01/04/2024

Teresa Kobelt

Chief Innovation Officer

Teresa has spent her career pioneering, innovating, and improving the systems and services Ohioans with disabilities and their families rely on. From spearheading new initiatives to establishing award-winning partnerships, Teresa has the unique ability to turn remote possibilities into actionable plans. She is driven by mission and helps organizations operationalize their values, bring people together, and co-designs solutions.
Over the course of her career, Teresa has run a large provider agency, led an Adult Services department, and served as Deputy Director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, overseeing such key initiatives as Early Intervention, Family Engagement & Support, Trauma-Informed Care, and Employment First. Most recently, Teresa helped launch the Office of Policy at OCALI, a global leader in autism and disability.

Teresa earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University where she was a Leadership Excellence in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellow. During this time, she also worked as a direct support professional. More than any classroom or professional role, however, Teresa’s greatest learning experiences have come from her kids — both of whom have multiple disabilities.

Teresa likes to laugh, Google all the things she can’t remember or doesn’t know, and spend time with her family, especially in the woods.

Contact for: Chief Innovation Officer

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