IRIS Consultant Biography

Care Responsibilities

Your TMG IRIS consultant is your partner as you create a plan that meets your needs and stays within your IRIS budget. Your TMG IRIS consultant can connect you to resources in your area, and will be a great source of information for any questions you have about the IRIS program. In a self-directed program like IRIS, you decide who provides your support and services and when they happen. You may have natural support from people in your life, or you may choose to purchase the support you need from an agency or someone that you hire directly. Your TMG IRIS consultant will be there to talk through these decisions with you, and will help you put a plan in place that reflects your choices.

Educational Background

Credentials

Specialties (e.g., working with autism, the elderly, employment for people with disabilities or youth in transition, mental health, experience with assisted technology)

Prior to coming to TMG, I held a variety of roles that will allow me to use my skills to help individuals in the IRIS program. I have experience as a Vocational Case Manager, as an Employment Specialist/Job Coach, as a Benefits Specialist, and in working with both youth and adults with a variety of backgrounds in residential settings.

County/Region I'm familiar with

Milwaukee

Languages or Communication Skills

English

I'm comfortable with pets in the home

Yes

More about me

How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
It's important to me to learn what is important to you. As your partner, my goal is to make you feel as though your goals are being achieved, and to ensure that your budget is configured in the best to achieve those goals.

What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
My favorite thing about being a TMG IRIS Consultant is that there is no one way to do things. How we partner together is truly up to you, and I will work with you to make our partnership what you want it to be. My joy comes from seeing someone else obtain something they have wanted and worked for.

What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
I have a variety of experiences that have prepared me to be a TMG IRIS Consultant. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life, as well as have learned about employment and benefits resources. I am passionate about what I do, and I genuinely care about the people I partner with. This allows me to connect with individuals so that I can assist them as much as possible.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three sons exploring the outdoors together.