Our Board of Directors
Meet the Board of Directors of the NADSP FoundationThe 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
President/CEO
NADSP, NADSP Foundation
Merrill Friedman
Board Chair
Regional Vice President for
Inclusive Policy and Advocacy at Elevance Health
Valerie Bradley
Vice Chair
Founder and President Emerita
of the Human Services Research Institute
Regis Obijiski
Treasurer
Recognized leader in the development and
professionalization of the Direct Support Professional workforce
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.