Meet Our Team
Get to know the dedicated professionals who make a difference every day.
CEO/Owner
Lucretia Vaughn
Meet Lucretia, the heart and soul of Phoenix. Lucretia is a dedicated professional with a career dedicated to providing support and care to individuals with developmental disabilities, the elderly, and those recovering from brain injuries. Lucretia first opened Phoenix Way in 2013.
Program Director
Jennie Bishop
Meet Jennie. As the Program Director for the Community Integration Program, Jennie oversees all aspects of the program, ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities have the opportunities and support they need to thrive in their communities.
Executive Director
Angela Thomason
Meet Angela Thomason, the Executive Director of Phoenix, a passionate advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and a driving force behind our mission to create a more inclusive community.
Billing and DSP Supervisor
Donna Oder
Meet Donna, our Billing and DSP Supervisor. Donna plays a vital role in ensuring our clients receive the support they need by managing billing and coordinating community access programs.
Day Training Coordinator
Sonja Beirer
Meet Sonja, our Day Training Coordinator. She helps ensure our day training clients have a positive and successful experience.
Behavior Support Director & Person Center Coach Supervisor
Crissy Quinn
Meet Crissy, our Behavior Support Director & Person Center Coach Supervisor. She's passionate about helping others reach their full potential and brings her expertise in behavior support and person-centered practices to our team.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing supports for the needs of each individual we serve. We are focused on making sure that each person we support with a developmental disability is treated with and lives their lives with dignity and respect. Our approach is a team effort working closely with everyone in the individual’s life to provide the highest quality of services.
Vision
A future where everyone, regardless of ability, experiences a life of dignity, independence, and fulfillment.
Values
We believe that every participant has the right to informed decision making and it is our goal to empower them.
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We believe that every participant has the right to remain connected to their natural supports.
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We believe that every participant has the right to dignity and self-worth.
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We believe that every participant has the right to choice, inclusion employment, growth, and privacy.
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We believe in a restraint-free environment where the use of mechanical restraints, seclusion, manual restraints including physical or chemical restraint shall be prohibited.
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We believe that each person has the right to receive services that address what is important to and important for the participant.
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We believe that every participant should be safe, healthy and respected in their community.
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We believe that every participant should live in their community with effective, individualized assistance and enjoy living and working in that community.
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We believe that every participant has the right to satisfactory outcomes which lead to relationships, dignity, choice, real contributions and inclusion in community life.