Kayla Schadegg

Medical Outreach Coordinator - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since August 2023

Alyssa Jones

New Parent Outreach Specialist - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since February 2025

Paige Pivovar

Employment Coach - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since June 2024

Savannah Yantzi

Data and Billing Specialist

• 5 years of experience

Zach Neff

Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since June 2019

Ellie Lipnicky

Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since October 2022

Jack Anderson

Intake Coordinator & Skills Specialist

• B.A. - Sociology, University of Missouri - Kansas City

Brandi Apperson

Employment Specialist - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since July 2024

Katie Craddock, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

• B.S. - Communication Disorders and Sciences, University of Central Missouri
• M.S. - Speech Language Pathology, Rockhurst University

CJ Vallejo

Family and Outreach Coordinator

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since August 2023

Morgan Hodges, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

• B.S. - Kinesiology, University of Arkansas
• M.O.T. - Occupational Therapy, University of Kansas Medical Center

Shannon Pittman

Lifespan Services Team Assistant - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since November 2021

Kathryn Holmes

Director of Adult Continuing Education

• B.A. - Elementary and Special Education, Benedictine College
• M.S. - Secondary Special Education and Transition, University of Kansas

Kate Lyle

Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Coach

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since January 2024

Mandy Vandever

Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since July 2022

Megan Borcher

Lifespan Services Coach - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since September 2022

Krista Else

Employment Coach - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since July 2023

Lauren Spector

Lifespan Services Coach - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since May 2022

Lisa Lind, M.S. Ed., LSCSW, TVI, COMS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Vision and Family Support Specialist - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since September 2023

Megan DeBoom, BCBA, LBA

Director of Therapeutic Services

• B.S. - Psychology, University of Texas
• M.S. - Special Education, University of Kansas

Jessica Fahey

Adult Services Coordinator

• B.A. - Communication, University of San Diego

Tyler Goevert

Education Specialist

• B.S. - Psychology, Kansas State University
• M.A. - Special Education, University of Kansas

Scott Quaife, NSCA-CPT, PNL1

Health and Wellness Coordinator

• Studied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas
• National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Personal Trainer
• Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach

Amanda Myers, CESP

Director of Employment Services

• B.S. – Family Studies and Counseling, Manhattan Christian College
• Certified Employment Support Professional

Rusty Kugler

Director of Creative Services

• B.F.A. - Commercial Art / Graphic Design, University of Central Missouri
• Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since July of 2023

Kevin

Canine Co-Therapist

Kevin is a lovable German Shepherd and proud member of our therapy team. He helps kids and adults stay calm, try new things, and celebrate their successes with plenty of tail wags. Whether he’s modeling patience, offering encouragement, or just making therapy more fun, Kevin brings smiles to self-advocates and staff alike every day.

Haley Farfan

Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Coach - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since March 2023

Greta Foye

Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Employed with Down Syndrome Innovations since June 2023