Meet the Team

Executive Leadership

Kari Kingsolver

Executive Director
Oversees our organization's day-to-day operations

Program Staff

Misha Marie

Director of Programs
Oversees our programs, including TAAP and the Access & Empowerment Hub

Abby Guzman

Assistant Director of Programs
Supports the Director of Programs with overseeing our programs

Ash Ri'chard

Independent Living Program Coordinator
Oversees our Supported Living program and facilitates our SLLEDD life skills program

Julie Hardenburger

Art & Exercise Instructor
Leads our claymaking, glassmaking, Tai Chi, and walking classes

Krystina Montesi

Music & Dance Teacher
Leads our performance-based TAAP activities

Jeff Forty

Program Support Specialist
Supports individuals in building life skills, connecting with their community, building meaningful relationships, and pursuing goals through individualized support and engaging activities.

Jen Hernandez

Art Instructor
Leads our ArtFocus painting classes

Gracie Herrick

Program Support Specialist
Supports individuals in building life skills, connecting with their community, building meaningful relationships, and pursuing goals through individualized support and engaging activities.

Sarah Simmons

Community Advocate
Provides perspectives from lived experiences with neurodiversity

Thrift Store Management

Ann Morey Ross

General Manager of Thrift Stores
Oversees day-to-day operations at our thrift stores

Anna Stevenson

Philomath Store Manager
Oversees day-to-day operations at our Philomath thrift store

Jill Gerlach

Volunteer Coordinator
Oversees thrift store volunteers

Administrative Staff

Brianna Bleiwas

Administrative Assistant
Manages our marketing and provides support to other departments