Nicole DelPrete is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with many years of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities. Nicole is currently the Associate Executive Director at Person Centered Care Services (PCCS), a non-profit organization creating social change within communities by supporting people with disabilities on their search for identity and acceptance. She oversees traditional programming, and develops strategies for overall program and professional development. In addition to her non-profit experience, she is an Adjunct Professor at the College of Staten Island (CSI) within the social work department where she also received her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a specific concentration on disability studies and macro practice. Nicole’s macro background also includes work in developing policies, advocacy, ethical standards, enhancing leadership skills, community outreach, facilitating a variety of different trainings, and effective supervision. Nicole utilizes the person centered approach while working with people as she finds it important to meet the unique needs of each person. She is determined to eliminate the social barriers which limit people with disabilities throughout her work.