Our Board of Directors

Meet the Board of Directors of the NADSP Foundation

The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Foundation is governed by a 4-person Board of Directors, comprised of leading experts and professionals in the human services field for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Joseph Macbeth

Joseph Macbeth

President/CEO

NADSP, NADSP Foundation

Merrill Friedman

Merrill Friedman

Board Chair

Regional Vice President for
Inclusive Policy and Advocacy at Elevance Health

Valerie J. Bradley

Valerie Bradley

Vice Chair

Founder and President Emerita
of the Human Services Research Institute

Regis Obijiski

Regis Obijiski

Treasurer

Recognized leader in the development and
professionalization of the Direct Support Professional workforce

Stephanie L. Rasmussen

Stephanie Rasmussen

Secretary

Vice President of
LTSS Product and Strategy for Centene Corporation

Help Us Carry Out Our Mission

You can join The National Alliance For Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Foundation through NADSP Membership, and support us to elevate the status of direct support professionals.