Colleen is a Learning Specialist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University and has been in the field of education and training for twenty years. Throughout her career, Colleen has held roles that include training coordinator, consultant, clinician, general education teacher, and special education teacher. Colleen is passionate about learning and sharing with members of diverse communities and building collaborative relationships. Colleen is excited to work with Elim in honoring the unique qualities of individuals and empowering them to live as valued contributors in their local and global communities.

Allie is a Learning Behavior Specialist a with Master’s degree in Special Education & Multiple Disabilities from the University of Illinois. She has been in the field of Special Education more than ten years, partnering with and teaching in self-contained special education classrooms and a residential treatment center. Allie has a passion for international development in the field of special education and has helped ministries in Uganda with their disability services. Allie is excited to work with the Elim team because of her heart for Elim’s mission of fostering thriving communities for individuals with disabilities at national and international levels.

Lin Marie is a Staff Development Coordinator for Elim’s Agency and Adult Services. She has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Communications from Illinois State University and has been in corporate training, professional development, and adult education for over 25 years. Lin is passionate about creating professional development programs with respectful of individual learning and personality styles, as well as organizational culture to foster enthusiasm for lifelong learning, teaching, and service to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She feels tremendously blessed to be a part of bringing the Elim experience to local staff and partners around the globe.