Ali has been dedicated to the field of transition and employment since 2008, serving in a variety of roles including direct support provider, job developer, educator, program manager, and training and technical assistance leader. She is passionate about amplifying the voices of individuals with disabilities and using technology as a tool to create a portrait of competency.
In her role at Wise, Ali leads the development of professional learning, training, and technical assistance initiatives that support competitive integrated employment, transition, and person-centered practices. She developed the Website Portfolio Course and continues to facilitate cohorts and technical assistance that help professionals support students and job seekers in documenting their strengths, skills, experiences, and goals. As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, she coordinates marketing strategies across multiple projects to ensure consistency and impact.
She has experience in classroom and community-based transition programs, as well as providing national training and technical assistance for federal grant projects at both state and local levels. Ali has presented at national conferences, including TASH, APSE, and Project SEARCH, on topics such as website portfolios, technology tools for job development, student-led IEP meetings, and employment success stories.
Residing and working in Alexandria, Virginia, Ali holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Arizona.
