The NJACP Provider Perspectives Podcast brings together the voices shaping the future of intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) services across New Jersey.

Hosted by NJACP CEO Libby Vinson, this podcast features real conversations with leaders, providers, and experts working on the front lines of care, advocacy, and innovation. Each episode offers insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the IDD community from workforce solutions and healthcare integration to policy, funding, and the real impact of decisions like Medicaid and COLA.

Through authentic stories and expert perspectives, this podcast creates a deeper understanding of the systems that support individuals and families, while amplifying the voices driving meaningful change. Explore the episodes below to hear directly from the people making a difference every day.

Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and Chair of the Assembly Health Committee

In this episode of Provider Perspectives, host Libby Vinson sits down with Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, to discuss her deep commitment to the disability community and the critical policy battles shaping the future of services in New Jersey.

A founding member of the New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus, Assemblywoman Murphy has been a tireless champion for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the workforce that supports them. She opens up about how she first stepped into this space, why competitive wages for DSPs are non-negotiable, and what's at stake in the current state budget negotiations — particularly as federal Medicaid cuts threaten to impact the very community they serve.

Doreen Yanick, Director of Autism New Jersey's Law Enforcement Initiative

On this episode of Provider Perspectives, Libby sits down with Doreen Yanick, Director of Autism New Jersey's Law Enforcement Initiative. Launched in 2024 with support from the NJ State Bar Foundation, the initiative works to build autism-friendly practices across municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies statewide.

Doreen shares the program's key phases, the Blue Envelope Program for motor vehicle stops, mandatory training efforts at police academies, and her vision for where the initiative is headed — including expanded protections for autistic individuals in group homes and day programs.

Liza Gundell, CEO of Family Resource Network

On this episode of Provider Perspectives, Libby sits down with Liza Gundell, CEO of Family Resource Network — a statewide NJ organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all 21 counties, from age 3 to 85.

Liza breaks down what respite care really is, why it's one of the most undervalued services in the system, the challenges families face including the burdensome 90-day reauthorization requirement, and the deeply human bonds that form between direct support professionals and the families they serve.

Donya Chamberlain, CEO of Dreams in Motion

On this Episode of Providers Perspectives with Libby Vinson, CEO of NJACP, her interview with Donya Chamberlain, CEO of Dreams in Motion — a growing New Jersey provider offering community-based support, respite, and pre-employment services for individuals with disabilities.

Founded in the middle of COVID in 2020, Donya shares how she built a person-centered agency from the ground up, the power of staff referrals, their unique "Dream Machine" photo booth, and what keeps her going despite the challenges of being a newer, smaller provider.

Elizabeth Drobit-Blair, CEO of Quality Management Associates (QMA)

Libby Vinson sits down with Elizabeth Drobit-Blair, CEO of Quality Management Associates (QMA) and NJACP Board Vice President, to challenge the way policymakers, critics, and the public talk about provider overhead.

TOPICS COVERED:

What "administrative costs" really fund in disability services
The 2018 shift to fee-for-service and what it means for providers today
Why a $75,000 van is just the starting point
Training, insurance, and the unseen infrastructure of quality care
Stories of the individuals who motivate the work

Michelle Habingreither, Executive Director, Adult Residential Services - Bancroft

Libby's interview with Michelle Habingreither, who has more than 22 years of experience at Bancroft, Michelle shares her passion for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), celebrating staff and individual achievements, and helping move the profession forward through recognition, advocacy, and workforce development.

This episode highlights:

The importance of professionalizing the DSP role
Why community-based services matter
The impact of recognition events like NJACP STARS
Leadership and advocacy within the IDD community
Building dignity, independence, and inclusion for individuals receiving support

At the 2026 NJACP Annual Conference, Libby Vinson, CEO of NJACP, officially kicked off the Provider Perspectives Podcast with engaging conversations featuring providers, members, speakers, and board members from across the state.

The podcasts below capture valuable insights, real conversations, and shared perspectives from those attending the March 2026 conference. Together, by sharing provider perspectives, we can strengthen connections, inspire collaboration, and help drive meaningful change throughout New Jersey’s IDD community.