Carol Napierski is the Senior Vice President of Innovation and Development for the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, formerly NYSACRA. One of Ms. Napierski’s primary responsibilities at New York Alliance is project management of various innovative projects including Inclusive Housing, Use of Technology as Natural Support and Supporting a Person during Transitional Periods from School to Adult Life and Retirement (aging). Carol is Project Manager on Council on Developmental Disabilities Housing Resources for Independent Living Grant, and she is one of the Co-directors of the New York Housing Resource Center. Before her time at the NY Alliance, Ms. Napierski was the Executive Director of New York Medical Equipment Providers Association for 10 years, a trade association representing durable medical equipment providers. In addition, Ms. Napierski has more than 25 years’ of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked in various positions including Special Educator, Behaviorist, Assistant Director of Day Treatment and Clinical Manager of an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Ms. Napierski holds a master’s degree in special education and an MBA certificate in Managing a non-for-profit organization.