Staff

Michael Thomas

Executive Director

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. 

Ashley Hollingsworth

Director of Finance

Norma Roberts

Director of People Engagement

Robert Acuff

IT Manager

Stick Alexander

Employment Consultant

Brenda Allison

Speech Therapy Assistant

Anita Bagnall

Employment Consultant

Lori Bell

Billing Specialist

Cathy Bius

Front Desk Specialist

Jennifer Bliss

Speech Therapist

Amy Castaneda

Employment Consultant

Marsha Camuso

Front Desk Specialist

Angela Carter

Accountant

Justin Chumbley

Instructor

Susan Clark

Grants Manager

Kim Cosner

Program Assistant

Toni Creecy

Admissions Manager

Ellie Crosland

Part-time Program Support

Brandon Cyrus

Accounting Manager

Perrie Dennison

Speech Therapist

Madisson Delgado

HIPster Services Manager

Caitlyn Dougherty

Instructor

Courtney Echols

Engagement Manager

Foster Estes

Program Assistant

Abigail Fair

Speech Therapy Assistant

Michael Fischer

Facilities Assistant

Raquel Flores

Billing Specialist

Summer Gill

Instructor

Lawana Glazier

Employment Consultant

Tripp Hemphill

HIPster and Family Liaison

Pete Holzberger

Program Support

Radost Ilieva

Instructor

Kelsey Howell

People Engagement Manager

Grady Howell

Campus Life Manager

Anne Keever

Arts Lead

Terry Kostas

Accounting Administrator

Marta Lilly

Events Coordinator

Jenn Link

HIPster and Family Liaison

Adrienne Mageors

Marketing Manager

Michael Makuta

Program Assistant

Cameron Messer

Instructor

Britni Miles

Career Services Manager

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.

Carey O'Connor

Campus Facilities Manager

Patti O'Connor

Front Desk Specialist

Mason Owings

Part-time Vocational Assistant

Beth Palmer

Social Media & Public Relations Coordinator

Julia Patterson

Employment Consultant

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. 

Leslie Plunk

Development Specialist

Jessie Poku

Personal Trainer

Jill Rodriguez

Vocational Education Coordinator

Allyson Rogers

Music Therapist

Kim Roosevelt

Capital Campaign Manager

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.

Kathleen Schweiger

Billing and Contracts Coordinator

Jasmine Segar

Transportation & Safety Specialist

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.

Stephanie Spilman

Instructor

William Stoker

Employment Consultant

Robin Surovik

Employment Consultant

Vanessa Talamantes

Instructor

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.

Dalton Tate

Program Assistant

Alyssa (Aly) Tauer

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.

Lia Thomas

Program Assistant

Kelly Thompson

Program Assistant

Renae Torres

Program Assistant

Katherine Turner

Vocational Program Coordinator

Lupe Vasquez

Front Desk Specialist

Kelly Wanzer M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

Megan Ward

Therapy Manager

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.

Stephanie Worley

Employment Consultant

Kyle Young

Program Assistant

Jamie Zozaya

Special Events Coordinator