Rita M. Gardner is the President and CEO of Melmark, a multi-state human services organization she has led since 2015. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master of Public Health from Boston University, she has over 40 years of experience developing community-based services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
She is a accomplished legislative advocate who has shaped public policy impacting special education and disability services across the U. S. Her work focuses on ensuring equitable access to high-quality, evidence-based care and creating fair pay for direct support professionals.
Interesting fact: She has been named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Commonwealth Institute for seven consecutive years (2018-2024).
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