Meet Our Team

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  • Christy Reese provides leadership and direction to all aspects of FACT Oregon, overseeing strategic planning, operations, and partnerships with key stakeholders across the state. Since joining FACT Oregon in 2007, she has been instrumental in expanding its reach from a grassroots initiative to a statewide organization supporting families navigating disability-related services. Christy brings over 20 years of experience in finance, administration, and human resources. She is a graduate of the Oregon Partners in Policymaking program and serves on several advisory committees to advance opportunities for families. She is also a parent of a young adult with disabilities, which informs her commitment to empowering families.

    christy@factoregon.org

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  • Heather Olivier leads FACT Oregon's program development, ensuring high-quality training and support services for families. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and has dedicated her career to supporting welcoming practices in schools and communities. Heather is a graduate of the Oregon Partners in Policymaking program and an active participant in statewide initiatives that promote access to services. She is a parent of a young adult with autism and uses her personal experience to empower other families to set high expectations and achieve meaningful goals.

    heather@factoregon.org

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  • Amy Geoffroy drives FACT Oregon’s development efforts, evaluating the impact of programs and ensuring sustainable growth. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees, a background in nonprofit management and over 15 years of experience in fundraising and communications, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the organization. She serves on several advisory committees and is committed to expanding access to vital resources. Amy is a parent of a daughter with an intellectual disability who accesses special education services through her community transition program.

    amy@factoregon.org

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  • Alison Holley oversees FACT Oregon’s data-driven initiatives and operational efficiency. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus on early childhood development and she brings experience in process improvement and data analysis to enhance organizational impact. Her firsthand experience navigating education systems informs her work in ensuring families have access to reliable support and resources. Alison is a parent of two young children, one of whom experiences autism and epilepsy.

    alison@factoregon.org

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  • Molly Williamson oversees support line processes and provides direct support to families through FACT Oregon’s support line and training programs. Molly is a graduate of the Oregon Partners in Policymaking program and has extensive experience in family advocacy. She brings deep personal insight into the challenges and triumphs of navigating educational and community resources. Molly is a parent of two young children, who both receive special education services, and a young adult with Down syndrome who graduated in 2020 with a Modified diploma and would be in his early twenties.

    support@factoregon.org

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  • Whitnie Trost offers personalized guidance to families through her work at FACT Oregon. She is a graduate of the Oregon Partners in Policymaking program and her advocacy efforts span multiple community initiatives. A certified Person-Centered Plan facilitator, Whitnie is dedicated to helping families create a clear vision for their future and access the tools they need to succeed. She brings a compassionate and relatable approach to supporting others. She is a parent of six children, including a young adult with Down syndrome and autism.

    support@factoregon.org

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  • Alicia Riddle is passionate about supporting families who navigate multiple complex systems to access services and resources for their children. Alicia has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and education and brings extensive experience in advocacy and system navigation to her work. As a parent of two autistic children, she understands the challenges families face and provides empathetic, informed support, while working to empower families with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. She serves on a wide range of statewide and regional committees.

    program@factoregon.org

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  • Maria Rangel offers support, outreach, and training to families, drawing from her lived experience as a parent and advocate. She is committed to ensuring that all families have the information in the language and format they need to make informed decisions. Maria is a parent of a young adult with disabilities, serves on several committees and councils, and has over a decade of experience in family support, making her a trusted voice within the community.

    program@factoregon.org

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  • Heather Carleton is dedicated to providing families with the tools they need to navigate disability-related services in communities throughout Oregon. She has a passion for connecting families with resources, providing information in the format that works for them, and empowering families to advocate for their children. Heather is a parent of two children experiencing disability and brings both personal and professional experience to her role.

    support@factoregon.org

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  • Britania Vazquez-Elorza provides support, outreach, and training to families across Oregon, ensuring that families have access to information in the language and format that meets their needs. She is a DaSy Family Data Leader and trainer and serves on several statewide committees. A parent of a child who experiences autism, Britania is passionate about helping families especially her Latino/Hispanic community to navigate services with confidence and clarity.

    program@factoregon.org

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    Karen Trombley (she/her) is a Support
    Specialist at FACT Oregon. She grew up in Michigan and then attended the University of Wyoming. She was a park ranger for Oregon State Parks for 13 years before staying home to care for her amazing children, one of which experiences autism with significant support needs. Karen has been navigating the disability world since her son, now age 14, was diagnosed with autism at 24 months old. Karen's passion is the outdoors and encouraging people of all abilities to get outside, engage and play in the natural beauty of Oregon.

    support@factoregon.org