PEF 194.ORG

Program Area: Office of Professions/Professional Assistance Program

Title: Education Program Asst. I (Case Manager)

Year started with New York State: 2003

Year started with NYSED: 2003

PEF Steward Since: 2006

Why I'm a PEF 194 Steward: "I am a physically disabled single mom. I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis in all of my joints since I was 9 months old. I have faced much discrimination in my life including by management. I wouldn't change my disability as it has made me very strong emotionally and compassionate towards others. I have realized that I am a darn good advocate and I decided to put my skills to use for our members - 'United We Stand Divided We Fall.' "