Paula Costa has worked thirty years in the field, currently as a Specialty State Plan Residential Program Manager for DDCS in WA state. Her career started in NH as a direct care professional, then as a case manager, and lastly as a Certified NH START Coordinator. She is inspired to partner with others who provide services for people living with an intellectual developmental disability to support their autonomy, be an active member of the community they live in and work towards achieving life goals and dreams.