Community Networking

In this session we will look at ways to increase your network. We know that networking can feel uncomfortable, and we want to increase your confidence and get you thinking about it in a different way.

Paula Collins is the Assistant Vice President of Employment at WORK Inc. She manages a team in North Central Ma who support people with challenges to work. Her team works with MRC, DDS, and DTA as well as 9 area high schools to create programming to improve workplace skills. Paula has presented on multiple topics within disability rights, work supports and DEI on both the local and national levels. She holds her CESP certification as well as the Marc Gold and Associates Customized Employment certification and is a Fitchburg State Leadership Institute graduate. Paula has also assisted in the design and implementation of the Fitchburg Disability Steward program which trains residents for leadership roles in the community. She is an active board member of Stepping Stone Community Theater and MA APSE as well as a member of the DDS Statewide Quality Council. In her spare time, she can be found on Lake Quinsigamond or at Polar Park.