Stephanie Whelan, LISW-CP, LICSW is the Director of Workforce Strategy and Operations at EmployReward Solutions (ERS), a national Employment Network under the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work Program. In this role, she drives strategic workforce initiatives and operational excellence to empower individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment opportunities. Stephanie holds dual licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker — certified in South Carolina (LISW-CP) and licensed in Massachusetts (LICSW) — bringing a clinical and human-centered perspective to the intersection of disability, workforce development, and program operations.