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Catherine V. Hayes, MA, President, has 30 years of experience with a primary focus in the field of developmental disability issues. She brings a unique, 360 ° perspective to the field, having family members with disabilities and experience as a provider, trainer, surveyor and regulator. She has worked in a variety of settings including six years with the Federal government in Baltimore at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and has held a variety of positions, including serving as manager, trainer, quality improvement coordinator and Director of Operations and surveyor/trainer with The Council. She authored numerous articles as well as Positive Outcomes: A Provider's Guide to Active Treatment, published through the ANCOR network and contributed a chapter in the book Quality Enhancement in Developmental Disabilities. Mark Wiesel, Vice-president, has over 25 years experience in management development, business management and project development in both commercial and not-for-profit arenas. His skills include improving organization structure and communications to enhance quality of care and daily operations. Mr. Wiesel's experience in developing and delivering training curricula includes front-line staff development, management and supervisory skills, non-profit board development, leadership training, system and self-advocacy and other topics for staff and volunteers. Speaking engagements include those for the California Caregiver Resource Centers, University of Southern California, University of California at Los Angeles, National Association of QMRPs, Private Providers' Association of Texas, Developmental Services Network and California Association of Adult Day Services.

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