Dina Nickel

Dina Nickel has extensive experience in the field of developmental disabilities, currently serving as the New Horizons Day Program Manager at the Head Injury Association since August 2013, focusing on day habilitation for adults with Autism and developmental disabilities. Prior to this role, Dina held various positions including Day Program Coordinator, Residential Supervisor, and Residential Director at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. from February 1997 to August 2013. Earlier experience includes work as a Habilitation Specialist at UCP Suffolk and as an Assistant Residential Supervisor at the Developmental Disabilities Institute. Dina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook and is pursuing further education at Long Island University.