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Joseph Amodeo

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New York, NY 10019

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Bio

I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), and a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) with over 15 years of experience in human services, specializing in support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Currently, I serve as the Director of Career Development and Communications at Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) and I am the founder and CEO of Lincoln Square Coaching.

Currently, I am pursuing a doctorate in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership with a concentration in Human Resource Development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My research explores dialogic organization development, psychological safety in the workplace, and the role of managers in fostering inclusive, learning-centered environments.

Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of direct service, policy, and systems transformation. My approach blends person-centered planning with organizational and workforce strategies that promote dignity, autonomy, and long-term success for people with disabilities.

I am passionate about supporting fellow professionals through evidence-based training, reflective dialogue, and practice-informed leadership. I seek to bring both field experience and research insight to my presentations and research, offering practical tools and renewed inspiration to advance the critical work of people working at all levels in human and social service organizations.

Certifications

  • Certified Case Manager
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Certified Vocational Evaluator
  • Social Security Administration Vocational Expert

Education

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, United States
Master of Science, 2022
Rehabilitation Counseling
Advisor: Scott Sabella, Ph.D.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois, United States
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) / In Progress, 2026
Human Resource Development
Advisor: Chang-kyu Kwon, Ph.D.

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Master of Public Administration, 2014
Public Administration

University at Albany
Albany, New York, United States
Bachelor of Arts, 2008
Religious Studies

University at Albany
Albany, New York, United States
Master of Arts, 2010
Political Science
Advisor: Holly Jarman, Ph.D.

Job History

Chief Executive Officer
New York, NY, United States
April 2021 - present

Senior Director of Strategy and Communications
New York, NY, United States
February 2012 - present