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Eugene Staff
Margaret Theisen (Tie-sun):
Executive Director
MTheisen@fullaccess.org
ext. 101
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Born and raised in a small community in Montana, Margaret is from a family of 13 children who learned at an early age that people must share in order to survive! She completed a Bachelors degree in social work and a Masters degree in Special Education. She has worked in social services for 15 years and in private industry for eight. Her experience includes 7 years directing a state-wide program in Texas and 5 years directing rehabilitation services for Goodwill Industries. She has completed several major projects requiring major organizational change and so FAB was a perfect opportunity for her!
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Helen Nahoopii (Naw-ho-oh-p-ee):
Development Director
Helen@fullaccess.org
ext. 112
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Helen was born near the Appalachia of eastern Kentucky. During the uncomfortable racial tension experienced in the south in 1962 - her family moved to Hawaii to begin a new life.
An educated Irish French mother was her role model in community as a social advocate for the majority of blue-collar farm workers and fisherman displaced by high land values desired by developers. Helen's stepfather is of Hawaiian/Chinese decent who taught her tolerance by example as an example of the principles of living inherent in the Hawaiian way: patience, gratitude for all things, a sense of humor and love of family and life.
Helen has served as a Dental Assistant for the USARMY and is a Vietnam War veteran (1975) and, is a graduate from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She has twenty years experience as a marketing executive for corporate and non-profit entities. "I am thrilled to be back in a work environment where diversity and people matter the most – and a place everyone's voice is respected and heard". Aloha!
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Francie (Fron see) Sullivan:
Bookkeeper
FSullivan@fullaccess.org
ext. 117
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As a native Oregonian, Francie has worked for local companies doing accounting and bookkeeping services for over 20 years. Full Access Brokerage is the first non-profit agency that she has worked for and while she has limited direct contact with FAB clients she enjoys hearing about the changes for the better that are occurring in our clients lives and in the lives of their families. When not hard at work doing payrolls and paying bills for FAB Francie likes to spend her time with her sports enthusiast husband, her full of energy children and her cherished circle of friends.
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Angela Farmen:
Fiscal Intermediary
AFarmen@fullaccess.org
ext. 115
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Before coming to FAB Angela worked in Property Management for 8 years both in Oregon and Idaho. She recently moved back to Oregon to be closer to home. She is the mother of 2 wonderful children. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, cooking (which entertains her 4 year old daughter) and spending time with her grandmother. Angela has also declared that she will retire from FAB.
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Stephanie Beeck (Beck):
Executive Assistant
SBeeck@fullaccess.org
ext. 102
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Stephanie started working in the Eugene office shortly after she graduated from the University of Oregon, where she became an avid Duck fan, with a degree in Spanish. She's worked in the customer service field for the past 14 years, and loves being in a position where she is able to help people achieve their goals. Stephanie feels that FAB is just the place for her to continue doing so. When not at FAB, Stephanie enjoys watching Duck sports, especially football, spending time with her partner Chris, her family & friends.
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Cindy Carney:
Customer Service Assistant
CCarney@fullaccess.org
ext. 100
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A native Oregonian, Cindy has worked in the Customer Service field for 30 years. Fourteen of those years as a small business owner. She is married and has two adult sons who also live and work in the area. Her hobbies are painting, gardening, photography and hunting down antiques. Cindy is excited about coming on board with FAB and hopes to make a positive contribution.
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Cathy Mish:
Customer Service Assistant
CMish@fullaccess.org
ext. 100
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Raised in Hollywood, California, Cathy and her husband moved to Oregon in 1998. She graduated from Cal State Northridge with a degree in Environmental Biology and thoroughly enjoys being out in nature. She has always felt a strong connection with animals, and her goal is to rescue as many animals as she possibly can! Cathy loves her job and enjoys interacting with clients and her coworkers. Outside of work, she enjoys mountain biking, hiking, gardening, bird watching and just spending quality time with her husband and their “furry” family.
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Dawn Aubrey:
Personal Agent
DAubrey@fullaccess.org
ext. 104
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Born in Eugene, Dawn graduated from San Jose State University then moved to the Seattle area. She has worked with people that have developmental disabilities for the past nine years, initially in residential support and most recently as a vocational counselor. Dawn just recently moved back home and is very excited to be with FAB. She looks forward to connecting her clients with community services according to their individual needs and desires. In her free time Dawn enjoys camping, biking, creative writing and dappling in artistic creation from sketch to watercolor. She also loves spending time with her large family, which lives through-out the Eugene/Springfield area, and her fiancé, Ben.
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Chrystal Burns:
Personal Agent
CBurns@fullaccess.org
ext. 107
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Born and raised in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (no potato jokes, please!), Chrystal relocated to Eugene in 1997. She has been a part of the DD Community for over 8 years, with experience in group homes, Goodwill, Pearl Buck and has been with FAB since March, 2004. Chrystal loves helping people realize and achieve their goals. She embraces the pioneering aspect of the Brokerage, treading new territory for the people we serve. When not at FAB, you can find her camping, playing in her garden or running away to the coast.
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Tyson Christian:
Personal Agent
TChristian@fullaccess.org
ext. 105
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Jeffrey Fields:
Personal Agent
JFields@fullaccess.org
ext. 108
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Jeffrey came to FAB from Oregon Supported Living Program and has 11 years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities. He is a graduate of Cal State University of Northridge and a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a Journalist/Public Affairs Officer. He is a professional photographer, guitar player and an avid chef. Jeffrey's attraction to FAB is based on his intention to assist in the facilitation of independence and self-determination for his clients. In his leisure moments, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife Sarah, family, friends and Reddy (yes it's true…the best cat in the world).
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Sarah Fields:
Personal Agent
SFields@fullaccess.org
ext. 103
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Sarah is a native Oregonian who started working with individuals with developmental disabilities at a vocational agency, South Oregon Training and Habilitation, in 1992. Before coming to Full Access Brokerage, she worked at Oregon Supported Living Program; Alvord-Taylor; and Pearl Buck. "The aspect of the Brokerage that I find most rewarding is my ability as a Personal Assistant to advocate, not only for the needs of our clients, but their personal dreams and goals, as well." Her leisure activities include: Running; reading; music; and trips to the coast. She also enjoys quality time with her husband Jeffrey, family, friends and Reddy (the best cat in the world).
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Leslie Gilbert:
Personal Agent
LGilbert@fullaccess.org
ext. 118
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Leslie grew up in Eugene and has many close ties to the local community. She has worked in social services in a variety of settings since graduating from U of Oregon in 2003 with a degree in Anthropology. Being a PA is perfect for her because she loves to talk to people about their dreams and to help them find paths to achieve their goals. She enjoys watching movies, playing computer games, and spending time with friends and family.
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Kathy Graham:
Personal Agent
KGraham@fullaccess.org
ext. 110
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Kathy started working at FAB in February, 2004. Prior to FAB she worked for nearly 15 years at Goodwill Industries as a Vocational Evaluator, Vocational Training Coordinator and Workforce Development Director. Kathy has over 20 years of experience in Education and Human Services. She looks forward to the challenges and rewards of her job as a Personal Agent with FAB. The part of the job that appeals the most to Kathy is being able to really get to know the individuals she will be working with and being able to assist them in achieving their goals. When not at work she enjoys working in her garden or reading and, especially, making flannel baby receiving blankets to sell or give away. In the past six years she has made over 1500!
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Nancy Hafner:
Personal Agent
NHafner@fullaccess.org
ext. 106
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Originally from Illinois, by way of Southern California, Nancy started working at FAB in April 2005. Prior to joining FAB, Nancy worked at Womenspace, for an affordable housing corporation and as a Project Analyst for California State Parks. She has a degree in Social Science and a certificate in International Business. Nancy is pleased to be a part of FAB and believes that the brokerage provides the most important tools for living - the ability to be self-determining and supported in the process. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys hiking, crafts, gardening and spending time with family, friends and an assortment of pets.
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Heather Hopkins-Slechta (Hether Hopkinz-Slekta):
Lead Personal Agent
HHSlechta@fullaccess.org
ext. 114
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By way of Utah and Colorado, Heather moved to the Oregon Coast in 1987. She moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon where she received her degree in psychology. Heather has worked in social services since she graduated from high school. She has been with FAB since it's inception in 2002 and has enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in multiple projects within FAB and the Brokerage system. Away from work, Heather is an avid fisherwoman and likes being outdoors whether it's camping or just working in her yard. Heather is a rock hound and she does lapidary and jewelry work as a hobby. She also loves being a mom, wife, and daughter to her family at home.
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Sandy Leifeste (Lie-fest-E):
Lead Personal Agent
SLeifeste@fullaccess.org
ext. 121
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Sandy started working with FAB in May 2003. Prior to FAB, she worked for nearly 13 years at Goodwill as a Program Manager, Instructor, and Workforce Development Director. Sandy has over 16 years of experience in Education and Human Services. She looks forward to the challenges and rewards before her as a Personal Agent with FAB. The part of the job that appeals the most to Sandy is being able to assist individuals in fulfilling their dreams. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her nieces, nephew, and her dog Shadow. Sandy is learning the basics on plant care and gardening as she works on landscaping her yard.
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Marie Sweeten:
Personal Agent
MSweeten@fullaccess.org
ext. 109
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Born and raised in Eugene, Marie graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Human Development and Family Science. After working for 3 years at the Children's Farm Home in Corvallis as a Child and Adolescent Treatment Specialist, Marie spent 3 months in Paraguay with the Peace Corps. She has also worked for The Arc of Lane and Benton Counties. She joined FAB in November 2005 and likes being able to help people live their life the way they want to. Outside of work, Marie enjoys the beach, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
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Cottage Grove Staff
Tosh Richter (Rick Ter):
Personal Agent
TRichter@fullaccess.org
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Bio Coming Soon!!
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Bend Staff
Mai-Van Rada (My Vaughn Raid A):
Office Manager
MVRada@fullaccess.org
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Mai-Van started working in the Bend office July 2003. She was born in Viet Nam and came to America when she was 5 years old. FAB is the first non-profit agency she has worked for and she greatly enjoys working directly with FAB clients. Every two months she organizes an arts and crafts class for them. When not at FAB she volunteers in her son's classroom and Campfire Group. She enjoys anything to do with arts and crafts and loves spending time with her family and friends.
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Anna Bergren:
Personal Agent
ABergren@fullaccess.org
ext. 1
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Anna moved to Bend in 2004 from the Portland area. She graduated from the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!) with a degree in Education and a Masters Degree from Pacific University. She has been working in the Social Service field for over 4 years. Anna is excited by the challenge and opportunity of working for FAB. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors, being with friends and exploring Central Oregon.
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Crissy Curley:
Personal Agent
CCurley@fullaccess.org
ext. 7
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Info Coming Soon!
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Kelly Flynn:
Lead Personal Agent
KFlynn@fullaccess.org
ext. 4
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Kelly has been with FAB East since March 2002. Kelly received her BA in English and Journalism from Southern Oregon University. She has always enjoyed working with people and the great outdoors. Fortunately, Kelly has been successful in combining these passions during her employment as a BLM river ranger and a counselor at a therapeutic boarding school for young adults with mental health and substance abuse issues. Being a personal agent at FAB has been a wonderful opportunity for Kelly and she looks forward to the future successes of our community.
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Julie Rychard:
Personal Agent
JRychard@fullaccess.org
ext. 3
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Julie has lived in Central Oregon for the last eight years and has spent a total of 10 years in the field of Developmental Disabilities She has done a variety of supports from clerical to administrative to management. She was hired on with FAB in March of 2002 as a Personal Agent.
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Kim Sellmann:
Lead Personal Agent
KSellmann@fullaccess.org
ext. 5
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Kim was born and raised in a small town in Vermont. She graduated from the University of Montana and after living in several states decided that the West was the place to be. While living in Missoula she was a live-in-care provider for a young lady with developmental disabilities. After moving to Bend she worked for 2 years as a Counselor at a Therapeutic Boarding School for girls where self determination was a strong life lesson. She feels that FAB is the perfect combination of her past experiences and has greatly enjoyed getting to know her clients since she started in September, 2003.
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Mia Swanson:
Personal Agent
MSwanson@fullaccess.org
ext. 6
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Mia was born in a small town in Eastern Oregon. She studied Anthropology/Sociology at Eastern Oregon University. After graduating from College she accepted a position with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs working as a Child Protective Services Specialist. After working there for more than a year Mia was inspired to make yet another transition in her life. She met a young lady with Developmental Disabilities that is a consumer of FAB. After learning what services FAB provided for their consumers Mia applied to be a Personal Agent. Mia likes the concept of self-directed support because she greatly believes in people making their own choices and facilitating the process for them to find their own truth and direction in life.
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Aura Warburton:
Personal Agent
AWarburton@fullaccess.org
ext. 2
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Aura Warburton grew up in southern Utah and moved to Bend in 1996. Over last 10 years, she has worked in wilderness and residental settings serving adolencents and adults with drug and alcohol addictions, depression and learning disabilities. She started working as a community inclusion provider for FAB in 2002 and continued in this position until hired as a Personal Agent in March 2004. Aura enjoys many outdoor sports and has a passion for knitting and the arts. She has enjoyed the team approach to working at FAB as well as seeing her clients make the choices that most empower them to live their dreams.
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Madras Staff
Lydia Hemsley:
Personal Agent
LHemsley@fullaccess.org
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Lydia joined the FAB-East staff in March, 2004. She was a program manager for the Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon for several years. She also spent many years as a teacher at an alternative high school. Fun for Lydia is spending time with her family and being in the great outdoors!
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