Jodi Warden MIDWEST ADULT AUTISM PROJECT (MAAP) COORDINATOR Jodi Warden has over 20 years of experience working in the social service field providing care to individuals with disabilities. Jodi is currently working toward getting certified in behavior therapy. Jodi has been with The Center’s MAAP program since 2019. Jodi has extensive experience working…
Kenda Curativo Director of Career Planning and Placement In summer 2020, Kenda Curativo became the interim director of career planning and placement at the Center. This past December, she permanently took over the role. For 10 years, Kenda was a general manager in the fast-casual restaurant industry. A representative from the Center’s employment…
Alyssa Bergman DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE Alyssa Bergman has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Tulsa. After graduation, Alyssa started her career in nonprofit as an advancement apprentice for Lifeteen International, where they exceeded their Annual Appeal goal by 87%. She then spent 2 years as an Event and Program Coordinator at…
James (Jay) Smith, IV Interim Executive Director James (Jay) Smith, IV, previously volunteered at the Center and on its Board of Directors for over 30 years. He became Interim Executive Director in 2021. Jay earned his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1985 and his Master of Business Administration from St. Louis University in…
Updated: July 21, 2020, 1:00 PM CT The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is top of mind for the Center for Head Injury Services. We understand the importance of health and safety and what it means to our employees and the community we serve. The Center is releasing this statement to make our communities and those…
McAlister’s Deli is one of the Center’s best partners in helping people with disabilities receive vocational training and long-term jobs. Since 2015, 11 consumers of the Center have worked or are now working at one of nine area locations. It all started when our Site Coordinator, Darcell Fleeman, placed a consumer for vocational…
Mark Riordan has served on the Center’s board of directors for 14 years and recently stepped down as president of the board. Mark’s leadership has guided the Center through 10 years of remarkable growth – from starting the Midwest Adult Autism Program (MAAP) to the successful capital campaign to raise funds for the…
The Center was honored to receive a $1,000 donation from Ackerman Toyota.
