ARC OF THE TREASURE COAST ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR

 
ARC OF THE TREASURE COAST ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR
FOR ITS NEW TIP/EVENT CENTER IN PORT ST. LUCIE
 
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL. – The ARC of the Treasure Coast is pleased to announce it has named Jennifer Rooks as the Director of its Therapeutic Intervention Program (TIP) and Event Center located in Port St. Lucie. Rooks is a dynamic community leader with more than 12 years of experience in workforce development, nonprofit leadership, and strategic planning.
Before joining ARC of the Treasure Coast, she managed youth employment initiatives, led workforce development programs, and secured key partnerships and funding to expand services. Her early career in early childhood education helped build a foundation in operations, family engagement, and team leadership. 
Earlier this year, the ARC of the Treasure Coast purchased the property at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane which was formerly the Vista Gardens Ballroom. The facility will soon be home to the ARC of the Treasure Coast’s Therapeutic Intervention Program (TIP) and Event Center which will benefit hundreds of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Monday through Friday during regular business hours the facility will be used for ARC programs. After hours and on weekends, the Center will be available to rent for events like weddings and banquets, weekly club meetings or church services.
Rooks is skilled in program development, staff training, grant writing, and building collaborative networks. She has completed Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Master Class in Leadership through Spot on Strategies, attended Purdue University, and holds several credentials supporting her work in nonprofit leadership. 
Congratulations, Jennifer!
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About ARC of the Treasure Coast: The ARC, (Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and adults with I/DD through residential, vocational, educational, behavioral, and other healthcare services.  ARC provides support, assistance, and training that enhances the abilities of children and adults with disabilities to thrive each day and achieve their fullest potential.