Compass helps adults with developmental disabilities live interdependently in their own homes through our services that include supported living, independent living, and coordinated family support. Our staff walk beside our clients, offering education on choices and life skills, or companionship and personal care. Our service empowers our clients to make decisions about how and where they live their lives.
Sadie founded the company in 1996 to provide options and support to people with disabilities. She dreams of making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities throughout California. Sadie holds her BA and MA in psychology, and her role in the organization is to cast a vision for tomorrow and see the clients…
Eric joined the organization in 2005 when he saw that Sadie’s dream would need to be a family affair. He wanted to lend his strength and skills to further the company’s mission and vision. He has a heart to see the staff live their dreams alongside of the clients. Eric holds his BA in…
VP of Operations, Corporate As the Vice President of Operations, I have the privilege of overseeing our SLS and ILS services in all of our regions, spanning from the Oregon border to the heart of San Jose. After spending three years working at Far Northern Regional Center, I came to Compass in 2008 and was…
Director of Innovation and Expansion I’ve worked in this industry for 30 years in group settings, day programs, Supported and Independent Living. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from CSU Sacramento. I am also a 7 Habits of Highly Effective People trainer, Lean Six Sigma certified, and a Person Centered Thinking…
QSP Director After graduating with my Bachelors in Science in 2007, my career path was unclear for several years until joining the Compass team as an administrative intern in 2012. During my first year, I spent time in a variety of roles that built up my knowledge and understanding of the world of I/DD services. …
Director, Legal and Labor I joined Compass in 2004 as an HR Assistant, and today I’m the Director of Legal and Labor. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business and Human Resources from Simpson University, and in 2021 I received my Master of Legal Studies degree from Pepperdine University, School of Law. I am a…
Director, Training and Excellence As the Director of Training and Excellence, I am excited to partner with Sadie in developing this new department. I joined Compass in 2007 in the HR department. After two years getting to know many of our stakeholders, along with gaining knowledge on the philosophy of SLS & ILS, I knew…
Regional Manager, Far North Region I am excited to say that I am our Regional Manager in the Far North Region as of 2019. I am eager to partner for growth in all four of our counties: Siskiyou, Butte, Shasta and Tehama; as we seek to provide excellence in service for our Independent Living clients…
Regional Manager, Far North (South) I had the privilege to join the Compass team in April of 2022 as a Case Facilitator; it is now an honor to serve the team as a Regional Manager.. I grew up in Northern California, graduated from Orland High School, and attended school in the Bay Area where I…
Regional Manager, East Bay I am honored to serve our community as Regional Manager for the East Bay. I was born and raised in the Bay Area and graduated from Cal State East Bay with a BS in Health Sciences, concentrating in Hospital Management and Administration. I have a passion for helping people succeed through…
ILS Program Manager I have the honor of serving as the ILS Program Manager. I graduated high school on a Friday and went to my first College class the following Monday! So you could say I am a very determined woman. I was the youngest person to graduate from the College of the Siskiyous nursing…
Training and Behavioral Health Supervisor When I joined Compass in 2012, I could not have imagined how much it would impact the course of my life and I continue to be overjoyed and grateful to be part of the Compass team. I have enjoyed playing a part in seeing clients move toward and achieve their…
Data Analyst Specialist I have been a social worker since 2008 after I received my Master of Social Work degree from CSU Chico. I worked as a Clinical Social Worker for 4 years specializing in addiction and recovery for adolescent males. I began work as a graduate research assistant at the University of South Carolina…
RN Advocate I found Compass after a 20 year career as a floor RN at a Level II trauma center in the Sacramento area. Nursing is my second career. After graduating from UCLA with my bachelor’s degree in Political Science, I entered the world of real estate appraising. With the birth of my two children…
