Norwich Consulting Services promises to provide outstanding training and consulting services that will help your organization operate at its best. Unique in its diversity of professional consultants, Norwich Consulting Services offers flexibility for your busy organization. We will meet your objectives with training and consulting services by some of the best in the business.

Meet our consultants:

Susan Dlouhy, MRC, is the Managing Director of Norwich Consulting Services. She has a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from The Ohio State University. She is the co-author of UpCycling Sheltered Workshops (Ohio University/Swallow Press). >>more info

Mike Heifner, B.S. is the Director of Norwich Consulting Services. Mike has been providing outstanding employment services for people with disabilities for 25+ years. He is considered by many to be one of the best in the business. He has developed training using practical experience and his knowledge of Ohio’s supported employment funding systems (Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities).   >>more info

Hap Hinkle, MA has over 35 years experience in special education working with children of all ages.  Most of her time at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities was spent working in Early Intervention.  >>>more info

Patty Mitchell, MFA is a working artist and social entrepreneur specializing in collaborations between artists with and without developmental disabilities. Designs from collaborative artworks are translated into product with a focus of creating employment for underserved populations and funding streams for continued programming. Mitchell created Passion Works Studio, in Athens Ohio (1996), where today 32 artists with cognitive disabilities work as artists and have generated over a half million US dollars since 1998. >>>more info

Barb Seckler, B.A. has 35 years of work experience has focused on external affairs, political strategy, project management and strategic communications. She is an Influencer who has the skills and connections to bring together people and organizations to achieve desired results. >>more info

Sara Sherman, M.S. is the President and CEO of Sara Sherman International. She is a sought after speaker, trainer, and organizational management expert.  Sara supports agencies by providing in-depth organizational analysis and the strategic planning and action steps needed to make organizations stronger, more efficient, “on-mission”, and regulatory compliant. >>more info

Laura Cummings, BS. Growing up with a brother with a disability led Laura to a career working with people with disabilities. Even from a young age, Laura recognized the people who had a positive effect on her brother’s life.  Laura knew that she wanted to be one of these people who could make a difference. >>more info