Staff

    Toni Mullee

    Executive Director

     

        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 webinars on various topics to support our families.

            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

                            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 resources, and consults with researchers regarding studies benefitting people with Ds

                                Maria Sivertson

                                Director of Community Relations

                                    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.