Training and Technical Assistance Manager

Annie Lorenz, MA, CRC, serves as a Training and Technical Assistance Manager at the National Disability Institute, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in disability employment, vocational rehabilitation, and psychiatric rehabilitation. Her work focuses on strengthening strategies that support individuals with disabilities in pursuing meaningful employment and advancing coordinated approaches across service systems.

In her role at NDI, Annie provides national training and technical assistance to states and service providers implementing disability employment practices and policies. Her work frequently focuses on coordinated employment strategies such as Integrated Resource Teams (IRTs), Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Customized Employment, and other supported employment models that align services to support individuals pursuing their employment goals.

Prior to joining NDI, Annie worked within Missouri’s public vocational rehabilitation system supporting individuals with significant disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment.

Annie holds a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Her past teaching experience includes graduate coursework in psychiatric rehabilitation.

She is particularly passionate about advancing employment as a pathway to recovery, economic independence, and full participation in community life for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions.