Hi, I’m Dr. Tom Pomeranz
Dr. Thomas Pomeranz is a nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant in the field of services for people with disabilities. He is the highly acclaimed creator of Universal Enhancement, which teaches strategies promoting community participation and supporting people to have a quality life.
Curriculum Vita
EDUCATION
Notre Dame University:
Post Graduate Studies Experimental Psychology
November, 1999 – present
Doctor of Education in School Administration 1972
Minors: Special Education/Mental Retardation Business Administration
Master of Science in Education 1969 Specialization: Children with Mental Retardation Bachelor of Science in Education 1968
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Executive Officer
Universal Life Stiles LLC – Indianapolis, IN
Provide training, technical assistance and management and clinical consultation to organizations, agencies, State Departments in the human services field
Deliver keynote presentations and conduct training seminars in the disability field Develop a wide range of staff training materials related to the field of disabilities
Advisory Board July 1, 2014 – present Medisked, LLC – Rochester, NY
A Human Services software company dedicated to improve the quality of life, reduce costs, increase capacity in Human Services agencies and Home Care.
Policy Fellow/Visiting Lecturer
Minot State University North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities (University Center of Excellence)
Chief Clinical Officer
December, 2006 – present
December, 1993 – Nov. 1999
VOCA Corporation – Dublin, Ohio
Advises management on the clinical aspects of operations, service delivery and professional services Monitors the quality of clinical service functions and serves as a technical resource
Provides leadership in the implementation of total quality initiatives
Establishes a consulting service division
Serves as a technical resource to the Mergers and Acquisitions team
Provides ongoing clinical training to staff at all levels in the organization
Adjunct Faculty/Visiting Lecturer
St. Louis University Medical Center; Clinical Faculty for Health Services Education and Research
1981 – 2005
National Director of Training and Consultative Services July, 1991 – December, 1993 VOCA Corporation – Dublin, Ohio
Lead effort to develop, market and deliver clinical training, management consultation and technical assistance nationally
Provide technical assistance in supporting positive behavioral change, active habilitation, inclusion, leadership development and management training
Provide training and consultation to management, professional and paraprofessional staff Write articles for publication in professional journals
Vice President of Training and Support Services
VOCA Corporation – Columbus, Ohio
Coordinate the development and delivery of all training services and technical assistance
Vice President of Operations
VOCA Corporation – Columbus, Ohio
Supervise all corporate and regional operations for corporation of $45 million annual revenue
Coordinator of Habilitation Services
VOCA Corporation – Columbus, Ohio
Assistant Superintendent – Habilitation
Bellefontaine Habilitation Center – St. Louis, Missouri
Director of Health Services Continuing Education
St. Louis University; Center for Continuing Education and Research
Coordinator of Field Experiences
St. Louis University; Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration
Assistant Superintendent of Treatment
St. Louis State Hospital Complex – Missouri
Missouri Department of Mental Health; Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
1990 – 1991 1986 – 1990
1985 – 1986 1983 – 1985 1981 – 1983 1980 – 1981 1978 – 1980
Treatment Planning Consultant Special Assignment 1978 Farmington State Hospital – Missouri
Missouri Department of Mental Health; Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
Executive Director
Huntington County ARC – Huntington, Indiana
Assistant Professor/Coordinator
Madison College – Harrisonburg, Virginia
Virginia Project for Early Education of Young Handicapped Children
Special Project consultant/Doctoral Residency
State Department of Education – Richmond, Virginia
Graduate and Administrative Assistant
Indiana University; Special Education Department – Bloomington, Indiana
Associate Instructor
Indiana University – Bloomington, Indiana
Title I 89-313 Regional Consultant
Indiana Department of Mental Health; Northern Regional Center – South Bend, Indiana
1975 – 1977 1974 – 1975
1973 – 1974 1972 – 1973 1972 1971 – 1972 Page 2
Hospital Administrator
Northern Indiana Children’s Hospital – South Bend, Indiana Learning Disability Specialist (part-time)
Visual Guidance Clinic – South Bend, Indiana