TMG IRIS Consultant Biography
TMG IRIS Consultant Name: Heather Brandt
Joined TMG: April 2021
Phone Number: 844-864-8987
Email: IRISInfo@tmgwisconsin.com
Location & Experience
Other Experience:
Prior to joining TMG, I had 18 years of experience working with individuals with various developmental and physical disabilities, including people living with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, cognitive delays, behavioral disorders, and seizure disorders. I worked for Homes for Independent Living – a group home setting where I assisted individuals with personal cares, assistive devices, and activities of daily living. More recently, I worked for 16 years at Lakeside Packaging Plus (LPP), a non-profit organization who provides day-services, prevocational services, employment to adults with disabilities. I worked direct care at LPP before being promoted to case manager, a position I enjoyed for 10 years. I assisted with the development of a prevocational program for adults with disabilities who want to work in the community, as well as taught them soft skills and job-coached to help them with workplace success. I have been trained in crisis prevention intervention, which focuses on de-escalating and handling potentially violent situations, and have also worked in a middle school special education classroom with higher needs students.
County/Region I'm Familiar with: Winnebago
Languages or Communication Skills: English
More About Me
How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
I have a genuine interest in listening to your personal story and will give my best effort to assist you in leading a meaningful and purposeful life. I am excited to work together with you to identify and to help you meet your individualized goals, and I truly value the relationships and connections that I get to form along the way.
What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
My favorite thing about being a TMG IRIS Consultant is hearing personal stories and helping individuals get the tools they need to achieve a self-directed life that is both successful and fulfilling.
What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
I am confident that my past experiences along with my education have prepared me to be a compassionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable TMG IRIS Consultant.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, attending my son's soccer games, taking walks, playing board games, and reading books.
