Our IRIS Consultants have more than 300 years of combined Self-Directed Services experience. We help our participants make plans and work within their service budgets to meet their specific needs and personal preferences. Our staff members are experts in helping develop plans that take into account budget size, eligibility parameters, natural supports, and existing community resources.
Meet Our Managers
Ellie Nasisse, Program Manager
Most of my experience has been working with young adults experiencing homelessness, addiction, and/or developmental/physical disabilities. I worked to minimize the barriers to social services and create individualized, self-directed plans to meet each participant’s wants and needs. Read More…
Jaimie Kluge, Program Manager
I serve as the long-term care functional screen liaison for PCS. I started working with individuals with disabilities in 2007; my experience ranges from young kids to the senior population and everything in between. I have worked with clients with physical disabilities as well as intellectual disabilities and I have experience with co-morbidities such as mental health and substance abuse. Read More…
Katie Yantorni-Burt, Program Manager
I have been working with people with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. Throughout that time, I have worked with people ranging in age from 10-85. I have helped provide support to those with mental illness, severe physical limitations, substance abuse, Alzheimer’s or dementia and individuals with violent and self-injurious behaviors. Read More…
Meet Our Team Leads
Alexi O’Sullivan, Team Lead
I have provided case management services to individuals with developmental disabilities since 2014, in both the CIP/COP waivers as well as in a managed care organization through Family Care. While working on my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater I was a direct care provider for a residential agency providing services to adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Read More…
Christine Dutkiewicz, Team Lead
I am currently a Master of Social Work student at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. I have experience working in residential mental health, community social work, and re-entry programming. I have also completed continuing education courses in substance use. I enjoy working with people to achieve goals in various domains including housing, employment, and benefits. Read More…
Jackie Irving, Team Lead
I have worked in a variety of settings including vocational, residential, and recreational which has given me great background knowledge for case management and as an IRIS Consultant. I enjoy working collaboratively to create the best plan to fit the needs of the individual. I enjoy helping individuals create goals while promoting their independence.
In my spare time, I enjoy being active; running, hiking, and being outdoors. Read More…
Joannah Szymczak, Team Lead
While in college, I started providing part-time residential support for adults with developmental disabilities and quickly realized that I loved my job and the people I supported. I had found my place. With the exception of a short career break when my kids were young, I never left the field. I have nearly 30 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, with experience providing Read More…
Meet Our Consultants
Ali Haase, IRIS Consultant
I have experience in working with college students that have disabilities as well as working with the ID and DD population throughout the state of Wisconsin conducting quality of life assessments. I am here to help support and guide participants on their journey of utilizing self-directed services. Read More…
Amanda Amore, IRIS Consultant
I have 6 years of case management experience working as an educator in the area. I have experience working in the education field and supported students who have Autism, Cognitive Impairments, Mental Health needs and Emotional Behavioral Disabilities. In addition to my work with students, I have experience working with the aging population with a focus on those with dementia and have worked alongside college students with their academia. Read More…
Becki Manley, IRIS Consultant
I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries for the last 12 years. I began working direct care with two individuals with disabilities in college and loved working with the DD population. I moved to Madison in 2008 and have Read More…
Ben Hansen, IRIS Consultant
I provide consultant services to adults with disabilities who self-direct their long-term care through the IRIS program. My role is to create, support, and drive customized care plans that help individuals become more independent and give them the tools and confidence to take control of managing their own services.I assist participants in addressing fundamental needs like Read More…
Caitlin Cahill, IRIS Consultant
My experience comes from working for a non-profit organizations in Dane County. I have over 10 years of experience working with adults with both physical and developmental disabilities. I’ve provided vocational skills training and coaching, as well as day program supports. Read More…
Chad Cartwright, IRIS Consultant
Chad Cartwright has been working with people who experience physical and developmental disabilities, mental illness as well as frail elders for over 33 years. He graduated in 1995 from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. While attending university Chad worked with adults who experience disabilities in their homes. After graduation, he worked with adults who experience disabilities at their jobs. Read More…
Claire Maki, IRIS Consultant
I have extensive experience in healthcare, including working as a Pharmacy Technician where I handled medication preparation, managed pharmaceutical products, and ensured compliance with safety regulations. As a Lead Resource Navigator, I supported individuals navigating complex healthcare, mental health systems, housing, transportation, and other resources. Read More…
Danielle Johansen, IRIS Consultant
Over 15 years’ experience involving direct care, respite, crisis intervention and Residential Management. I enjoy meeting new people and helping those who need it. Read More…
Elizabeth Scott, IRIS Consultant
I was a Special Education Teacher for 10 years before transitioning to my current position as an IRIS Consultant. I taught in Iowa, Illinois, Georgia, and Wisconsin. I enjoy working with people with autism, youth in transition, mental health, experience with assisted technology. Read More…
Emily Ruhser, IRIS Consultant
I was a Special Education Teacher for 10 years before transitioning to my current position as an IRIS Consultant. I taught in Iowa, Illinois, Georgia, and Wisconsin. I enjoy working with people with autism, youth in transition, mental health, experience with assisted technology. Read More…
Fallon Campbell, IRIS Consultant
I have experience working with individuals of all ages with both physical and developmental disabilities. While attending college I worked as a part time assistant in the special education programs. I worked with individuals from ages 4 to 21 with all different backgrounds and abilities. This included those with behavioral and mental health needs. Read More…
Jennifer Jacobsen, IRIS Consultant
I have 5 years of case management experience as a special education teacher. Most recently I have completed internships in medical social work and in the county adult protective services program. I have worked with older adults, adults with mental health concerns and substance use issues, and students with autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disabilities. Read More…
Jessie Householder, IRIS Consultant
I have worked with adults in a residential setting with a wide variety of Developmental Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health issues, and other medical conditions since 2010. I was a Program Manager and supervised the direct care staff who provided day-to-day care for individuals with Developmental Disabilities or TBI. Read More…
Jillian (Jill) Seweryn, IRIS Consultant
I have experience working with a variety of individuals to help them meet their goals and needs. I have a background in psychosocial education and I have experience teaching youth the social and emotional skills necessary in setting and reaching their goals. During my time at the National Alliance on Mental Illness I was able to assist people with developmental and physical disabilities, mental health Read More…
Kelli Schmidt, IRIS Consultant
I have been working with people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and frail elders for the past twenty years. While earning my Bachelor of Science in Social Work at UW-Eau Claire, I worked as a respite care provider for families with children who have disabilities, and also worked as a direct care staff for a residential agency. Read More…
Kristi Servais, IRIS Consultant
I have over ten years of experience working with both children and adults with developmental disabilities. Although the beginning of my career was focused more on community involvement and outreach, that all changed when my first nephew was born with cerebral palsy. Read More…
Laura Everson, IRIS Consultant
I have not only grown up with a sibling with a disability but have dedicated my career to being the best advocate possible. I have 4 years of hands-on experience supporting individuals in their own homes and community through a residential agency right here in Madison. Additionally, I have experience supporting Children and Teens in Read More…
Lisa Karau, IRIS Consultant
I start working for Progressive Community Services in 2016 after working in Sauk County for 19 years. I missed working as a Long-Term Care Manager and developing a relationship with her clients. At the Aging And Disability Resource Center, I was able to work with a wide variety of clients but my contact was very short term. Read More…
Meg Sias, IRIS Consultant
Over the past 15 years I have worn many hats in the human service field. My experiences range from teaching and coordinating programming in the K-12 system to advising and managing students’ success in higher education. Most recently, I have been trained in therapeutic methods to help individuals and families navigate mental health challenges. Read More…
Nicolette Begeman, IRIS Consultant
Since graduating college, I have been fortunate to work with several non-profit agencies in Dane County, and have supported a variety of individuals and their families. For many years I worked with and supported adults with physical and developmental disabilities through various coordinator roles. Read More…
Sara Alexander, IRIS Consultant
I enjoy helping people live their lives the way they want to live and being an integral part of a person’s team helping them to accomplish their goals Most recently I was a housing counselor with Movin’ Out assisting people with disabilities realize their dream of homeownership, repairs and accessibility. Read More…
Sara Hurley, IRIS Consultant
Providing case management for adults with disabilities who want to self direct. I have 25 years of experience providing case management as well as 6 years of housing counseling to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Read More…
Savannah Gabel, IRIS Consultant
As an IRIS Consultant, my goal is to support and empower individuals as they develop personal and meaningful service plans and make their life goals a reality. Working with children and adults with disabilities. Developing plans of support and instruction. Setting goals and tracking progress. Communicating with compassion and efficiency. Read More…
Shannon Molepske, IRIS Consultant
I have 30+ years of experience supporting children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities in community, home and work settings. I started teaching special education catechism classes as a teenager and met some amazing children that changed my life! Read More…
Tammy Peters, IRIS Consultant
I have over 25 years of working with individuals with disabilities. I worked as a residential case manager when first entering human services and have now been doing case management/brokering for approximately 20 years. I pride myself in the long-term relationships I have had with many of the consumers/families I worked with for 20 years or more. I believe in creating individual and unique plans for individuals to live the most independent life they can. Read More…
Vickie Roloff, IRIS Consultant
With over 20 years of experience working within the Dane County adult long term care system, I have held different positions, including Program Coordinator (Residential/SHC), Support Broker with PCS, and currently IRIS Consultant. I specialize in partnering with Participants, families, guardians, and various Providers to develop both short and long-term supports, while building strong Read More…
Victoria Estrada, IRIS Consultant
I have experience working with individuals with a variety of disabilities ages 0-21. While in college I was an intern at the Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin where I worked with adults with epilepsy through one-on-one meetings and participating in support groups. I have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities. Read More…