Nicole DelPrete

Nicole DelPrete, LMSW, is a social work leader and educator with more than a decade of experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and strengthening community-based services. She has built a career spanning direct support, case management, community engagement, and program development, giving her a well-rounded perspective on how high-quality services are designed and delivered. In her current senior leadership role at PCCS, she helps guide initiatives that promote inclusion, responsive programming, and strong partnerships across the community. A proud graduate of the College of Staten Island, Nicole earned her MSW and remains connected to the next generation of practitioners as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Social Work Department. Her work is grounded in macro social work and in bridging micro and macro practice, helping teams translate day-to-day client needs into sustainable systems and policies. Nicole is known for a strengths-based, collaborative approach that prioritizes leadership development, team building, and trust-centered relationships. She is passionate about creative problem-solving, community inclusion, and advancing equitable opportunities for people.