Linkedin Blog Posts
Our LinkedIn series shares reflections from PCCS’s journey—grounded in 25 years of person-centered practice. These posts explore how PCCS values have shaped decisions big and small, from how we design supports to how we listen, lead, and evolve. Rooted in the belief that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are experts in their own lives, the series highlights lessons learned, challenges to traditional systems, and PCCS’ ongoing commitment to dignity, voice, and choice.
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MA (she/they), founder/executive director
PCCS at 25: A Reflection on Person-Centered Care and Belonging
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Person-centered care has never been a program at PCCS—it has been our compass. From the beginning, we rejected systems that asked people to fit into services, and instead built services that fit people. Over the last 25 years, this approach has shaped every decision we’ve made: how we hire and train staff, how we design supports, how we spend resources, and how we measure success. As PCCS grew—from a small, community-based organization to one supporting more than 1,000 people across multiple counties—we stayed grounded in the belief that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are experts in their own lives. Person-centered care pushed us to listen more deeply, slow down when systems demanded speed, and challenge practices rooted in convenience rather than dignity. It also required us to evolve—embracing self-direction, community-based supports, and leadership models that center voice, choice, and equity.
January, 2026
Alexa Donnelly
(LCSW), Deputy Executive Director
What an Inclusive Workforce Means to Me at PCCS
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For me, an inclusive workforce at PCCS means creating a culture where people feel respected, supported, and valued no matter what role they hold. I started my career as a DSP, and now I serve as Deputy Executive Director, so I’ve experienced the organization from very different vantage points. Inclusion isn’t just about representation—it’s about whether people feel safe speaking up, whether their experiences are taken seriously, and whether they have real opportunities to grow.
Many of PCCS' administrative and leadership staff began as DSPs, and that matters because it keeps our decision-making grounded in the realities of the work. When staff feel included and supported, it directly impacts the quality of support we provide to the people we serve.
February, 2026
Nisha Tumber
(LMSW), Director of Outreach & Engagement
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Leadership and Inclusion at PCCS
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Each March, Women's History Month invites us to reflect on the leadership, resilience, and impact of women across every field. In social services, women have long stood at the forefront of advocacy, care, and systems change.
At Person Centered Care Services, that leadership is visible every single day.
Out of 1,094 employees, 777 identify as women — more than 70% of our workforce. Of those, 426 identify as women of color, bringing diverse cultural perspectives and lived experiences that strengthen how we deliver person-centered, dignified support.
March, 2026