Charlene Dwyer

Charlene Dwyer is the Administrator of the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). She has served in this capacity since July 2001. Charlene has 32 years of experience in the development and provision of supports to persons with disabilities including working three years in an independent living center from 1990-1993. In addition to her public service, she has also worked in higher education and in several non-profit sectors.

Charlene earned her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Doctorate Degree in Counselor Education. She has been an individual NCIL member since individual memberships were offered and is a member of NCIL's Employment and Social Security Committee. Charlene fully supports partnerships between VR employment and Independent Living that lead to an improved quality of life for our common customers - persons with disabilities who want to be fully integrated into and contributors to their communities.