Center of Hope Foundation, Inc.
Erika Travinski has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Erika started their career in 2003 as the Director of Day Programs for The Center of Hope Foundation. From 2009 to 2014, they served as the Director of Transitional Services at the Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative. Since 2015, Erika has been with the Center of Hope Foundation, initially as the Assistant COO and currently as the Chief Operating Officer.
Erika Travinski has a strong educational background in vocational rehabilitation counseling/counselor. In 2012, they obtained their Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor from Assumption University. Prior to that, from 2010 to 2012, they pursued a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in the same field at the same university. Erika also holds additional certifications, including the McCarron Dial Comprehensive Evaluation System, which they obtained in September 2009. Erika is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, awarded by the CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification) in September 2012.
Center of Hope Foundation, Inc.
The Center of Hope Foundation provides day habilitation programs, vocational skills training, employment placement, and in-home support for over 500 adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The Center has been a chapter of the National organization The Arc since 1956. Since 1986, the Center has created for profit and programmatic businesses to further train individuals for job placement in the community, as well as provide additional income to support non funded programs, such as sports & recreation, emergency relief, a food pantry, and holiday giving program. Vacation fun clubs and summer camps are available for children with disabilities as well, creating an inclusive experience. Our Mission is to provide people with disabilities and their families from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds with the resources, services and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible.