| DANIEL W. HOPKINS 7127 SOUTH QUEMOY STREET AURORA, COLORADO 80016 Office: (303) 617-8922 Fax: (303) 617-8923 danhopkins8922@msn.com |
BIO
Dan Hopkins is the founder and president of Dan Hopkins & Associates (DHA). His organization is a consulting firm primarily
serving the public rehabilitation community, and specializes in organizational design and development, with an emphasis on
disability and diversity. DHA works with the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Howard University to
advance the causes of minority persons who have disabilities through increased advocacy and leadership.
Dan also serves as the National Coordinator for the Rehabilitation Capacity Building Project (RCBP). The Project is an initiative of
the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Education aimed at bringing traditionally underrepresented
populations into the public rehabilitation program.
Prior to working in the role of National Coordinator, Dan served as a faculty
member with the University of Arkansas, Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program. In this capacity, Dan coordinated
the Cultural Diversity Initiative. Working with programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act, he was able to develop initiatives that
led to increased numbers of minority individuals with disabilities receiving services and attaining quality outcomes.
Dan is highly sought after as a presenter on a variety of issues concerning social justice and human rights. In addition, Dan has
been appointed to serve on the Rehabilitation Council for the State of Colorado by Governor Bill Owens. Dan is an ordained priest
in the Episcopal Church and has served as Rector in a local parish and as Social Justice Officer for the Diocese of Colorado. Dan
has completed graduate studies in the areas of Divinity and Public Administration and is in the process of completing his course
work toward a Doctoral degree in Public Policy.
Dan Hopkins is the founder and president of Dan Hopkins & Associates (DHA). His organization is a consulting firm primarily
serving the public rehabilitation community, and specializes in organizational design and development, with an emphasis on
disability and diversity. DHA works with the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Howard University to
advance the causes of minority persons who have disabilities through increased advocacy and leadership.
Dan also serves as the National Coordinator for the Rehabilitation Capacity Building Project (RCBP). The Project is an initiative of
the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Education aimed at bringing traditionally underrepresented
populations into the public rehabilitation program.
Prior to working in the role of National Coordinator, Dan served as a faculty
member with the University of Arkansas, Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program. In this capacity, Dan coordinated
the Cultural Diversity Initiative. Working with programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act, he was able to develop initiatives that
led to increased numbers of minority individuals with disabilities receiving services and attaining quality outcomes.
Dan is highly sought after as a presenter on a variety of issues concerning social justice and human rights. In addition, Dan has
been appointed to serve on the Rehabilitation Council for the State of Colorado by Governor Bill Owens. Dan is an ordained priest
in the Episcopal Church and has served as Rector in a local parish and as Social Justice Officer for the Diocese of Colorado. Dan
has completed graduate studies in the areas of Divinity and Public Administration and is in the process of completing his course
work toward a Doctoral degree in Public Policy.