Close Up Radio Spotlights Andrea Todaro of Innovative Placements

BUFFALO, NY -- Andrea Todaro, a long-time Buffalo native, explored two of her interests in her undergraduate studies at SUNY Fredonia—music and psychology. She later received a master’s degree from Villanova University.

In 2001 Andrea founded Innovative Placements, a company that places people with a wide range of qualifying conditions in fulfilling employment. The flexibility and revenue Andrea enjoys from this profession liberates her to be an opera singer.

Andrea notes that in her early music and dance classes, she learned lessons about poise, confidence and reaching outside of one’s comfort zone; lessons she passes on to clients in one-on-one trainings and group workshops. Such coaching services are part of what Innovative Placements offers to the large number of Americans whose aspirations might be compromised by a disabling condition.

“I adore meeting people with disabilities and experiencing a new level of humanity,” Andrea says. “I take delight in watching them reach their potential, when they discover their personal power and blossom.”

Andrea helps clients to identify their strengths, which makes them more effective when interviewing. Her team can also look at any accommodations that might be necessary to ensure success. Hiring those who think or move differently helps companies benefit from a loyal and empathetic employee.

Andrea also says that the market has grown exponentially since she first started in the placement field. When she did experience her first lull, during the 2020 pandemic, she turned her musings into a book of poetry, “The Tales, Tails and Trails of Triple Creek”.

For more information about Andrea and Innovative Placements visit www.ipswny.com