During DSP Recognition Week (September 7-13), we pause to honor our incredible professionals who show up with compassion, patience, and purpose. Their work is essential, and their impact is immeasurable.
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We're proud to share that Maghan Bowman has been elected to serve a two-year term as the Board of Representatives liaison on the ANCOR Leadership Development Committee (LDC).
We're highlighting the exceptional strides made by our team at the tail end of this year, including milestones, recognitions, and heartfelt stories of impact. Take a moment to celebrate with us and get inspired by the work being done every day to support our mission.
DSPs are often the unsung heroes in the healthcare system. They provide personalized care, helping individuals with disabilities achieve their goals, participate in their communities, and live as independently as possible.
EPI's Executive Operations Director, Maghan Bowman, has been awarded one of American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)'s inaugural Rising Star Mid-Career Impact Award.
Deb Jungling has entered a highly deserved retirement. We could never begin to thank her enough for all of her years of commitment not just to those of us here at EPI, but to everyone we serve and beyond.
A congratulations is in order for our very own, Program Manager Robert (Bob) Peck! Last week, Bob received the IACP Community Builder Award for 2022.
Congratulations to EPI's Chief Financial Officer, Deb Jungling, on receiving an Ovation award as one of the Iowa Women's Foundation Tributes!
Governor Reynolds signed Executive Order 8 launching a new Child Care Task Force to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the child care shortage and barrier to work in Iowa. Mary Janssen, Regional Director for CCR&R of NE Iowa, has been named to this task force.
Each year we take one week to celebrate and recognize our outstanding Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and others like them throughout the world.
Chris Sparks, EPI's Executive Director, has been appointed to serve on the national Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Technical Expert Panel.
We are pleased to announce our very own, Trang Conrad has been awarded with Iowa Direct Support Professional of the Year by American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR).
We at EPI are very excited for this new opportunity for Maghan and believe she is a perfect fit to represent Iowa on this Board.
Chris Sparks Receives ANCOR's Suellen Galbraith Award for Excellence in Public Policity
Congratulations to Abby Getz, Ciara Oder, and Gwen Lewis, they have been nominated for the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the year - a national recognition.