Experience

World Institute on Disability

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director and CEO

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Marcie Roth is Executive Director and CEO of the World Institute on Disability, one of the world’s first advocacy, public policy and research centers organized and continually led by people with disabilities. WID is dedicated to disability rights and disability justice as imperatives for global social justice, through operationalizing inclusion for 1.3 billion children and adults with disabilities across the globe. Under her leadership, WID prioritizes policies, systems and tools for community living; accessibility and universal design solutions; and inclusive emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, centering our work on intersectionality and racial equity. Marcie is a global thought leader, serving as an expert consultant to governments, corporations, health systems, and the United Nations. She launched the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration in 2020 to bring corporate and foundation funders together with local disability-led organizations to accelerate humanitarian relief directly to disaster-impacted communities where and when it’s needed most.



The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies and Inclusive Emergency Management Strategies LLC

• President and CEO

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

  Marcie Roth established Inclusive Emergency Management Strategies (IEMS) LLC after transforming nationwide whole community inclusion from inside FEMA from 2009-2017. She brought over 30 years of strategic leadership across local, national & global disability advocacy and civil rights initiatives. IEMS designs & delivers customized tools, resources & technical assistance to anticipate & resolve whole community inclusive emergency management challenges across local, national & global stakeholders. IEMS manages the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, www.disasterstrategies.org. The Partnership is a national emergency management stakeholder coalition with state & territory affiliates & a shared mission of equal access & full inclusion for the whole community before, during & after disasters. Roth was appointed by President Obama to FEMA in 2009 as Senior Advisor, Disability Issues. In 2010, at the request of DHS, she accepted a career position, establishing the FEMA Office of Disability Integration & Coordination, building a team of 150 experts & leading over 400 disaster deployments. Prior to her appointment to FEMA, Ms. Roth founded the Global Disability Solutions Group, providing leadership towards improving outcomes for 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, consulting with the World Bank on their Global Disasters and Disability initiative. Roth served in executive leadership roles with the National Coalition for Disability Rights, National Spinal Cord Injury Association, National Council on Independent Living & TASH. She is a global expert on disability inclusive disaster risk reduction, representing the US Gov't to the UN. Continuing her commitment to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, she serves as Handicap International's 2017 Hilton Fellow & as a Juror for the UNISDR-Nippon Foundation international Sasakawa Award issued at the 2017 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.



US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA

• Director, Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2017

  Advisor to the FEMA Administrator/Deputy Administrator on disability issues. Serves as a primary source of high-level policy advice and expertise to the Administrator/Deputy Administrator and the senior leadership on complex programmatic, regulatory, and legislative proposals relative to disability issues. Also serves as a liaison between DHS Headquarters and other Department components on the integration of Department-wide disability policies and initiatives in support of the FEMA Administrator’s objectives and views. FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.



Global Disability Solutions Group

• President and CEO

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

  The Global Disability Solutions Group (GDSG) provides the technical assistance needed to navigate complex challenges. eliminate barriers and maximize outcomes across the spectrum of disability . We have over 35 years of cross-cutting experience in solving disability-related challenges, big and small. Global Disability Solutions was founded on a belief that the solutions that enable people with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of daily living are also the solutions to stronger and healthier communities for all. Consultancies included: - The World Bank o Research to practice on the impact of disasters on vulnerable populations in the US, Indonesia and Bangladesh - Daniels and Associates o Developing and implementing systems to better reach and link native communities across the United States utilizing strategies that increase communication to improve employment outcomes and improve health care. o Developmental Disabilities Act reauthorization impact study. - Healing Iraq o Assisting medical team in Baghdad to address tertiary health care needs of injured children utilizing technology to increase telemedicine and other approaches to improve access to best practices in healthcare, rehabilitation and inclusive development. - Solutions Marketing Group o Providing guidance in implementing disability inclusive initiatives in the US and globally. - New Editions o Building infrastructure for a 2010 federal initiative


National Coalition for Disability Rights and ADA Watch
• Executive Director

  • Oct 2008 - Mar 2009


National Spinal Cord Injury Association

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• CEO

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2008

  Provides all aspects of executive leadership for a large national membership organization with a committed Board of Directors, enthusiastic working committees and active chapter and member involvement, seeking changes in public policy, resources and practices that improve the quality of life and opportunities for over 1 million people with spinal cord injuries and diseases and other mobility disabilities. Chief executive officer, responsible for all financial, personnel and organizational management matters. Responsible for leading and managing all fundraising, resource development, program and membership development activities. Organization’s spokesperson for all media, Congressional, Administration and public policy activities.


National Council on Independent Living
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Advocacy & Public Policy

  • Aug 1999 - Jan 2002

TASH
• Spain
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Governmental Affairs

  • Jun 1995 - Aug 1999