Angela joined NACDD in October 2014. As a Technical Assistance Specialist, she is responsible for providing information and technical assistance to improve program performance, statutory compliance and program outcomes across the network of State DD Councils. Previously, Angela spent 8 years with the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) as the Director of Communications/Policy Specialist. Before MDDC, Angela worked as a Community Employment Associate and Project ACT Teacher/Trainer with Abilities Network, a forward thinking service provider in Towson Maryland. Angela graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in Psychology and a M.A. in Professional Studies with a concentration in Communications and Leadership.