2024 Golden Heart Award Winner

WENDY QUARLES

My work and passion is working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism and mental /physical health disabilities. I have been working as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) for 12 years.  I've always been a helper.  When I began to recognize the stigma axround mental illness and the lack of programing and resources for this population,  I became even more motivated to make a difference.  I have worked in the mental health in many capacities: community-based programs, hospital settings and private in-home services.  I am honored to have been chosen by my peers to receive this award