Jane Ann Worlock

Areas of Expertise: autism spectrum disorders, training and staff development, distance learning

Jane Ann Worlock has been with CARD Albany since April 2007. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a concentration in Social Work from Siena College and a Master of Science degree in Education from The College of Saint Rose. Her professional experience includes more than 30 years experience in the health and human services field of which 20 years were spent in the area of professional development and community education. Jane Ann has extensive background working in the areas of community mental health care and services to individuals with developmental disabilities including autism. Prior to joining the staff at CARD Albany, Jane Ann created videos and other distance learning products for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. She was a long-time panelist for the Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Surrogate Decision-Making Committee and is a parent representative to her local school district's committees on preschool special education and special education. She and her husband are parents to five children including a son with ASD.