David founded Perspectives in 1978. Prior to that he was a home Director, a house parent, and worked in a variety of human service areas. David has a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Bachelors in Social Service.

David has been married for 32 years and has three children, the youngest of whom is an undergraduate at Tufts. His two daughters live on the west coast and are completing their graduate degrees. His wife Joyce is an early childhood educator, a public school principal and has worked as an accreditation specialist for public schools. He lives in North Kingstown.

Following his graduation from the University of Rhode Island, Peter began working in the field of developmental disabilities as a sheltered workshop supervisor in 1977, subsequently moving into residential work as a Direct Support Professional. Peter became the Director of a group home for eight men in Newport, Rhode Island in 1980. Six years later, Peter received the call to move into administrative work, where he has been ever since. He has been with Perspectives since 1998.

As an Administrator, Peter’s work takes him down many roads. Among his myriad of responsibilities, Peter manages all of the properties owned or occupied by Perspectives, and coordinates all of the transportation needs for the agency, including vehicle acquisition, insurance, and maintenance. Peter is also Perspectives’ Safety Officer, and delivers regular training sessions in home management and safety, environmental resources, and safe driving. Peter makes his home in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Judy has been with Perspectives for 18 years, in the capacity of Assistant Executive Director. Judy’s role consists of supervising the Administrative Leadership team and the Clinical team as well as running the day to day operations of the agency.

Judy has provided significant contributions to the agency by developing new and unique services such as Youth & Family Services, Transitional School Services, Therapeutic Summer Program, while enhancing Vocational Development Services and creating unique living situations.

Judy's focus has been to work with significantly behaviorally challenged individuals.

Earlier this year, Sean experienced his six year anniversary with Perspectives Corporation. Sean was initially hired as a clinical supervisor in the home-based treatment program. Along the way, he gained some administrative responsibilities in the Youth and Family Division as the program began to expand. Today Sean is a full time Administrator in this division. He accomplished his undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Vermont and his masters degree from the University of Miami in Mental Health Counseling. At this time Sean carries licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Prior to Perspectives, Sean was a counselor at a community mental health agency in Fall River, MA. Overall, his professional experience has involved working with consumers of all ages, providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups. As a native Rhode Islander it has been a pleasure for Sean to be a professional in the Perspectives family serving this community.

Kim grew up in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and attended the University of Rhode Island. She started working at Perspectives Corporation in 1989 as a job coach at Alternatives Job Placement Center. While finishing her degree in Psychology at URI, Kim advanced her career through the years from direct support (at AJPC and Mockingbird Group Home) to various management positions (at Westerly Group Home, Circle Drive Group Home, Mockingbird Group Home and Spindrift Day/Vocational Program). In 2003, Kim was promoted to her current position as an Administrator for several day/vocational and residential programs as well as two apartment programs.

Kim has held many leadership positions but none quite as challenging and rewarding as that of being a mom. Kim enjoys living in Wickford, RI with her husband and two children.

Casey has been with Perspectives for 15 years. Casey started at East Greenwich group home as a fill-in then full-time direct care. While working direct care, Casey was substitute teaching, mostly for the West Warwick School system. After not finding a teaching position, in March 1993 Casey applied for and became one of 2 assistant directors at East Greenwich group home. A couple of months later, Casey also applied for and became a psychologist assistant, a position that Casey held concurrently with his AD position.

In July 1994, Casey applied for and obtained the director’s position at Crestwood Drive. In 1996 he opened Moonstone Beach Road and served as a director both this program and Crestwood. In 1998, Moonstone Breach Road became Whipple and Casey continued on as Director, adding Riverview and leaving Crestwood. In November of 1998, he applied and was hired for temporary administrator position. The position became permanent a few months later.

He still and always will love music, but it has taken a back seat to his new favorite hobby: being married and having two young girls.

Nancy started with Perspectives in July of 1997 and got married in August of 1997. Nancy began with the TSS program as a fill-in, became an Assistant Director in the summer of 98, became the Director of the Coventry Program {Adult Day Services} in the fall of 98 and became an Administrator in the summer of 2000. Nancy graduated from RIC in 1990 with a BS in Early Childhood Education-Language Arts Concentration.

Prior to coming to Perspectives, Nancy was substitute teaching and working at a DCYF group home in Wakefield. Nancy grew up in Narragansett then moved to South Kingstown prior to Jr. High. Nancy presently resides in Narragansett by the beach and is blessed to live so close to the ocean. Nancy and her husband enjoy vacationing in Long Boat Key in Florida, near Nancy's parents

The fall of 2006 will mark Dale’s 25th year with Perspectives. Dale began as a part time Direct Support Professional at Heritage while working full time at LaPlante Center. Next, Dale was hired as the Director of Circle Drive, a position she enjoyed for several years. In the early ‘90’s Dale had the opportunity to open a new home, Crestwood Drive. Dale’s next experience was extremely challenging and a unique learning experience. Dale was hired as the Director of both Crestwood and Kings Factory and ran them simultaneously.

These experiences, the talented, wonderful people Dale worked with and had the pleasure to serve prepared her for her current position of Administrator. Dale has two adult sons and has the good fortune to live in Narragansett.

Brenda has worked at Perspectives since 1994 (12 years). Brenda graduated from Rhode Island College with a masters in Social Work in 1998 and began working in the Youth and Family Services Program. Previous to that Brenda started as a fill-in at Crestwood on the weekends, then went to full time, then transitioned into a Psych Assistant Position, and then became a Social Worker for the children's program.

Brenda met her husband at Perspectives... she has been married for 7 years and has 2 children. Brenda's hobbies include boating, exercise, and going to the beach with her children. Her favorite drinks and foods are coffee in the morning and ice cream anytime!! Brenda's personal goal is to run the Perspectives 5 K in September!!