Joe Zesski, MDiv, is the Program Manager of the Northeast ADA Center.  Joe has served as the New Jersey affiliate of the Northeast ADA through Resources for Independent Living since 2009. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard University and a Bachelors in English Communications from Cabrini University. Joe’s focus has been on assistive technology, accessible web design, the transition of students with disabilities from high school, and accommodations in the postsecondary education environment. He is the Community Education Coordinator at Resources for Independent Living; the independent living center serving Burlington County New Jersey. Joe also chairs the Burlington County Disability Issues Committee. 

Jennifer Perry has worked in the accessibility field for over twenty years providing ADA training and technical assistance to architects, code officials, businesses and other stakeholders nationwide.  She previously worked for United Spinal Association in both Government Relations and Compliance roles. She is certified by the International Code Council (ICC) as an Accessibility Specialist/Plans Examiner and is a certified ADA Coordinator. 

Cynthia Stewart, MS is the Senior Program Manager for the Ramirez June Initiative at the NYS Office for New Americans (ONA). Since 2019, Cynthia has led the ONA Ramirez June Initiative which builds capacity to assist new Americans with developmental disabilities (DD) through outreach, research, and partnership in NYS. Cynthia has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the State University of New York at New Paltz and has provided therapy for individuals with DD as a clinical intern. As a direct support professional for the ARC Mid-Hudson, Cynthia has supported individuals with IDD to achieve their goals.