Dan Rutten (He/Him or They/Them)

Dan has been dedicated to the field of Supported Employment since 2004, bringing over two decades of experience in empowering individuals through meaningful work. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles including Job Coach, Employment Consultant, and Program Manager, consistently advocating for inclusive employment practices. Since 2021, Dan has also served as a Certified Benefits Planner with the BenefitU program.

Dan is a graduate of the University of Washington and furthered his expertise by becoming a Certified Work Incentive Liaison and Benefits Planer through Cornell University. His professional passions lie in benefits planning, job coaching and fading supports, environmental adaptations, Person Centered Planning, and leveraging goal setting to drive impactful services. He also brings a strategic lens to program management, always seeking ways to improve systems and outcomes.

Dan is a firm believer in the philosophy that knowledge is meant to be shared. He thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys working alongside others to create innovative solutions and support networks.