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  Person-Centered Tools for Student Led IEPs
  This multi-session on-demand training focuses on Person-Centered Planning tools and strategies that support student-led IEPs. Attendees explore practical ways to center student voice, build self-advocacy skills, and collaborate with educators and...
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  Browse our full catalog of live and on-demand trainings covering employment, transition, leadership, self-advocacy, and community inclusion.
  - Wise Learning Center
  - Webinar Series
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Projects
- National Website Portfolio Pilot Project
  This initiative introduces website portfolios as a practical tool to support youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. The project integrates technology, self‑advocacy, and employer engagement by...
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  - National Website Portfolio Pilot Project
  - PRIDES Learning Series
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  - Oregon Transformation Project
  - Georgia Supported Employment Capacity Building Project
  - REACH
  - Language Access Forums
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Consulting
- Customized consultation, strategic planning, leadership development, and systems improvement.
  Events & Facilitation Professionally facilitated meetings, events, retreats, and collaborative learning experiences.
  - Facilitation Services
    
    PATH Plans
    
    Graphic Facilitation & Recording
    
    Person-Centered Planning (PCP)
  - Event Management
  - Communities of Practice
  Browse resources and opportunities that strengthen leadership, self-advocacy, engagement, and personal development.
  - Kolbe
  - Executive Coaching
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Board Members

Paula Johnson

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Board Chair

David Mank

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Vice Chair

Katherine Carol

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Amy Gonzalez

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Cheryl Mitchell

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Santa Perez

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Zack Siddeek

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Margaret-Lee Thompson

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Karen Williams

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Cesilee Coulson

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Executive Director

Susan Harrell

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Assistant Executive Director

Jim Corey

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Program Development Director

Monica Zumach

(She/Her)

Director of Training & Technical Assistance

Jaimie Laitinen

(She/Her)

Director of Training & Technical Assistance

Dan Rutten

(He/Him)

Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Shaun Wood

(He/Him)

Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Robyn Slocom

(She/Her)

Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Emily Harris

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Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Charly Sullivan

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Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Katherine Titus

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Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Jenny Crook

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Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Alison DeYoung

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Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Angela Dirk

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Senior Benefits Planner

Anne-Marie

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Training & Technical Assistance Manager

David Murahashi

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Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Anthony Contreras-Sanchez

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Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Heather Evans

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Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Rob Van Oss

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Digital Content Manager

Ryan Riggs

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Digital Media Developer

Tyler Talcott

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Digital Media Assistant

Beth McKenney

(She/Her)

Communications Specialist

Stefanie Folkerts

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Creative Media and Marketing Specialist

Cameron Barnett

(He/Him)

Training Coordinator

Moe Cain

(They/She)

Systems & Contracts Coordinator

Brentice Loper

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Operations & Systems Coordinator

Olena Riazanova

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Director of Finance

Bryant Phillips

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Accounting Manager

Joe Jucal

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Accounts Payable and Payroll Coordinator

Tanya Morrow

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Administrative Assistant

Associates

We partner with a dynamic pool of Associates. This group of subject matter experts lends their experience and wisdom to the capacity building activities throughout Washington, Oregon and beyond. Wise associates provide thousands of hours of technical assistance and training each year to support the development of a dynamic workforce that includes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Michael Beasley

Associate

William Bedford

(He/Him)

Associate

Trish Borden

(She/Her)

Associate

Chris Brandt

(She/Her)

Associate

Jesus "Chuy" Campuzano

(He/Him)

Associate

Julie Carpenter

(She/Her)

Associate

Faith Chaufty

(She/Her)

Featured Presenter

Chris Christian

(He/Him)

Associate

Nicolette Christians

(She/Her)

Associate

Alexandria Cordova

(She/Her)

Featured Presenter

Michael Goodwill

(He/Him)

Associate

Chuck Goodwin

(He/Him)

Associate

Timotheus “T.J.” Gordon Jr.

(He/Him)

Associate

Nicole Gorman

(She/Her)

Associate

Jeff Grace

(He/Him)

Featured Presenter

Donna Gunnels

(She/Her)

Associate

Curtis Harris

(He/Him)

Featured Presenter

Resa Hayes

Featured Presenter

Shalese Heard

(She/Her)

Featured Presenter

Kimberly L. Johnson

(She/Her)

Associate

Teri Johnson

Associate

Lisa Fox Latchford

(She/Her)

Associate

Mary Matthews

Featured Presenter

Debra McLean

(She/Her)

Associate

Val Morgan

(She/Her)

Associate

Aimee Nelson

(She/Her)

Associate

Ashleigh Nightengale

(She/Her)

Featured Presenter

Laura O’Rourke

(She/Her)

Associate

Linda Rolfe

(She/Her)

Associate

Merry Reid Sheffer

(She/Her or They/Them)

Associate

Ivanova Smith

(She/Her)

Featured Presenter

Wally Tablit

(He/Him)

Associate

Marsha Threlkeld

(She/Her)

Associate

Erin Treiber

(She/Her)

Associate

Daman Wandke

(He/Him)

Associate

Jennifer L. White

(She/Her)

Associate

Lance Wolcott

(He/Him)

Featured Presenter