Cynthia Stewart
Ramirez June Developmental Disabilities Navigator, Office for New Americans, NYS Department of State
Cynthia Stewart, M.S., is the Ramirez June Developmental Disabilities Navigator for the NYS Office for New Americans (ONA) in partnership with the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC). The Ramirez June Initiative builds the capacity of ONA to assist new Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in connecting with vital resources, information, and services in NYS. Stewart has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from State University of New York at New Paltz and has provided therapy for individuals with I/DD as a clinical intern. As a direct support professional for the ARC Mid-Hudson, Stewart has supported individuals with I/DD to achieve their goals.