TMG IRIS Consultant Biography
TMG IRIS Consultant Name: Allison Schmidt
Joined TMG: June 2015
Phone Number: 844-864-8987
Email: IRISInfo@tmgwisconsin.com
Location & Experience
Other Experience:
Prior to coming to TMG, I worked for the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County for seven years. I have extensive experience working with older adults and individuals with Alzheimer's in addition to working with adults with mental health issues, physical and developmental disabilities, and alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) issues.
County/Region I'm Familiar with: Milwaukee, Racine
Languages or Communication Skills: English
More About Me
How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
I believe in empowering others to be as independent as possible by looking at ability, not disability. How can we work as a team to achieve independence and a sense of achievement and well-being together I believe that empowering one person can lead to empowering others and, in turn, have a positive effect on the community.
What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
I love meeting new people and learning from them. I do have a job to do to, but I like to know what I do helps others, even it is just to make them smile.
What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
I like to think my history of growing up in an environment that was open to learning and being fair and kind to others helped shape my path for working with others in the community and in providing compassion for others. I believe that this lead me to my path of education and career choices. I also still love to learn and explore how I can better myself, others, and my community.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I am an avid reader and enjoy all kinds of topics. There is nothing I love better than a good book and a cup of tea. I also love to be creative and work on arts and crafts. I love spending time with my stepson and family in addition to spending time with my dog and cats. I am a nature lover and collect frogs. In addition, my family and I love hockey.
