Holly is the executive director of the Golisano Institute, and through her leadership and interprofessional collaboration, she is an agent for positive change for this underserved population.

Darcie is the Chief Operating Officer of the Golisano Institute and is experienced at developing and implementing evidence-based plans that improve health outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Deborah is a consultant and adjunct professor at the Golisano Institute. An exceptional researcher and policy advocate in the area of developmental disabilities and behavioral analysis, her work focuses on foster care, behavioral intervention for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and medication/behavior interactions.

Jane is the Fellowship Director at the Golisano Institute and an associate professor at the Jefferson College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University. She has been practicing as a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care for more than 20 years. She has a strong interest in transitional care of adolescents with autism and intellectual disability. 

Manal is the instructional designer for the Golisano Institute. She has many years of experience developing digital learning experiences and workforce training for diverse age groups. Manal has a background working with a wide range of international clients, in addition to her experience collaborating with subject matter experts to identify learners' needs and various instructional methodologies to address those needs.

Alyssa Neuhaus is the Grants Program Manager at the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing. With extensive experience in research and project management in academic and non-profit settings, Alyssa plays a crucial role in strategic planning for grant-funded projects. She is responsible for writing grant proposals and managing project milestones and activities to ensure the institute meets its goals.

Katrina Rex is the content strategist for the Golisano Institute. She works with faculty, staff, and university partners to create and maintain media related to online learning, Institute news, and promotional materials that support the Institute’s mission to ensure the next generation of nurses has the skills, experience, and knowledge to care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.