Ba Rev. Eric Magwood Dr., Mdiv., D.min

Rev. Dr. Eric Magwood serves as the Front Door/Eligibility Review/Waiver Enrollment Team Leader at the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities since November 2003, overseeing the eligibility review process and coordinating training for staff and stakeholders. Prior roles include Community Services Team Leader, supervising Family Support Services and managing related contracts, and Family Support Services Coordinator, providing assistance to families of individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition to a professional career, Rev. Dr. Magwood has served as Senior Pastor at Community Baptist Church since January 2015 and previously held the role of Associate Minister at the same church since November 1996. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Ministry from New York Theological Seminary, focusing on pastoral transition and revitalization, a Master of Divinity, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brooklyn College.