Staff

Toni Mullee

Executive Director

toni@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 X100  

Rich Tamulewicz

New Parent Support Coordinator

rich@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 X152 Rich welcomes all new and expectant families into the USOD Community.  He provides support for families with younger children; oversees the USOD Dads & Moms groups; helps facilitate our online social media parent groups; and coordinates...

Leslie Burke

Development Director

leslieb@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 X101 c: 216.798.7652 Leslie is responsible for grant writing, special event sponsorships, third party fundraisers & matching gifts

Laurie Kowalski

Director of Family Support & Adult Engagement

lauriek@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 X 102 c: 216.702.3820 Laurie can help you with transitioning from high school to adult issues such as guardianship, Social Security, Medicaid and Employment

Carrie Linden

Office Assistant

Gina Mitchner

Educational Director

gina@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 x104

Debbie Picker

Medical Outreach Coordinator

debbie@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 x151 Debbie conducts outreach to the medical community,  facilitates the Circle of Support for older adults with Ds who have dementia, consults with medical staff regarding current medical issues facing our loved ones, directs families to medical...

Maria Sivertson

Director of Community Relations

maria@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 X103

Linda Tarro-Schmid

Mind Body Soul Coordinator

linda@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 x150 Linda coordinates Mind•Body•Soul recreational activities for adults with Down syndrome

Barb Waddle

Special Events Coordinator

barbw@usod.org p: 216.447.8763 X105 Barb plans and directs all operational functions for the two annual major fundraising events, The Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk and The Sunburst Gala.