Ethics
- Public Policy
- Higher Education
- Systems Advocacy
Myca Williamson, MBA
Tammy Meehan Russell
Myca Williamson, MBA
Areas of Expertise:
- Brand
- Marketing & Social Media
- Story Telling
- Authenticity
