Lisa Drennan

Lisa has a 36-year career supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be active and engaged within their community. At New England Village in Pembroke, MA, she gained experience in working as a Direct Support Worker and eventually as Director of The Sollar Wellness Center specifically designed for this population.

In 2014, she joined the South Shore YMCA as the first-ever Association Director of Inclusion, creating innovative programs and comprehensive staff trainings to build a culture of inclusion. In 2018, Lisa started her company, MERGE Inclusion Consulting where she provides consultation, staff training, and systems implementation to community entities committed to recreation, sport, and social program inclusion.

She has spoken at local, regional, and national conferences and events including National Inclusion Project, Arc of Massachusetts, Recreation & Park Associations, Mass Down Syndrome Congress, Northeast YMCA Camping Conference, and Current Trends in Autism.