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 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 , Ash Ri'chard Community Resource Coordinator Connects program participants to local resources and facilitates our SLLEDD life skills program Jeff Forty Program Support Specialist Supports individuals in building life skills, connecting with their community, and exploring personal and employment goals. Timothy Nierman Community Advocate Provides perspectives from lived experiences with neurodiversity Dinah Schultz Program Support Staff Provides extra support during TAAP activities Announcing Soon! Art Instructor Leads our ArtFocus painting classes Mari Reddington Billing Specialist Manages billing for TAAP participants and provides extra support during activities Sarah Simmons Community Advocate Provides perspectives from lived experiences with neurodiversity Thrift Store Staff 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 Jennifer Newville Finance Manager Oversees our financial operations Brianna Bleiwas Administrative Assistant Manages our marketing and provides support to other departments Send us a Message