SLLEA Leadership Team:
Founders and Co Executive Directors
Sherry Sandreth, PhD
Sherry oversees SLLEA’s programming and client service model, as well as research and development. She brings more than 25 years experience in disability management to SLLEA, and holds a PhD in Public Health/Epidemiology and a Masters in Vocational Rehabilitation Studies with emphases in administration and psychometric testing. Sherry also is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Michele Smith, JD
Michele oversees SLLEA’s business planning and operations. She brings more than 25 years experience in law and business to SLLEA, as well as more than a decade of prior experience leading and working with nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Michele holds a Juris Doctorate degree and is a member of the Oregon State Bar.
Amy Jordan
Director of Services, Advanced Placement Program
Amy oversees SLLEA’s Advanced Placement Program (APP) supporting students who are at higher stages of independent living and autonomy. Amy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Park and Recreation Management, and brings unique experiences to SLLEA in therapeutic and outdoor recreation, program and community development, and world travel and study.
Todd Barnes, MBA
Director of Services, Training & Assessment Program
Manager, HR & IT
Todd oversees SLLEA’s Training & Assessment Program (TAP), which supports students living on their own for the first time. He also manages HR and IT for SLLEA. Prior to joining operations in 2017, Todd was a founding officer on SLLEA’s Board of Directors. He brings 20 years of experience in management, operations, human resources, and sales to the organization and holds a Master of Business Administration degree.
SLLEA Board of Directors
Rebecca Taylor, RN, BSN
President:
Medical Case Manager
Pamela Yeaton, MSW
Vice President:
Grants Development Coordinator/Project Investigator and Manager, Retired
Charlotte Wright, MA, CF-SLP
Secretary:
Speech & Language Pathologist
Rick Bronson
Treasurer:
Software Engineer Consultant, Retired