Janet has been actively involved in direct support work, training, and NADSP activities, beginning her support career as a DSP.  As an agency trainer, she led a credentialing cohort and became the first credentialed DSP in Kentucky.  She served on the NADSP Board of Directors for six years, initially as a Director-at-Large and later as Secretary.  As a member of the Education, Training, and Workforce Development committee, Janet reviewed traditional credential submissions and mentored other reviewers.  She participated in the development of the E-badge Academy and has worked with Dan as an active reviewer and in the assistance of other reviewers to assure consistent, standards-based credentialing determinations. 

Garrett earned a Management and Finance undergraduate degree from Hartwick College and an IT Management graduate certificate from Empire State College. With it, he has split his career between Finance and Information Technology. With over 10 years in finance and financial analyst roles, and over 5 years in data analysis and IT management, he was most recently focused on providing in-person and online learning solutions for adult education through SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Centers which included training and job readiness programs aimed at Direct Support Professionals.  Prior roles include financial analysis and management in banking (Commercial Credit Analyst), manufacturing (Plant Controller), automotive (Regional Fleet Distribution Manager),  and digital marketing (Client Insights and Innovation Analyst). Garrett is excited to be able to support the work of NADSP and assist in elevating the status of Direct Support Professionals.