There is exciting employment news at KenCCID—and this time, we have two accomplishments to celebrate! Pedro and Brittany have both been offered jobs in their communities, taking important steps toward greater independence, confidence, and connection through meaningful employment. At KenCCID, moments like these are worth celebrating because employment is about much more than earning a paycheck.

Direct Support Professional Recognition Week may have come to a close, but at KenCCID, our appreciation for our DSPs continues all year long. Throughout DSP Recognition Week 2026, we celebrated the incredible people who bring compassion, patience, dedication, and heart to the individuals we support each and every day. Our Direct Support Professionals do so much more than provide support.

Greg Mounds has served on the Kenccid Board of Directors since 2025. He is the Co-Founder of AGA Media Productions and a strategic Human Resources and Operational leader with more than a decade of experience strengthening organizational capability, developing leaders, improving ways of working, and leading high-impact employee, culture, and service-delivery initiatives across large, complex environments. He brings expertise in organizational development, employee and customer

Nicole Johnson, MBA, has served on the Kenccid Board of Directors since 2026. She is a healthcare operations executive, strategic consultant, and doctoral researcher with more than 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, public health, human capital management, organizational strategy, and social impact.

Dr. Rolanda Coverson serves on the Kenccid Board of Directors as Recording Secretary, a role she has held since joining the Board in December 2025. She brings expertise in community health, health advocacy, family nurse practice, and healthcare leadership.

Lisa A. Hanssen, Esq. has been a dedicated member of the KenCCID Board since 2013 and has served as Board Chair since 2015. An accomplished attorney and longtime advocate for KenCCID’s mission, Lisa brings decades of legal and leadership experience to her role. Her commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and empowering individuals with disabilities continues to help guide KenCCID forward and strengthen its impact in the community.

Meet KenCCID Board Member Tiffany Lo, a technology and social impact leader with more than eight years of experience in software engineering and product development. From advancing global social justice initiatives to supporting transportation solutions for students with special needs, Tiffany has built her career around using technology to create meaningful change. Her leadership, innovation, and commitment to inclusion bring valuable perspective to KenCCID’s Board of Direct

Volunteers are at the heart of KenCCID, bringing their time, talents, and compassion to create meaningful experiences for the individuals we serve. This month, we’re proud to celebrate Ally Sileo and the joy and creativity she brings to our Arts & Crafts Program. Discover Ally’s story, the impact volunteers make every day, and how individuals, businesses, and community groups can get involved—including opportunities to support our upcoming Possibilities Gala.

For more than eight years, Daniel has proudly worked at McDonald’s, and he loves what he does. Every day, he arrives ready to work, contribute, and be part of a team. His dedication and commitment are a testament to the incredible value that individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace when they are given the opportunity to succeed.