Marisol started her career working as a Direct Support Professional over 25 years ago working with people with Developmental Disabilities in a level 4- H / 15 bed facility for 15 years.
She then went on to work for another 13 years in a Day Program in Stanislaus as a Case Coordinator and was promoted several times before finally becoming Director of Adult Services supporting adults with disabilities overseeing 3 different programs.
Marisol shares that for almost 30 years her mission has become to improve the lives of individuals she supports by helping them to self-advocate, empower them and to help create choices and opportunities that enhance the quality of their lives.
She is excited about her new role with UCP and is looking forward to meeting all the staff, members, families, and providers.
When not at work, you may find her spending time with her husband, two kids, and her 2 dogs, camping traveling or at her many large family events.