Kate Drake, M.Ed., CRC.

Staff Specialist, Community Rehabilitation Programs

Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

Kate Drake has been employed by the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services for twenty-three years, currently as Staff Specialist for Community Rehabilitation Programs (DORS).  In this role, she is responsible for the development and implementation of a continuing program for the establishment, improvement, and utilization of Community Rehabilitation Programs and supporting DORS staff and community providers in the promotion of policy and practice towards mental health-supported employment.  Catherine chairs the DORS Community Rehabilitation Provider Advisory committee and represents DORS as a member of various inter-agency committees related to behavioral health. Her areas of interest include career assessment, mental health-supported employment, and the development of policy and practice towards successful employment outcomes for persons with disabilities.