Audrey Winkler | Executive Director, JESPY House
- Audrey is the Executive Director of JESPY House, an agency that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- In 2019, she was appointed by Governor Murphy of New Jersey to sit on an oversight board that advocated for improvements to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Podcast
Overview
Affordable housing is vital for the independence and dignity of adults with disabilities. It provides more than shelter; it offers the freedom to live on their own terms. However, barriers like financial challenges and limited accessible housing make achieving independence difficult. Organisations like JESPY House are crucial, offering affordable housing and supportive services to help individuals thrive. JESPY House fosters an inclusive community, helping adults with disabilities build skills and confidence for daily life, employment, and broader societal engagement. This episode explores the importance of affordable housing and the work of advocates like Audrey Winkler in empowering adults with disabilities.
[00:29] – About Audrey Winkler
- Audrey is the Executive Director of JESPY House, an agency that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- In 2019, she was appointed by Governor Murphy of New Jersey to sit on an oversight board that advocated for improvements to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- She was a director at Seton Hall University’s nonprofit sector, “Resource Institute Center for Community Research and Engagement.”
- Audrey also ran her own consultancy helping nonprofits to flourish.
[06:30] – How are you addressing the need for affordable housing for your clients?
- JESPY House is developing the “Go Big for JESPY” project, which involves building two buildings in South Orange to provide affordable housing for clients.
- This initiative is funded through individual philanthropy and a significant matching gift from Leon and Toby Cooperman.
[20:35] – What are some benefits provided to JESPY House employees to enhance team collaboration and morale?
- JESPY House offers unique benefits like a student loan forgiveness program, recognition for exceptional work, and various professional development opportunities.
- We also emphasise collaboration through interdisciplinary meetings and project management processes.
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Learn more about Audrey Winkler: LinkedIn
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- Audrey is the Executive Director of JESPY House, an agency that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- In 2019, she was appointed by Governor Murphy of New Jersey to sit on an oversight board that advocated for improvements to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- She was a director at Seton Hall University’s nonprofit sector, “Resource Institute Center for Community Research and Engagement.”
- Audrey also ran her own consultancy helping nonprofits to flourish.
