IRIS Consultant Biography

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  Consultant Name Dakota McCure
  Company Name TMG
  Phone Number 844-864-8987
  E-Mail IRISInfo@tmgwisconsin.com

Work History (starting with most recent)

Name of Agency Date of Employment Job Title
TMG 8/05/19 IRIS Consultant

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.

Educational Background

Name of Institution Major/Degree Degree Obtained Date Obtained
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Psychology – Bachelor of Arts Yes 6-2009

Credentials

Name of Certification / Accreditation Certifying Agency Date Certification was Obtained

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

I was the lead case manager/instructor at a Milwaukee area day program for individuals with developmental disabilities for five years, working with folks with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. I then moved on to serving as a caregiver for a gentleman with autism for the next four years before beginning my position here at TMG.

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 meet with the participant and learn about them: What would an ideal day look like, and how can we navigate around the obstacles between them and living a more meaningful, vibrant life? We will discuss what supports and services are already available to them, then develop a plan that will put additional services in place to help them achieve their goals. The participant is the driver of their life, and I am the helpful passenger partnering with them, and providing guidance and encouragement along the way.

What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
I believe everyone should have the right to make important decisions about their day-to-day life as much as possible. Who knows what you want most out of your life than you do? I love having the opportunity to help people plan and execute meaningful changes to lead safe, happy, fulfilling lives.

What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
With a background in case management and years of experience working with folks with a variety of physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities, I am familiar with the local services and resources that may be needed for folks with special needs to maintain a high quality of life.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love to travel and be outdoors. I enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring my neighborhood. In the warmer months, I enjoy going out to the backyard to take in the natural world around me while tending my vegetable garden. I love to cook and experiment with new recipes. I'm also an animal lover and have spent countless hours cuddling with my cat while watching TV on the couch.

WI DHS/DLTC/F-01486 (04/2015)