Nampa Adult Services Staff
GSDC trains our professionals with the highest industry standards and latest innovations in therapy.
Our paraprofessionals are also trained at this level to ensure consistency and the highest quality service possible.
Exceptional training, Exceptional staff for Extraordinary people!
Exceptional training, Exceptional staff for Extraordinary people!
Lori Jo Poole
Clinical Director of Adult Services
Lori Jo has worked at Gem State Developmental Center since 1999 and is currently the Clinical Supervisor at the Meridian Adult Program. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has earned Bachelor of Arts
and Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Idaho State University and a Masters in Social Work from Boise State University. She has 20-years of experience working with adults
and children with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.
She has experience working with individuals, groups and professional staff in a variety of settings. Her therapeutic experience includes: parent coaching, sexuality and social skills training, cognitive self-change, anger management, behavior modification and drug and alcohol education. She is currently the President of the Board of Idaho Families of Adults with Disabilities.
Email: lpoole@gsdcdda.com
She has experience working with individuals, groups and professional staff in a variety of settings. Her therapeutic experience includes: parent coaching, sexuality and social skills training, cognitive self-change, anger management, behavior modification and drug and alcohol education. She is currently the President of the Board of Idaho Families of Adults with Disabilities.
Email: lpoole@gsdcdda.com
Charlotte Dringle
Developmental Specialist II
Charlotte has worked at Gem State Developmental Center since 2006. She has a bachelor’s degree from Hiram College in Ohio and a masters’ degree in Adult Education from the
University of Phoenix. She started her career at GSDC as a Developmental Technician and shortly thereafter was promoted to the level of Developmental Specialist I and then to a
Developmental Specialist II.
Charlotte has worked collectively in this field for 12-years and loves the people she works with. She feels joy in watching their growth and shares in their pride in themselves with each accomplishment.
Email: cdringle@gsdcdda.com
Charlotte has worked collectively in this field for 12-years and loves the people she works with. She feels joy in watching their growth and shares in their pride in themselves with each accomplishment.
Email: cdringle@gsdcdda.com
Rodica Ghimbasanu
Developmental Specialist
Being born in the heart of Romania, S-E of Transylvania, I worked as an elementary teacher for 22 years. I moved to US on July 2008. I was dedicated and compassionate in my job, therefore on the
transition process in US, I started working as a caregiver. One year later I started a Medicaid transportation business. Working with people disabled all these years, and being interested in my professional
development, I continued my education at CWI. In the same time I am a translator for Boise School District from Romanian and French.
My only relative in US is my only son, Vlad, who is 26. I love working with people, and I consider this job is suitable with my skills, experience, and knowledge.
Eu vorbesc limba romana (I speak Romanian)
Je parle francais aussi (I speak French)
Email: rghimbasanu@gsdcdda.com
My only relative in US is my only son, Vlad, who is 26. I love working with people, and I consider this job is suitable with my skills, experience, and knowledge.
Eu vorbesc limba romana (I speak Romanian)
Je parle francais aussi (I speak French)
Email: rghimbasanu@gsdcdda.com
Valorie Dudgeon
Developmental Technician
Diana Garcia
Developmental Technician
Yo Hablo Español
Yo Hablo Español
Robin Simmons
Developmental Technician II
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