Our Team

Abby O'Connell, IRIS Consultant

Abby has worked at a Skilled Nursing Facility, in administration, contracting, and customer service all with the goal of helping people reach their goals

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Alianne Klink, IRIS Consultant

Alianne has experience working with the frail, elderly, and individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. She has assisted people with disabilities gain employment in the community and has helped individuals with autism and cerebral palsy use Tobii communication devices. She spent the last eight years working with adults with developmental disabilities and various physical disabilities in a community-based residential facilty (CBRF), adult family home (AFH) and an independent supportive living setting.

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Amanda Flater, IRIS Consultant Team Manager

Amanda has experience working with individuals who have intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Amanda is passionate about self-determination and autonomy of all people.

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Amanda Miller, IRIS Consultant Senior

Amanda Miller believes in providing services that enrich the daily lives and wellbeing of the individuals she serves — mentally, emotionally and physically. She spent the last eight years working with adults with developmental disabilities and various physical disabilities in a community-based residential facilty (CBRF), adult family home (AFH) and an independent supportive living setting.

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Amy Marthaler, IRIS Consultant Team Manager

Amy has more than 25 years of experience working with youth (4-21 years old) who have mental health concerns and their families.

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Anee Yang, IRIS Consultant

Anee has over 10 years of experience working with the elderly population and with individuals with disabilities. She wants to be “the bridge” that connects people with all the resources available to help them to live their life to the fullest.

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Bob Aten, IRIS Consultant

Bob comes to Connections after having the honor of working with people with special needs for over 35 years. He also worked in public schools with children with special needs and volunteered with Special Olympics.

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Carla Schultz, IRIS Consultant Senior

Carla began her career in social services over 29 years ago. She has a desire to help people maintain their quality of living in the most independent setting possible. Empowering people to not just survive, but to live their life to the fullest.

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Colin Radcliffe, IRIS Consultant

Colin has experience with employment for people with disabilities, mental health, and working with individuals with autism.

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Coua Numa (Thao), Eligibility Coordinator

Nyob Zoo! (Hello!) Coua Thao, a Hmong native to Appleton, WI, was the first in her family to attend college. She received her Technical Diploma in Office Assistant from Fox Valley Technical College in 2006 and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Human Services Leadership from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2013.

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Ebony Evans, Referral Specialist

When you call Connections, you may speak with Ebony Evans who serves as one of our referral specialists. She offers exceptional customer service with a smile for all who call Connections to begin their relationship with us or to answer ongoing questions.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Mueller, IRIS Consultant

Beth Mueller is a Wisconsin native, Calumet and Manitowoc counties, with over 11 years of service with diverse client groups throughout the state. She is a current resident of Dane County with extensive knowledge of the area and the resources available.

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Geoff Dimin, Continuous Improvement Manager

Geoff has an extensive history of working with individuals with a wide range developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

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Ginger Erickson, IRIS Consultant

Ginger has many years of experience working with individuals with Autism, elderly, intellectual disabilities, as well as experience with hospice, and complex medical care.

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Guznara Oquendo, IRIS Consultant

Guznara has many years of Social Services experience

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Heather Hoist, IRIS Consultant

Heather’s focus is on being an advocate for her clients’ personal choice and autonomy. Her goal is to use her God –given talents to assist people to improve the quality of their lives.

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Irina Arndt, IRIS Consultant

Irina Arndt has dedicated her entire career to human services, helping people with various life challenges lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.

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Jane Ruh, IRIS Consultant Senior

Jane Ruh is very excited to bring her direct experience and dedication to serving IRIS participants to her position as an IRIS consultant for Connections. She brings more than 20 years of work and personal experience to this position.

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Julia Xiong, IRIS Consultant

Julia has worked with the elderly and disabled populations.

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Katelyn Evanson, IRIS Consultant

Katelyn has worked with people of all ages, disabilities and mental health needs.

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Kevin Fech, Director of Connections

Kevin Fech serves as Director of Connections, after working with IRIS individuals as a consultant and Team Manager since 2010.

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Lauren Sanders, IRIS Consultant

Lauren has experience working in special education

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Lori Sandine, BA/OTE Coordinator

Lori has found great reward in working with youth who have a variety of special needs and teaming with families to support them. She has extensive experience working with families who have a child or children with autism.

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Lorie Pukenis, IRIS Consultant

Lorie’s focus has always been to empower individuals to live the life they choose. Her greatest belief is that all people deserve equality and that they should have access to the services that will help them achieve their goals and dreams.

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Marcia Schauer, IRIS Consultant

Marcia has experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, High Medical, High Behavioral, Mental Health, and Youth with ID.

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Mary Adney, IRIS Consultant

Mary has experience working with a variety of individuals who have different challenges; developmental disabilities, autism, behavioral issues, elderly, and individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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Matalan Seward, IRIS Consultant

Matalan is very connected to her community and resources allowing her to assist those in need.

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Matthew Staab, Training Coordinator

Matt has a diverse education and vocational background. He last graduated with a masters in Social Work. Matt has also studied gender, communication, sociology, mediation, and more. His work history has included vocational service for adults who have disabilities, respite care, automotive service, sales of all kinds, massage therapy, and more.

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Pamela Allen, IRIS Consultant

Pamela has over 20 years of experience working in group homes and day programs. She specialized in working with adults with disabilities and individuals with mental health needs.

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Pamela Guiden, IRIS Consultant

Pam believes the opportunity for individual choice is a key element for a full and meaningful life.

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Rachel Verthein, Quality Improvement Coordinator

Rachel has 10 years of experience working with; children and families, the elderly, advocating for children with disabilities, as well as some experience with assistive technology.

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Raymond Mooney, Quality Improvement Coordinator

Raymond has years of experience working with the VA. He also has an intimate knowledge of mental health conditions, treatments and challenges associated with managing them in order to live a fulfilling successful life.

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Robert Brookshire, IRIS Consultant Senior

Robert Brookshire is an enthusiastic and energetic IRIS Consultant who is very excited to be part of the Connections team.

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Rosemary Karnowski, IRIS Consultant

Rosemary believes in providing individualized support and services for all individuals in order to enrich their daily living experiences.

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Sarah Leipold, IRIS Consultant Team Manager

Sarah began her career in human services working with young adults with autism through the IRIS program in 2010.

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Sarah Rick, IRIS Consultant Senior

In her over10 years of case management, Sarah has worked with individuals that have physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and the elder population.

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Stephanie Elsen, LTCFS Team Manager

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TammyJo Scholler, IRIS Consultant

TammyJo has a passion for helping others define and obtain their goals

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Tracy Ramsey, IRIS Consultant Team Manager

Tracy enjoys being a resource for others. Assisting them in navigating community resources. Assisting people with meeting their needs, is her passion.

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Yee Yang, IRIS Consultant

Yee has a background in Human Services and Healthcare. She is bilingual in Hmong. She has a passion and dedication to working and taking care of people. Yee worked in human services for 15 years mentoring and collaborating with family, youth and elderly. Seven of those years she worked with people who are physically and developmentally disabled. She enjoys working with individuals to identify their long-term care goals and find creative ways to achieve them.

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