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HSRI Announces Additions to its Executive and Senior Leadership Teams

HSRI announced the addition of three vice presidents to its executive team and the expansion of its senior leadership team. Sebrina Johniken has been appointed to the role of vice president, human resources and administration; Alexandra (Alixe) Bonardi to the role of vice president, intellectual and developmental disabilities; and Leanne Candura to the role of vice president, population health.

“For years, Sebrina, Alixe and Leanne have provided invaluable decision-making support at HSRI, and their contributions have energized the organization and helped expand our focus. HSRI will benefit from this more diverse decision-making team,” said David Hughes, president of HSRI.

New NCI Co-Directors for HSRI

The National Core Indicators team, which includes National Core Indicators—Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI-IDD) and National Core Indicators—Aging and Disabilities (NCI-AD), is pleased to announce that Stephanie Giordano and Dorothy Hiersteiner will be serving as NCI Co-Directors for HSRI. Alixe Bonardi, the previous NCI Director will continue to serve NCI in an advisory capacity.

Working through COVID-19

Our heart goes out to everyone whose health or family has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These last few weeks (and months, for some) have brought so many changes to the way we live and work. Our own workforce has transitioned from partly to fully remote, and we’re constantly connecting and trying new things to stay positive and engaged through this tough time.

NCI Data Brief: Characteristics and Outcomes of Older Adults With IDD

Examining National Core Indicators data from 2017-2018, NCI researchers explored characteristics and outcomes for older adults (age 55+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The latest NCI Data Brief summarizes the results and describes how they can be used to help plan and provide supports for older adults with IDD. Among the findings, respondents who were over 55 were:

New National Center to Support Timely, Coordinated Services for Brain Injury

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced the launch of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Technical Assistance and Resource Center. The Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) will administer the new center along with its partners from the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) and a group of subject matter experts, including people with lived experience of TBI.