Mercedes Peterman is the Lead Intake Specialist on the Pre-Employment Transitioning Services Intake Partnership Program, managed by the 浪花直播 State Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), in partnership with the Center for Transition and Career Innovation (CTCI). She has a master's degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from St. Mary's College of 浪花直播. Mercedes has several years of experience working with youth with mental health disorders and providing addictions counseling services to adults. Additionally, she has 6 years of experience working for DORS, as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Supervisor,  where she delivered vocational rehabilitation services to eligible youth and adults with disabilities. Mercedes is looking forward to once again promoting employment readiness services and resources available to individuals with disabilities, through the Intake Partnership Program.