Staff

Michael Thomas

Executive Director

A proud Texan who wants to make sure this is the best state to live in for everybody, including people with disabilities. I love the outdoors, soccer, music, and most of all, spending time with my wife and twin boys Jackson and Maxwell.

Jeanine Alpert

Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

April Allen

Director of Operations

Prior to joining My Possibilities, April served as Chief Program Officer for Ability Connection Texas. She has served individuals with disabilities in various capacities for nearly 20 years. Starting out as a college student working summer camps and providing respite care, she knew this was the path she would choose, and has dedicated her career to improving overall quality of life for people with disabilities. She served for 9 years at The Arc of North Texas, working closely with advocates and legislators to identify critical gaps in services and creating programs to meet the most immediate needs. 

A dog mom, partner in crime to many, traveler, knowledge seeker, reader, nature lover, introvert, leader, and an advocate for those most in need.

Ashley Hollingsworth

Director of Finance

Norma Roberts

Director of People Engagement

A wife and mom of two who strongly believes that EVERYONE deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. I love spending time watching my kids in their activities, skiing in Taos, exploring new cities with my husband, and enjoying time at home with my family and dog!

Jill Scigliano

Director of Residential

A dedicated dog mom, avid reader, coffee-shop-lover, hiker, and hardcore introvert that believes everyone deserves the chance to live their best life, whatever that means to them.

Robert Acuff

IT Manager

An avid reader and consumer of technology. I love dogs and music. I love my job and am so thankful that the people I work with allow me to inflict my presence upon them on a daily basis.

Stick Alexander

Employment Consultant

Brenda Allison

Speech Therapy Assistant

A very passionate person who loves helping others. I am an open-minded, adventurous, understanding, unique individual. My faith in God is what keeps me focused on what’s important in life. I love interacting with and learning so much from our HIPsters. I thought I was here to help them, but they have helped me in so many ways. I’m truly blessed to have been chosen to be a part of the MP family.

Kim Baca

Registered Nurse (RN)

Anita Bagnall

Employment Consultant

A happy, funny, creative, life-is-good kind of person. I love to eat out, have fun, travel and see WNBA basketball and baseball games. I also love helping HIPsters become employed and watching them grow.

Cathy Bius

Front Desk Specialist

My passion for MP’s HIPsters is thanks to my brother in-law with Down Syndrome, Kinnith. I appreciate the opportunity to work at MP, enjoy working with Hipsters and staff, and wish that Kinnith had the opportunity to attend such an amazing place!

Jennifer Bliss

Speech Therapist

A wife to Martin, mother to Sophie, and speech-language pathologist who loves to laugh. You can usually find me watching comedies, compulsively reading books, or playing games with my daughter.

Madison Brown

BCBA

An avid couch potato and sleep enthusiast who just wants to make the world a better place for all, using the power of behavioral science!

Monnica Bruno

Employment Consultant

Married with 2 wonderful boys, a daughter-in-law and a black Labrador. Passionate about changing the lives of young adults with disabilities by helping them gain work experience and employment.

Lauren Carder

Program Assistant

Amy Castaneda

Employment Consultant

Dedicated to my crazy household full of boys. I love fashion and shopping a sale. Employment changes peoples lives, and I’m proud to be part of that journey for our HIPsters and their families.

Marsha Camuso

Front Desk Specialist

Justin Chumbley

Instructor

Susan Clark

Grants Manager

Toni Creecy

Admissions Manager

I walk by faith with a deep desire to serve and encourage others. I am blessed to be a part of a blended family. Our family is also on the journey of advocating for our 24-year-old son, who is a person on the autism spectrum.

Wendy Crooks

Career Services Senior Consultant

Ellie Crosland

Program Assistant

An artistic young lady with an old soul. I love my family, my dogs, The Office, and the HIPsters that I get the chance to serve. HIPsters teach me to live every day to the fullest! I believe that being different is what makes us special!

Brandon Cyrus

Accounting Manager

Jason Davis

Instructor

Perrie Dennison

Speech Therapist

A speech-language pathologist who fell in love with the HIPsters on my first visit and never left. I love listening to podcasts while I cook in the kitchen, traveling to new places with my loved ones, and eating delicious food everywhere I go.

Madisson Delgado

HIPster Services Manager

A wife, dog mom to 2, and soon-to-be human mom to 1. Lover of sweet tea, being around bodies of water, and doing DIY projects around the house. I found My Possibilities by chance and because of our HIPsters, I can’t imagine ever being anywhere else.

Caitlyn Dougherty

Health and Wellness Lead

Courtney Echols

Engagement Manager

An endorphin-seeking extrovert who loves people and connecting them. Aaron’s wife, Ripken and Millie’s mama who wholeheartedly knows the world is better with the HIPsters in it.

Foster Estes

Program Assistant

Husband and friend to a creative and awesome woman and dad of 2 little rascals. Adventurer of the outdoors. Encourager, brother and friend of the young at heart. Grateful to my Lord to be serving the MP community.

Abigail Fair

Speech Therapy Assistant

A mother, jokester, learner, over-thinker, and speech therapy assistant. Constantly learning from, humbled by, and blessed to be around our HIPsters.

Dr. Daniel Faso Ph.D

Strategic Research and Insights Manager

Michael Fischer

Facilities Assistant

Raquel Flores

Billing Specialist

Albert Garcia

Groundskeeper

Summer Gill

Instructor

I have worked at My Possibilities for nine years. I’m a lively, outspoken, understanding and spiritual individual. I love my time at the beach and enriching the lives of others, making every day count.

Lawana Glazier

Employment Consultant

A wife and a mom to my awesome son. Lover of cats, cooking and having the opportunity to work with the HIPsters, coaching them on the job and seeing their growth.

Rachael Hill

Program Assistant

First and foremost, I am a daughter of the King, Jesus Christ. I am a wife and a mom. I love spending time with my husband and 2 kids. I am a bookworm, a video gamer and a pyrotechnician. I love the difference I make everyday whether at MP, at church, or at home.

Tripp Hemphill

HIPster and Family Liaison

Barb Hogan

Part-time Therapy Admin

Pete Holzberger

Program Support

Radost Ilieva

Instructor

Grady Howell

Campus Life Manager

A husband, a dad to 1 human and 2 dogs, a Lego nerd, a movie snob and Chief Beard Officer.

Kelsey Howell

People Engagement Manager

A wife and mom to 1 human and 2 dogs. Sleep-obsessed with a passion for training and equipping people to be the best they can be.

Anne Keever

Arts Lead

Kim Kolzow

Program Assistant

Lauren Landry

Vocational Education Coordinator

An overly-attached dog mom, true crime obsessed, life long Dallas Cowboys fan who loves pushing our HIPsters to reach their highest potential everyday.

Marta Lilly

Events Coordinator

A mom/wife, a friend, an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves, an adventurer, an adrenaline junkie, a dog lover, and a beach lover. I love spending time with my kids, especially my four-legged one, and traveling when I get the chance.

Jenn Link

HIPster and Family Liaison

A wife, mom and stagnant world traveler. A lover of the outdoors thanks to my Colorado roots and past cruise ship career. My passion to work with Hugely Important People is in honor of my Aunt Kim!

Taryn Logan

Program Assistant

Adrienne Mageors

Marketing Manager

Mama of three, living in blissful chaos, sustained by coffee, avocados and wine. Everyone deserves an advocate and a community of people who truly get it – that’s why I’m here!

Michael Makuta

Program Assistant

Sierra Maynes

Program Support

Cameron Messer

Instructor

Husband, friend, and transplant Texan dedicated to the success of our Hugely Important People! Roll Tide!

Britni Miles

Career Services Manager

Fanatical about the Seahawks, golden retrievers, and free food. I believe everyone has God-given intrinsic value and has the right to paid work in an inclusive community.

Mark Mullaney

A husband, father, global travel junkie, dog lover, and advocate for change and social justice. My Possibilities allows me to use my education and experience to accelerate change for a community too often pushed to the margins.

Marissa Myatt

Part-Time Speech Therapist

A wife, mom to 2 little ones, and dog mom to 1 crazy pup. Lover of coffee and sleep–even though I don’t always get a lot of it! I am passionate about giving our HIPsters the power to communicate!

Morisa Myrick

Employment Consultant

Kellie Nix

Instructor

Kellie Nix is a Program Assistant and has been at MP since May 2017. Prior to working at MP, she worked with children with Autism at various non-profit preschools and therapy centers. She has a bachelors degree in Child Development from Texas Woman’s University and is interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation counseling. In the meantime, she is currently working on her Job Coach certification and hopes to one day be a part of MPU vocational training program. In her spare time, Kellie enjoys playing board games, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her family.

A forever student who is a passionate and steadfast believer in competitive employment and autonomy for everyone.

Olivia Norkiewicz

Personal Trainer

Carey O'Connor

Campus Facilities Manager

A follower of my Lord, husband, father, dog lover, comfort food chef, and founder of Cast Iron Nation with a loving passion for the HIPsters we serve at MP.

Patti O'Connor

Front Desk Specialist

A wife and mom to a HIPster son. I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, shopping, and “Making Everyday Count.”

Mason Owings

HIPster Services Assistant

A Magna Cum Laude graduate, Phi Theta Kappa alumnus, advocate for people with disabilities, IT geek, gamer, sushi lover, movie buff, great friend, and survivor of Wilson’s Disease.

Beth Palmer

Social Media & Public Relations Coordinator

A transplant mermaid, wannabe dog mom, jet setter, social butterfly with a vagabond soul, and fitness junkie.

Julia Patterson

Employment Consultant

A mom and wife who thoroughly enjoys working with this under-served population. Outside of work you can find me on a jet plane to anywhere or in my backyard with family, friends and animals.

Lindsey Patterson

Massage Therapist

With over seven years of experience working with children in various capacities, as well as graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Camp/Sport Leadership, Lindsey brings a fresh and energetic perspective to her classroom.  As an instructor under the Aspiring for Independence Pillar, Lindsey is perfectly suited to teach our students the skills necessary to live as independently as possible.  Lindsey teaches with compassion and with an intent for individuals to learn how to take care of both themselves and the environment in which they live; covering topics such as hygiene, household responsibilities, kitchen skills and budgeting.  Lindsey brings her knowledge and experience of the world to My Possibilities, not only within her Achieve classroom, but also teaching Explore classes like Bible study and MP Passport where students have an opportunity to learn about different cultures of the world.  

Lindsey lives in Carrollton with her husband, Taylor, of four years.  She has a vast volunteer background in working with organizations such as: Mission Arlington, Jonathan’s Place, YMCA, and participated in Impact Trips to Cambodia and Africa.  Lindsey is also certified as a massage therapist. 

Loved by my Maker, who has given me a fantastic husband, great friends and family, and an ability to use my hands through massage therapy to love on our HIPsters.

Leslie Plunk

Development Specialist

A wife, mother, fur-mom, overly ambitious reader, and a socially awkward over-thinker. I am an introvert living in an extrovert’s world, but that’s okay! I just want to leave the world a little better than I found it.

Jessie Poku

Personal Trainer

Jill Rodriguez

Vocational Education Coordinator

A happy person working at a place that makes me happy!

Allyson Rogers

Music Therapist

A music therapist, girlfriend, mom of two fur babies, singer/songwriter, jet-setter, advocate for those in need, and Temple University graduate student who is full of ambition, coffee, tacos, and queso…especially coffee.

Kim Roosevelt

Capital Campaign Manager

A wife, mother to two amazing girls who inspire me daily to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves, a dedicated volunteer leader and passionate speaker and fundraiser for the causes I believe in (of which MP is one of the greatest)!

Evan Roy

Instructor

Evan began his involvement at My Possibilities in 2013 as a volunteer filling in where needed and quickly realized this was a place he wanted to become a part of permanently.  He teaches Technology & Communication at MP and couldn’t have more fun doing it! His current project at MP is creating a Maker Space for the special needs community.

Evan’s spare time looks a lot like his days at MP. He is always creating or fixing something at home for some project. Evan is a member of the 501^st Legion which is an all-volunteer organization focused on building and wearing movie quality costumes making contributions to the local community through charity, assisting with fundraising and volunteer work such as visiting children’s hospitals.

Scott Saucier

Program Coordinator

Scott’s 28-year career working with special needs adults began in 1989 when he walked into a small program in Richardson having no idea as to what the next three decades would have in store. His initial thought; give it a couple of years, gain some experience and move on.  It was here that he first realized the potential of adults with special needs and that there could be so much more to their lives than even he understood. Those couple of years turned into 21, and when he finally “moved on,” he never imagined the journey that was about to begin.  In June of 2010, Scott was brought on as an Instructor at My Possibilities, and it was here that he first realized his potential and began to grow as a teacher.

As the Achieve Program Coordinator, Scott works side-by-side with a small team of educators to create and implement ideas with one goal in mind, to provide HIPsters a forum to learn, experience and be themselves; to find their own strengths and succeed to the best of their abilities.

As an instructor under the Directing My Future Pillar, Scott helps provide a strong foundation of leadership, advocacy, problem solving, and personal responsibility through classroom instruction and by providing opportunities HIPsters might not have anywhere else.

Jasmine Segar

Transportation & Safety Specialist

Katie Smith

Program Assistant

A dog mom, wife, and traveler who loves the HIPster community and everything it gives to better their lives!

Lana Smith

Program Assistant

Reginald Spearman

Instructor

Reginald’s 19-year experience working with adults with cognitive disabilities began in 1999 in the North Texas area. Reginald is knowledgeable in many areas of this population and has performed jobs such as resident aide and manager for several group homes. He has provided foster care for several adults with cognitive disabilities and severe behavior challenges and even opened a day program called, “Steps to Life.” In August of 2008, Reggie was looking for a new adventure. He became one of the first employees to be hired at My Possibilities.

As an instructor during the Achieve Program, Reginald is under the Vocabilities Pillar. He helps provide educational services, namely providing prevocational, vocational and community-based instructions and training in the field of independent living skills for adults with cognitive disabilities. Within the Explore program at My Possibilities, Reggie helps individuals with career development, professional goals and long-term workplace success strategies.

A relentless pursuer of tapping the vocational potential of our Hugely Important People for 23 years.

Stephanie Spilman

Instructor

Robin Surovik

Employment Consultant

Dedicated to successful competitive employment for those we work with and for with experience of 20 plus years in Recruiting, Account Management and Business Development.

Vanessa Talamantes

Instructor

SoCal born and raised. A wife, dog mom, avid reader, taco aficionado and traveler. It’s important to me to always spread kindness and joy to all, and my life’s goal is to make a difference.

Adam Tarver

Instructor

Adam brings with him a background in education with his Liberal Studies degree in Music Education from Texas A&M University – Commerce. Adam serves in the Achieve program as the Program Assistant to the My Place in the World pillar, helping with one-on-one teaching and being an extra set of hands to better facilitate the learning of our HIPsters. In the Explore program Adam comes alive with his passion of music co-teaching our choir class and leading both the Instruments and Music 101 classes.

Adam was born and currently lives in Mesquite, TX. Adam has served in student ministry since 2010  working to help the youth and volunteers find hope and purpose in their lives regardless of circumstances. This passion is why he has chosen to work at a non-profit like My Possibilities.

Loved by a great and loving God! I find much joy in sharing my life with my wife and son and all of the fantastic HIPsters!

Dalton Tate

Program Assistant

A curious traveler on a thrilling journey called life, utilizing my creativity to find unique solutions to everyday situations. I enjoy working at My Possibilities because every day is a new day – you never know what to expect. I’m also a dog dad and soon-to-be-husband to my beautiful fiancée.

Lia Thomas

Program Assistant

A friendly, outside-the-box-thinking, dog-obsessed, travel enthusiast who enjoys tapping into the potential of our HIPsters everyday.

Alyssa (Aly) Strenger

Speech Therapy Assistant

Graduating with a B.S. from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2010, Aly began her career shortly thereafter. She first became a behavior therapist, using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, and gained experience in individual, group, and classroom settings. Aly started as an SLP-Assistant in 2012, and is now completing her fifth year in the field. Aly began working at My Possibilities in late 2014 as a Program Assistant, and then transitioned to the therapy department in 2015. Through the use of Social Thinking and Self-Regulation, Aly is passionately committed to helping the HIPsters build stronger expressive communication skills, relationships and friendships.

Aly grew up in Wylie, Texas in a family of five. Her passion for the field of Speech Pathology began at home, with a sister with Autism, and a brother who received speech therapy in elementary school. Her other passions include reading, spending time with her nephew, shopping, and cooking.

Kelly Thompson

Program Assistant

Renae Torres

Program Assistant

A driven and understanding person who is motivated to discover everyone’s untapped potential. I am a mom of 3 fur babies, a heavy metal enthusiast and a believer that the best vacations are minimal and unplanned.

Lupe Vasquez

Front Desk Specialist

Blessed to work at the HIPster entrance. HIPsters have taught me how to be humble and loving. I am also a grandma who loves spending time with my grand kids.

Drake Vessels

Program Assistant

Kelly Wanzer M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Starbucks-dependent mom, closeted writer, chronic over-thinker, self-care advocate, and die-hard introvert on a mission to serve anyone who needs help finding their voice.

Jan Weenick

Front Desk Assistant

Myranda Welner

Education Lead

Myranda began working for My Possibilities in 2015 as a Program Assistant. Today, Myranda courageously and relentlessly pursues the full untapped possibilities of the Hugely Important People at MP by serving them as the My Place in the World instructor. She teaches social skills and communication development preparing her students to be integrated within the community. Myranda has begun her leadership training as Assistant Coordinator for both the Achieve and Explore programs, filling in for the Coordinators as and when needed.

Born in Hickory, North Carolina, Myranda relocated to DFW in 2014. She developed her interest in working with special needs individuals at a very young age through her time spent volunteering on a therapeutic horse farm in Massachusetts.  

Kelsey Wheeler

Educational Program Manager

Kelsey earned her bachelors degree from Kansas State University in Family and Consumer Sciences Education with an emphasis in Special Education. At My Possibilities, Kelsey oversees the development and implementation of our educational framework.  As the Education Coordinator, Kelsey coordinates and provides orientation, training and assistance to newly hired program staff in implementing daily lesson plans, using various visual and behavior supports in the classroom, and utilizing instructional best practices.  Kelsey’s primary focus is to ensure that daily activities are designed to reach and benefit every HIPster. 

Kelsey has been in Dallas since 2011, but is originally from Kansas City, Kansas.  In high school, Kelsey began working in the special education classrooms, where she fell in love with this population.  Since then, Kelsey has volunteered with the YMCA Challenger Program, Special Olympics, and various respite programs in both Kansas and Texas.

A passion-driven, coffee-and-wine-drinking, chocolate-and-pizza-eating, won’t-take-no-for-an-answer educator and advocate for any and everyone who is on a mission for more.

Stephanie Worley

Employment Consultant

Kyle Young

Instructor

Jamie Zozaya

Special Events Coordinator

Faith is my foundation and I LOVE people! Finding strength in others brings me joy and encourager should be my name! I have a husband who supports everything I do, a daughter who loves like me, and my goal is to make sure everyone knows how priceless they truly are!