Nancy C. Folk is the child of a parent with barriers and developmental disabilities, and she utilizes her personal experiences and unique perspectives in helping others with compassion and empathy. Nancy has enjoyed a lifelong career as educational and human services professional and volunteer in many organizations; she has both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education, including graduate of distinction honors in special education, and she is experienced as a behavioral specialist with a certification in autism education. Today, Nancy is active in her community with service activities and organizations that seek to improve educational, social, and economic capabilities and resources.