Ms. Rowe spent the past 18 years dedicated to improving the lives of others. While earning an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, she worked with people diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Her coursework provided her with a greater understanding about the issues affecting her clients, and in turn developing her advocacy for the rights of the vulnerable. Her first role in the nonprofit sector was as a direct support professional where she provided essential care and helped individual’s attain their goals. While continuing her work with people with disabilities, Ms. Rowe elevated to the role of an assistant supervisor in 2016. She quickly acclimated and honed her leadership skills, ensuring quality care and providing guidance to frontline employees. Since 2023, she serves as a community service supervisor at Heavens Hands. She’s cultivated a reputation for being a compassionate, hands-on leader who fosters a culture of respect and empowerment. She’s been instrumental in implementing successful programs, in addition to demonstrating the ability to collaborate with other community organizations to expand support and services for her program participants.

Ms. Rowe’s career has created a path of both rewarding and humbling work, enabling a more holistic approach to care. Her work for the underserved is a lifelong dedication to advocacy.