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 spent 3 years working in residential services and support brokering. I’m very familiar with all the different types of services such as vocational, residential, behavior support, communication etc. I assisted adults with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and medical needs. I have extensive experience with high behavioral and high medical needs individuals as well as adults of all ages. I have also worked with individuals who have been through the court system.

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'?
I think it is extremely important to build a trusting relationship with the people I work with by listening closely and having strong communication them. I think every person's needs are different and equally important – no person's situation will ever be the same. I partner with people by being accountable and being someone they know they can go to when thy have questions or need guidance.

What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
I enjoy working with all different types of people, and learning how to best help each person. I love meeting new people and trying to figure out situations and helping to problem-solve. Being an IRIS consultant allows me to get up close and personal with people because I get to visit their homes and learn all about their needs. I am very grateful to be able to play such a role in people's lives and being able to help as much as I can.

What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
Prior to being an IRIS consultant, I worked in Dane County as a residential agency home manager for adults with intellectual disabilities. After managing several homes, I moved on to being a support broker in Dane County for adults with intellectual disabilities. Over the last 5 years, these experiences have not only given me the opportunity to gain experience and understanding of all different types of intellectual disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities as well as dealing with the law/court issues, but also the opportunity to become very familiar with all the different types of services offered such as vocational, residential, behavior support, communication, etc.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending my free time hiking, running and exploring new places. I love spending time with family and friends as well as trying new restaurants. I also enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.