Stacy Nonnemacher PhD, MEd

Stacy L. Nonnemacher, Ph.D. is the Director of Cross-Systems Strategies for the National Association for State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) where she is responsible for leading NASDDDS’ efforts to support states in developing positive support models for people with dual diagnosis, medical complexity, multi system involvement, and other populations with complex support needs.

Dr. Nonnemacher received her Ph.D. from Lehigh University and most recently served as the Clinical Director for Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations in the Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs. In this role, Stacy influenced and informed policy and programmatic decisions related to state Medicaid programs, focusing on clinical practices and behavioral science to effect change and create best practices in supporting people, their families, and other supporters. With over twenty-five years of experience in the field supporting children, adolescents, and adults in home, community, and school settings, Dr. Nonnemacher also conducted applied research and capacity-building efforts embracing the application and replication of positive approaches.