I started at ACT as the CEO in 2020. Prior to starting at ACT, I was the Associate Director at Tri-County Center in Athens. I have worked with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults for 20 years and worked in various departments/positions including: DSP, Job Coaching, Medication Case Management, and Incident Management Coordinator. I also supervised Employment/Vocational Rehabilitation Departments, and Day Services Department. I graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan University with a BS degree in Human Services and I have an AS degree in Psychology.

I have only worked for ACT since November of 2023 but have been a BSN, RN for 10 years. I started as a PRN RN while working my full-time nursing job and absolutely fell in love with the individuals that we love and support! I applied for and accepted the Director of Nursing position on May 13, 2024. Also, I have left sided Spastic Cerebral Palsy and have always had a special place in my heart for individuals with special needs. As the Director of Nursing, I still love to work in the houses with our individuals. I visit every medical house at least once a week to hang out with my staff and our individuals. Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my parents, my son who is 16 years old, and my boyfriend. I also have 3 tuxedo cats who are a blast to have around!

I moved to Lenoir City from Northern Maine (Limestone) in December of 2015. I have worked a good majority of my life in health care working with Alzheimer’s and Long term care residents. In February of 2016, I started at ACT as a DSP in the day program working my way up to Health Coordinator, then Team Leader in 2021, and Day/Residential Director in 2024. I am also a proud mother and grandmother. Hobbies include genealogy, reading, and puzzles.

I have worked at ACT for 31 years. I started out in residential but quickly went into employment after 6 months. I have been helping people with disabilities find jobs they enjoy ever since, all the while promoting independence and living the best quality of life. I am a big advocate for the rights of everyone. I do enjoy the ocean from time to time.

In 2017 I started in the position of the Human Resources Director for Adult Community Training. Prior to that, I was a Team Leader for the shift homes. In addition to Human Resources, I also fill the role of Event Management Coordinator and Provider Investigator.  I care deeply about our agency, the people we support, and our staff. I’m grateful to be part of such a wonderful work family! I am a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, where I majored in Psychology. Most of my life I have lived in Lenoir City and I love this community. I am married and have 3 sons. Family is very important to me.

Rachel has been employed since September 2005. She started out working in the community and job coaching. She has worked as a Residential Manager, Supported Living Home Coordinator, Shift Home Coordinator, and now the Employment Development Coordinator. Rachel has a big heart for the people we support and always puts their needs above everything else. In addition to all her job responsibilities, she is also the one behind our beautifully decorated office. She is also our party planner, making sure our folks have something extra to look forward to for most holidays. Outside of work, you can find Rachel spending time with her family, which includes all her dogs. She enjoys going to yard sales, camping, going to races, and all the things that living in the country offer.

I have been an employee at ACT for 27 years. I started out as an overnight DSP in 1995, in 1996 I became House Manager, 2011 I moved up to the Coordinator for the Shift Home Team, and 2017 I became the Shift Home Team Leader. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially the grandkids. I am an avid animal lover and I currently own two dogs.