Meet Our New “Q”

Amanda Blocker has joined the staff at Faith, Hope, and Charity Staff as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP). This position is responsible for creating, coordinating, implementing and tracking programs for the children we serve. She also serves on several internal committees related to the care of the children. Blocker grew up in Laurens, Iowa, and graduated from Laurens-Marathon high school. After graduation she attended the University of Iowa, obtaining a degree in Psychology. Prior to coming to Faith, Hope and Charity, she worked with people with disabilities at St. Luke’s Health System and REM Iowa Inc. in Cedar Rapids. Blocker says her career has been very rewarding so far; “My position here gives me the opportunity to see the children become more independent and learn new skills. It’s heartwarming to watch the children grow and reach their fullest potential”. When she’s not at Faith, Hope & Charity, Blocker enjoys golf, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeye’s, spending time with family, boating, and shopping. Blocker joins Michaela Boyd who has worked as a QMRP since 2004.