Leslie Nielson

Leslie started working for CRJ in 2004 as an Assistant Director for Community Strategies in New Hampshire. In 2014 she was promoted to Associate Department Director. Before coming to CRJ, she worked for the Developmental Disabilities Council as the Coordinator of Research and Planning and was intimately involved developing trainings for Direct Support Professionals, and statistical data collection for the state of New Hampshire. Leslie has spent her life advocating for individuals with Developmental Disabilities and ensuring that to their fullest ability they are living independently and are active members of their community. Leslie has a Master’s Degree from Springfield College School of Human Services in Organizational Management and Leadership.