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 - Program Developer

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 and ETP Coordinator

Krystina Montesi

Music & Dance Teacher
Leads our performance-based TAAP activities

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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

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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 Store Manager

Ann Morey Ross

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

Anna Stevenson - Philomath Store Manager

Anna Stevenson

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

Jill Gerlach - Volunteer Coordinator

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