Our People
Our team is here to help you, please contact anyone below to start your independent living journey.
Leadership
Executive Director
Dave Bulkowski, JD
Development Director
Peggy Helsel
Associate Director
Bill Holmes, LMSW
Community Engagement & Advocacy Manager
Kim Davey
Operations Manager
Ellen Seese
Workforce Development Manager
Trina Edmondson
Occupational Therapy Department Manager
Judy Morris, OTR
HR & Finance Director
Karin Hopman
Independent Living Team Manager
Derrick Collins
Independent Living
Information and Referral Specialist
Jenny Markel
Independent Living Specialist
Kristen Kelling
Independent Living Specialist
Jacob Doorn
Community Engagement & Advocacy
Absolutely Accessible Kent Business Development Coordinator
Patrick Parkes
Community Organizer
Michael Williams
Accessibility Specialist
Jackson Botsford
Community Education Specialist
Jon Cauchi
Workforce Development
Benefits Navigator /ADA Employment Specialist
Shawn Arapovich, JD
Youth Transitions Specialist
Ella Bonner
Benefits & Employment Specialist
Chloe Bayer
Youth Transition Specialist
Nick Vanderwall
Occupational Therapy
Lisa Nelson-Williams
Terese Marchelletta
Registered Occupational Therapist
Amanda TePastte, OTR
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Renee Thompson
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Marissa Pressler, COTA/L, CAPS
Occupational Therapist
Registered
Sarah Wheeler, MS, OTRL, CAPS
Development & Finance
HR Assistant
Denise Blair
Annual Fund Manager
Nathan Slauer
Events & Administrative Assistant
Ashley Kadwell
Volunteer & Intern Coordinator
Courtney Redman