Renée East Fernandez founded Personal Care Solutions (PCS) in 2015. She has over 26 years of support, planning, direction, coaching, administration and program facilitation experience in the human services arena. Renée has overseen multiple day and residential programs funded through Medicaid under the Department of Social Services (DSS) and Department of Developmental Services (DDS). 

 

Prior to the launch of PCS, Renée served  as Vice President of Residential Facilities Services at The Kennedy Center in Trumbull, and preceding that served as Vice President of Human Services at Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut, based in Bridgeport. She also served as a surveyor for the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for more than 10 years. (CARF). 

 

Renée earned her B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and has a M.S. in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University. Her first positions in the field of disability included working as a direct support professional and an employment specialist. She is a dedicated member of the disability services industry, providing a person-centered, innovative and seasoned approach to supports and care.  She prides herself on being as tirelessly dedicated to her own family of 6, as she will be to yours!