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SHEILA
MAGUIRE,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sheila retired from the Arizona Department of
Economic Security; Division of Developmental
Disabilities after serving 36 dedicated years. Ms.
Maguire’s titles with DES/DDD included Child
Development Training Specialist, Habitation
Technician, Habilitation Residential Service
Manager, and Habitation Service Project Coordinator.
Some of her primary roles were monitoring group
homes, conducting investigations, and working with
local law enforcement agencies. She co-authored a
successful curriculum the trained statewide law
enforcement agencies, Division Managers, and
provider agencies. The training program included
topics covering the basic understanding of
developmental disabilities and mental illnesses, how
to effectively identify and interact with disabled
individuals, and identifying resources available to
law enforcement professionals. She travels
nationally facilitating this training.
MICHAEL THOMPSON,
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Michael is retired from the Mesa Arizona Police Department after 21 years of service. He is currently a Commander with the Arizona State University Police Department and is currently assigned to the administration division. During his career in law enforcement he has worked in numerous assignments including patrol officer, violent crimes detective, jail sergeant, bike unit sergeant, community action team sergeant, advanced training sergeant and a school resource officer sergeant and is a CIT (Critical Incident Team) Officer. Michael has been working with the Arizona Department of Developmental Disabilities for over nine years and is currently working with Maguire Consulting helping provider agencies deliver the best possible services to clients. He has lectured nationally and throughout the State of Arizona helping to bridge the gap between police and provider agencies. Michael brings a unique perspective to the table with his experience in police work as well as his understanding of the mental health system. Michael possesses a M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Relations, a M.A. in Administration and Leadership and a B.S. in Education from Northern Arizona University.
JOLENE VAN RIPER,
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Jolene is a graduate of Arizona State University
with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Her
nursing career spans over thirty-five years of
varied behavioral health nursing experience. Her
experience includes staff and management positions
in adult and adolescent psychiatry, chemical
dependence, and out patient services in an urgent
care setting. She has set up and launched adult
psychiatry and drug treatment programs.
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