An Oregon Medicaid Agency Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Shawn’el

Hi, my name is Shawn’el. I’ve been working in a caregiving role since 2020. I started during the COVID 19 outbreak. Working during COVID allowed me to truly focus on helping those during a time when many others were not willing to leave their homes or even to reach out to meet new people. Although […]

Justin

I’m Justin and it’s nice to meet you. I was born and raised in California, and I moved up to Oregon at the end of 2016. I lived in Eastern Oregon for a year in a small town and then moved to Portland. I just recently moved again to Beaverton this month and I’m thoroughly […]

Samantha

Hi there! My name is Samantha. Some things to know about me are: I am a family and community focused person. I get the most joy from helping those I love and being apart of their lives. I think I am a good listener with an empathetic ear and I pride myself on being a […]

Rachel

Hi, my name is Rachel: As a mother of a teenager girl, two cats and one dog. I love spending time with my daughter, especially looking for new dog parks to explore. Most of my “Personal time” is dedicated to my hobbies. I make jewelry with photos, but I love and dabble with all things […]

Alissa

Hi! My name is Alissa. I’m from Raleigh, North Carolina and just moved to Portland this past winter to attend school at Portland State University to work toward becoming an art therapist because I love helping people and being creative! And I must say that the beautiful nature of the Pacific Northwest was also a […]

Ariane

Hello! My name is Ariane, pronounced like Maryanne. I’m a mom of three amazing and unique kids, ages ranging from early teens to early 20s. I have learned a lot about advocating for their educational needs along with their physical, medical, and social/emotional wellness over the years. I majored in Sociology in the 90s and […]

Jessica

Hello! My name is Jessica. I moved from Connecticut to the beautiful state of Oregon in September of 2023. I have a huge heart for people, and seeing others excel brings me a lot of joy. Helping people succeed has become a passion for me. I believe that one of my biggest strengths that helps […]

Keenya

Lead DSP/DSP Hi my name is Keenya Owens. I have worked with kids and adults with disabilities for many many years. I started out with my very first job at the age of 14. I worked at a convalescent home as a CNAA. Since then, I have worked numerous different caregiving positions. I ran a […]

Chelsea

Hello there, I’m Chelsea Huber. I grew up in the Midwest and have lived in the Portland metro for a few years. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sign Language Interpreting and am fluent in American Sign Language. I have several years of experience working with people with different kinds of disabilities of […]

Abby

Hello! My name is Abby. I am 21 years old and I just moved here to Oregon a couple of years ago. I love helping people and have an immense passion for it. I am so excited to grow with each person and help each person reach their goals. I am a very flexible and […]

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