SUNY Orange recently recognized 34 students who completed training programs in Direct Support Professional (DSP), earning career-focused certificates that prepare graduates for an in-demand profession while creating pathways to continued education.

The Direct Support Professional program consists of three stackable credential levels that prepare individuals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, aging-related needs and other disabilities in community settings. As students progress through the program, they develop skills in person-centered care, communication, advocacy, community inclusion and leadership.

Credits earned can be applied toward related SUNY Orange degrees.

This competency-based program provides focused, workforce-ready training that can be completed in less time than a traditional degree while helping meet the needs of regional employers.

For more information about the Direct Support Professional program, contact Nolly Climes, LMHC, Human Services Coordinator in the Behavioral Sciences Department, at nolly.climes@sunyorange.edu or (845) 341-4139.

SUNY Orange Microcredential Completers (August 2026)

NEW YORK STATE

ORANGE COUNTY

Chester: Ashleigh Vandermeulen (DSP 2)

Cornwall: Christopher Morgan (DSP 2)

Cuddebackville: Nona C. Ramsey (DSP 3)

Highland Mills: Sharah Melvin (DSP 3)

Maybrook: Regine Pierre (DSP 1)

Middletown: DesArae Kiara Domond (DSP 1), Marceline P. Joseph (DSP 1), Marie Veillard Pierre (DSP 1), Jerry Brandon Almodoval (DSP 2), Vana Lisa Diggs (DSP 2), Suzie Jolicoeur (DSP 2), Siobhan M Valentia (DSP 3)

Monroe: Leon Jacques (DSP 1), Chyrra Jolicoeur (DSP 2)

Montgomery: Nicole Manzo (DSP 3)

New Windsor: Jeanne Delinois (DSP 3)

Newburgh: Hennies M. Fernandez Calderon (DSP 1), Larry Alonze Jackson (DSP 1), Hennessys Fernandez (DSP 2)

Port Jervis: Natasha Monique White (DSP 1) Lerone James-Watson (DSP 3)

Tuxedo Park: Abel Wesler Senat (DSP 1)

 
DUTCHESS COUNTY

Poughkeepsie: Rose Ouma (DSP 2)

 

ROCKLAND COUNTY

Garnerville: Marlene I. Arroyo (DSP 1) Will Damis (DSP 3)

Pomona: Manette  Francois (DSP 1)

Sloatsburg: Mac Mathieu (DSP 2), Rose Katia Charles Mathieu (DSP 3)

Stony Point: Snerly Leger (DSP 3)

Suffern: Suze Princivil (DSP 3)

West Haverstraw: Daniella Petit-Frere (DSP 1)

 

SULLIVAN COUNTY

Bloomingburg: Charisse N Sims (DSP 1), Iesa Stokes (DSP 2)

OUT OF STATE

PENNSYLVANIA

Milford: Jason Alan Ruiz (DSP 1)

 

Total microcredential completers: 34