Thalia Simpson-Clement

Thalia Simpson-Clement joined The Arc Prince George’s County as its new Chief Program Officer in June 2022 and oversees all Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) programs. She has many years of valuable leadership experience in the developmental disability provider space.

Thalia has an extensive background in positive systems change and program development. As an early implementer of community-based services, she opened and operated the first 100% community-based program in the state of Virginia in 1991. It has been a highlight in her life to initiate and collaborate with systems, families and individuals in moving people from institutional living and working to living their best lives in the community.

Thalia has served as an advocate and administrator in her previous role as Chief Operations Officer for St. John’s Community Services serving several states including: DC, DE, PA, TN and VA. She continues seeking to open doors and opportunities for people living in the community. She wholly supports “Employment First” initiatives and eagerly anticipates new opportunities and creative service options being launched by the ARC of Prince George’s County.