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1:00pm MDT

The Essential Keys to Navigating Housing and Resources

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Learn through peer-to-peer guidance who have faced similar challenges, have relevant expertise, and shared experiences. Expand possibilities by understanding independence through choice, navigation, education, service and resources.

Speakers

Alejandra Preciado

DSPD Housing Specialist, DHHS Services for People with Disabilities

Ale has over 13 years of experience working to help individuals with disabilities. Prior to coming to DSPD, she was a service coordinator and manager for an early intervention program whose focus was helping advocate for children with disabilities and empowering their families. She... Read More →

Lydia Robertson

Accounting Manager, TURN Community Services

Lydia started at TURN Community Services in May 2002 as Accounts Payable and Housing Advocate. She was the Housing Advocate for almost eight years before suggesting the need for it to be a dedicated position due to the volume of individuals served by TURN now on housing vouchers... Read More →

Melissa Gardner

Housing Specialist, TURN Community Services

Melissa started at TURN in October 1998. She began as a direct support staff to being the Residential Coordinator at a few different residential sites. In 2018 Melissa made the change to the Housing Specialist for TURN. The Housing Specialist’s role is to be the advocate for the... Read More →

Camille Bowen

DSPD Statewide Housing Coordinator, DHHS Services for People with Disabilities

Camille has over 23 years of affordable housing experience. Prior to coming to DSPD, she was a Property Director serving those 55 and older, administering multiple HUD funded housing programs, which included positions as 504 Coordinator and Federal Programs Compliance Officer. She... Read More →

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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