Gwen Dean, Personal Assistant Services Director (PAS)
gwend@abil.org

Gwen Dean serves as Arizona Bridge to Independent Living’s (ABIL) PAS Director. Prior to joining ABIL, Dean worked in collaboration with Maricopa County Long Term Care in the development of their attendant care program.  She subsequently developed the ABIL PAS program,  including attendant training, referral and program policies and procedures.  Currently, the program is providing attendant care services to over 6,000 consumers.

Dean’s experience also includes a position with Mental Health Resources in New Mexico, where she managed the transitional living center and day treatment program, designed to help residents with mental illness transition from state hospitals back into their communities.