Achieva
Jennifer S. has extensive experience in community and charitable trust coordination, currently serving as the Community and Charitable Trust Coordinator at Achieva since February 2022. Prior to this role, Jennifer held the position of Residual Account Coordinator at ACHIEVA Family Trust from August 2016 to February 2022. Jennifer’s career at Achieva began as a Program Specialist, eventually advancing to the role of Community Homes Supervisor from May 2002 to August 2016. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from LaRoche College, completed between 2001 and 2005, and is a graduate of Mount Alvernia High School, where studies were undertaken from 1998 to 2001.
Achieva
VISION: Achieva envisions a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. MISSION: Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives. CORE VALUES: Respect: Value and celebrate everyone. Passion: Be dedicated to Achieva’s mission and vision. Ethics: Infuse integrity, quality and best practices in everything we do. Change: Embrace and drive innovation toward inclusive person-centered practices. Team: Inspire, challenge and support each other. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Person Centered: Create and nurture a culture throughout ACHIEVA that promotes person-centered thinking and planning and in how we provide support. Advocacy: Ensure that advocacy remains a foundational part of the organization, is supported by sustainable funding and staffing, and focuses on individual advocacy and important system advocacy issues. Impact: Identify, develop and pursue new and innovative initiatives that stretch Achieva’s abilities to fulfill its vision and mission. Staff: Implement enhanced strategies to attract, develop and retain the highest quality staff. Diversity: Develop and pursue a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the organization. Technology: Leverage technology to enhance all aspects of the organization and services/supports. Advancement: Develop and pursue an advancement agenda that enhances Achieva’s financial position, community presence and leadership.