While her career has been filled with standout moments, she takes the most pride in being a mother to her special needs children and devoting herself to her community.
PINE BUSH, NY, December 04, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ — Deidre Despaigne has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Backed by years of professional experience in budgeting, psychology, and working with special needs children, Ms. Despaigne excels as a housing navigator in New York and as a state-certified support broker with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Through her work, she helps families manage their Medicaid budget and assists those with special needs find housing. Previously, she gained valuable professional expertise as a care manager in New York State. As the mother of three children and two foster children with special needs, Ms. Despaigne felt a natural pull to help those with special needs and other developmental disabilities.
An expert in her field, Ms. Despaigne earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2011. Subsequently, she honed her professional knowledge by earning a master’s degree in human behavior studies from Capella University in 2013. Driven to remain abreast of ongoing industry changes, Ms. Despaigne aligns herself with several organizations, including Leadership Orange, a leadership training program based in Orange County, New York.
In conjunction with her work, Ms. Despaigne contributes to her community as a fundraiser and member of the Pine Bush Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She also dedicates herself to those less fortunate as the director of operations for Siblings Keeper’s Closet. While her career has been filled with standout moments, she takes the most pride in being a mother to her special needs children and devoting herself to her community. Additionally, Ms. Despaigne is honored to have made a significant impact during her tenure as a case manager.
The cornerstone of Ms. Despaigne’s success lies in collaborating with others to fulfill goals she cannot achieve alone. Within five to ten years, she intends to experience her career’s continued growth and success. Ultimately, Ms. Despaigne aims to bridge the gap between the special needs and mental health communities and the resources they haven’t been able to access.
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