Dear Friends and Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce the following appointees, who will be assuming new roles at OPWDD in the coming weeks:
Sally Berry has been named deputy director of the Division of Service Delivery. Ms. Berry has several years of experience in the human services field, including leadership roles in human services and health care organizations, with extensive experience in program development, capital projects, and government, community, and board relations. She has worked closely with federal, state, and local elected representatives and agencies to influence policy, promote legislative action, and secure funding.
Regis Obijiski has been named deputy director of the Division of Workforce and Talent Management. Mr. Obijiski is currently the executive director of New Horizons Resources, Inc. He has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Catherine Johnson has been named deputy director of State Operations Office 1. Ms. Johnson has many years of increasing responsibility serving as a clinician and supervisor in the OPWDD system, and coordinated the closure of the West Seneca Developmental Center. She will be responsible for coordinating the remaining transition of services from the Finger Lakes-Monroe campus to community-based opportunities.
Fran Dubester-Vick has been named deputy director of Regional Office 1. Ms. Dubester-Vick has several years of progressively responsible experience within the OPWDD system, including leadership level experience in the policy, fiscal, and program administration areas. She has extensive experience administering the Home and Community Based Services Waiver and strong working relationships with voluntary provider agency executives and administrators.
Jan Williamson has been named director of State Operations Office 6. Ms. Williamson has been a deputy director at the Region 5 Brooklyn Developmental Center campus for several years. She has extensive experience in community-based OPWDD supports and services in the New York City region.
I know all of our new appointees can count on your support as we continue our focus on improving the quality of the supports and services that assist people with developmental disabilities to live richer lives. Please join me in congratulating them on their new roles with OPWDD.
Sincerely,
Commissioner Burke