Cathy Yadamec - Project Manager

Cathy Yadamec has been with CQL since 1999 employing CQL’s Seven Quality Strategies to contribute to the growth and development of learning organizations.

Ms. Yadamec has 30 years experience coordinating services with persons with disabilities by involving the person, professionals, support staff, family and friends toward common goals.

Prior to joining CQL, M. Yadamec served in many roles in social service organizations. She used The Personal Outcome Measures ^® for planning and quality assurance/improvement. Ms. Yadamec has developed, implemented and administered programs for children and adults of all ages.

Her work in Missouri and Illinois includes: serving as the Director of Developmental Services in a community-based multi-services agency providing services to over 100 people in small group homes including ICFs/MR and vocational settings; Director of Residential Services in a large private residential agency serving 200 people in congregate living and in small supported living arrangements through the Medicaid Waiver program; a private contractor for an agency that provided individualized supports through counseling and education to persons with challenging behaviors and to families who were having difficulties; and Director of Quality Assurance and Training serving approximately 80 persons.

Ms. Yadamec has developed and implemented quality improvement/enhancement measures. She supervised staff and encouraged personal and professional growth through training and coaching. She was involved with providing services that met and exceeded regulatory requirements. She managed budgets, solved problems and developed creative program options. She is proud to say she has worked in four different organizations that were nationally accredited.

Ms. Yadamec earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of Missouri in Columbia and a Master of Science in Education at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. She is still learning from the people she meets during her adventures.