Leslie Thompson

Executive leader in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) sector with experience overseeing multi-service operations, large-scale budgets, and complex regulatory environments. My background includes senior leadership within Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration and executive oversight of residential, day, employment, and personal support services. I bring deep expertise in Medicaid waiver systems, compliance, quality improvement, and strategic growth. I began my career as a Direct Support Professional and am also a parent of a child with autism, grounding my leadership in lived experience. I build strong systems, empower teams, and deliver measurable outcomes for mission-driven organizations.