Our Team
Leadership
Dave Bulkowski, JD
Executive Director
Peggy Helsel
Development Director
Bill Holmes, LMSW
Associate Director
Karin Hopman
HR and Finance Director
Management
Ella Bonner
Workforce Development Director
Derrick Collins
Independent Living Team Manager
Kim Davey
Community Engagement and Advocacy Director
Ellen Seese
Operations Manager
Judi Siegert, OTRL, CAPS
Occupational Therapy Department Manager
Independent Living
Jacob Doorn
Independent Living Specialist
Kristen Kelling
Independent Living Specialist
Jenny Markel
Informational and Referral Specialist
Kevin Sellon, MPA
ADA Employment Advocate and VDC Options Counselor
Community Engagement & Advocacy
Jackson Botsford
Accessibility Specialist
Jon Cauchi
Inclusion Consultant and Trainer
Nicholette Driggs, CAPS
Absolutely Accessible Kent Business Development Coordinator
Michael Williams
Community Organizer
Workforce Development
Chloe Bayer
Benefits and Employment Specialist
Dylan Melton
Youth Transition Specialist
Nick Vanderwall
Youth Transition Specialist
Nick and Doc Vanderwall
Leader Dog
Occupational Therapy
Elizabeth Kreager, CAPS
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Amanda TePastte, MSOTRL, CAPS
Registered Occupational Therapist
Renee Thompson, COTAL, CAPS
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Terese Marchelletta, MSOTRL, CAPS
Registered Occupational Therapist
Development & Finance
Danielle Hanson
Social Media and Communications Specialist
Ashley Kadwell
Event and Administrative Specialist
Courtney Redman
Volunteer and Intern Coordinator
Michele Trevathan
Annual Fund Manager
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At Disability Advocates we believe each person, regardless of their abilities, has equal rights and opportunities. It’s actually in our vision statement!