CODSN Board Members
Stephanie Hunter, President
Stephanie lives in Redmond with her husband, daughter, foster son, and dog. She grew up in Central Illinois and lived in Portland for 16 years before moving to Central Oregon in 2015. Her daughter, Libby, is also a CODSN volunteer, thespian, and Camp Tamarack counselor. Stephanie worked as a direct support professional (DSP) for children and adults when she moved to Portland and then became a mother in 2003. This experience served her well when her daughter was identified as needing early intervention services and IEP support for autism and hearing. The single most important thing in those early days was parent-to-parent support and being able to give that back in return. In 2018, Stephanie became a foster parent to a young man that experiences disability. He is a Lego aficionado, artist, and dedicated student.
Stephanie has been working with children and adults that experience disability and co-occurring mental health needs for 20 years with 13 years providing behavior consultation throughout the state. She is passionate about equity, ensuring diverse family voices are heard, and supporting families to feel like someone has their back no matter what. She could not be an overwhelmed workaholic without the support of her truly wonderful husband, Brian.
Stephanie lives in Redmond with her husband, daughter, foster son, and dog. She grew up in Central Illinois and lived in Portland for 16 years before moving to Central Oregon in 2015. Her daughter, Libby, is also a CODSN volunteer, thespian, and Camp Tamarack counselor. Stephanie worked as a direct support professional (DSP) for children and adults when she moved to Portland and then became a mother in 2003. This experience served her well when her daughter was identified as needing early intervention services and IEP support for autism and hearing. The single most important thing in those early days was parent-to-parent support and being able to give that back in return. In 2018, Stephanie became a foster parent to a young man that experiences disability. He is a Lego aficionado, artist, and dedicated student.
Stephanie has been working with children and adults that experience disability and co-occurring mental health needs for 20 years with 13 years providing behavior consultation throughout the state. She is passionate about equity, ensuring diverse family voices are heard, and supporting families to feel like someone has their back no matter what. She could not be an overwhelmed workaholic without the support of her truly wonderful husband, Brian.
Oliver Tatom, Treasurer
Oliver Tatom is a Bend native. As a paramedic and registered nurse, he splits his working hours between Jefferson County EMS in Madras and St. Charles Immediate Care in Bend and La Pine. He also serves on the COCC Board of Directors and the Central Oregon Early Learning Leadership Council. He and his wife Amy have two children, and their youngest receives speech therapy for a developmental delay. Oliver joined the board of CODSN in 2018 to help empower families, educate health care providers, and advocate for children of diverse abilities.
Oliver Tatom is a Bend native. As a paramedic and registered nurse, he splits his working hours between Jefferson County EMS in Madras and St. Charles Immediate Care in Bend and La Pine. He also serves on the COCC Board of Directors and the Central Oregon Early Learning Leadership Council. He and his wife Amy have two children, and their youngest receives speech therapy for a developmental delay. Oliver joined the board of CODSN in 2018 to help empower families, educate health care providers, and advocate for children of diverse abilities.
Justin Kackley, Secretary
Justin Kackley lives in Bend with his wife, Callie, and three kids, Mia, Liam, and Nolan. He grew up in the mid Willamette valley, and then lived in Portland for 10 years before making a home in Bend. He graduated from George Fox University with a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management and works as a Project Manager for SunWest Builders. His oldest child Mia has Down syndrome and he couldn’t be more proud of all that she has accomplished. When time allows he enjoys surfing, biking, and music.
Justin Kackley lives in Bend with his wife, Callie, and three kids, Mia, Liam, and Nolan. He grew up in the mid Willamette valley, and then lived in Portland for 10 years before making a home in Bend. He graduated from George Fox University with a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management and works as a Project Manager for SunWest Builders. His oldest child Mia has Down syndrome and he couldn’t be more proud of all that she has accomplished. When time allows he enjoys surfing, biking, and music.
Amy Neff, Board Member
Amy Neff is a teacher for the Bend-La Pine School District and lives in Bend with her husband and son. Her son, Jack, is an energetic and humorous nine-year old who has cerebral palsy. Jack amazes his family with his “go for it” attitude and wheelie shows. Along with enjoying all the awesome activities that Central Oregon offers, Amy and her family enjoying skiing with OAS. Amy is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Special Education.
Amy Neff is a teacher for the Bend-La Pine School District and lives in Bend with her husband and son. Her son, Jack, is an energetic and humorous nine-year old who has cerebral palsy. Jack amazes his family with his “go for it” attitude and wheelie shows. Along with enjoying all the awesome activities that Central Oregon offers, Amy and her family enjoying skiing with OAS. Amy is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Special Education.
Felicity Woods, Board Member
Felicity is a lifelong Oregonian who graduated from the Bend-LaPine School District, including the Transition Co-Op. She worked at TJ Maxx for more than 5 years and enjoys participating with and being a peer leader for Good 2 Go.
She was pleased to represent Good 2 Go at Breaking Barriers, and enjoyed being a panelist for Meet at the Mountain 2017.
Felicity looks forward to the opportunity to share her story and her unique experience of living with Aspergers.
Felicity is a lifelong Oregonian who graduated from the Bend-LaPine School District, including the Transition Co-Op. She worked at TJ Maxx for more than 5 years and enjoys participating with and being a peer leader for Good 2 Go.
She was pleased to represent Good 2 Go at Breaking Barriers, and enjoyed being a panelist for Meet at the Mountain 2017.
Felicity looks forward to the opportunity to share her story and her unique experience of living with Aspergers.
Casandra Moses, Board Member
Casandra is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and moved home in 2012. Prior to 2012, Casandra lived in the Portland Metro Area and worked as a project coordinator for the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. Casandra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and is working toward her Masters. She has a passion and goal to bring more disability services to Warm Springs that are culturally appropriate and inclusive. Currently Casandra works as a Behavior Professional at the Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon and has furthered her passion for services to people of diverse abilities. Casandra also has the roles of wife and mother of four children, Savannah (19), Izeyah (13), Murray (9) and Jolee (3). One of her children is diagnosed with dyslexia and another has characteristics of someone who has Autism, which has furthered her passion to have services available to all.
Casandra is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and moved home in 2012. Prior to 2012, Casandra lived in the Portland Metro Area and worked as a project coordinator for the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. Casandra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and is working toward her Masters. She has a passion and goal to bring more disability services to Warm Springs that are culturally appropriate and inclusive. Currently Casandra works as a Behavior Professional at the Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon and has furthered her passion for services to people of diverse abilities. Casandra also has the roles of wife and mother of four children, Savannah (19), Izeyah (13), Murray (9) and Jolee (3). One of her children is diagnosed with dyslexia and another has characteristics of someone who has Autism, which has furthered her passion to have services available to all.
Ryan Lockard, Board Member
Ryan joined the board of directors in 2019. He is the founder and head trainer of Specialty Athletic Training, a Portland based personal training company that recently started serving the Central Oregon community. Prior to joining the CODSN family, he served six years as a board member for the Autism Society of Oregon. He enjoys being active and spending time with his wife and two dogs. Lockard resides in West Linn, OR.
Ryan joined the board of directors in 2019. He is the founder and head trainer of Specialty Athletic Training, a Portland based personal training company that recently started serving the Central Oregon community. Prior to joining the CODSN family, he served six years as a board member for the Autism Society of Oregon. He enjoys being active and spending time with his wife and two dogs. Lockard resides in West Linn, OR.
Allison Faucher Sherman, Board Member
Allison Faucher Sherman lives in Bend with her husband, son, and dog,and is a mental health counselor at Deschutes County Behavioral Health. Alli has an older sister with Down syndrome and their favorite past times are singing, dancing, and cooking together. After earning a BA in Pyschology at University of Dallas, she lived at L'Arche Portland, which is an international network of homes for people with and without developmental disabilities sharing daily life together.
People at L'Arche and her older sister inspired her to become a mental health counselor for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Alli graduated from Portland State University with a MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and also has work experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, job developer, and job coach helping adults with disabilities find meaningful employment. Alli is trained in evidence-based trauma processing therapies and loves to work with families in her job as a counselor. Alli joined the board in 2019 in order to share her passion for supporting families to access resources and find connection so that every family member can live full and purposeful lives.
Allison Faucher Sherman lives in Bend with her husband, son, and dog,and is a mental health counselor at Deschutes County Behavioral Health. Alli has an older sister with Down syndrome and their favorite past times are singing, dancing, and cooking together. After earning a BA in Pyschology at University of Dallas, she lived at L'Arche Portland, which is an international network of homes for people with and without developmental disabilities sharing daily life together.
People at L'Arche and her older sister inspired her to become a mental health counselor for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Alli graduated from Portland State University with a MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and also has work experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, job developer, and job coach helping adults with disabilities find meaningful employment. Alli is trained in evidence-based trauma processing therapies and loves to work with families in her job as a counselor. Alli joined the board in 2019 in order to share her passion for supporting families to access resources and find connection so that every family member can live full and purposeful lives.
Shandell Landon, Board Member
Shandell Landon is a passionate educator who is new to Bend and the CODSN Board. She comes to Bend from Reno, NV where she has been working in the field of education since 2001, which was inspired by growing up with family members who have disabilities. In 2009 she became a certified teacher working with children with disabilities. Most recently, she has been an early childhood special educator at Huffaker ES in Reno, NV where she has been supporting families and children with a variety of abilities as they enter into the school system. As she joins the board for CODSN, she is very excited to continue to support families, professionals and children in the Central Oregon community. It is her personal and professional belief that all students can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way.
In addition to her passion for working in the classroom with children at all ability levels, she is incredibly family oriented. Shandell has moved to Bend with her husband, two daughters and grandmother, whom she cares for. She is a wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister and aunt. She loves her family and is the eldest of 7 children. Shandell enjoys spending time with her family camping, hiking, shopping and going to the movies. She is looking forward to her new adventure here in Bend.