TMG IRIS Consultant Biography
TMG IRIS Consultant Name: Kelly Heck
Joined TMG: November 2024
Phone Number: 844-864-8987
Email: IRISInfo@tmgwisconsin.com
Location & Experience
Other Experience:
Prior to coming to TMG, I worked at the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Kenosha County for 16+ years. My roles included both a Long -Term Care Functional Screener and an Information, Assistance and Access Specialist where I answered telephones, provided resources, completed intake for referrals to other programs and met with individuals in person when they came into the office needing assist. Prior to this position, I also worked as a Job Coach/Developer in both Racine/Madison with people with Intellectual Disabilities and Physical Disabilities with job placement and assistance with maintaining employment.
County/Region I'm Familiar with: Kenosha, Racine
Languages or Communication Skills: English
More About Me
How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
Partnering to me means getting to know you and what is important to you to live your best life and meet your goals. We can do that by looking at your current supports and see what works for you and what needs to be added or changed so that you can obtain or maintain the life you want and meet your goals. This may include "Thinking outside the box".
What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
The most rewarding part of this job for me is seeing people living the life that they want for themselves. Whether it is living independently in your own apartment or home or going to work or getting out and socializing with friends/families or volunteering, each person has the ability to make those choices for themselves.
What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
As I stated earlier, I worked at the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Kenosha County and as a Job Coach/Job Developer at two different agencies in both Racine and Madison. These roles have given me a better understanding of empowering people to make choices for themselves to allow them to live the life that they want and that makes them "happy".
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my spare time, I enjoy reading as well as 'Binge Watching" TV series. I am a big "Harry Potter" Fan and Game of Thrones. I love anything "Disney". I am also an animal lover. I took in a kitten from a feral cat that I named "Rue" after one of the Hunger Games characters. I am also a Vegetarian and like to work out to stay healthy and happy. My friends and family are very important to me, and I try to make sure that I fit them into my schedule-This is one of my goals!
