ALA Rock Stars
Awesomeness Personified
Brandon Quaintance
President/CEO
Founder
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Brandon committed early on in his career to make one million impacts in his lifetime. Awesome Life Academy allows him to create the awesome and inclusive world we all deserve by igniting awesome lives and torching limitations!
Stella Fitzgerald RN
Director of Special Projects
Medical Advisor
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Stella is a co-founder of Awesome Life Academy. In making the most positive impact she can, she plans special projects for all of our participants to further torch their limitations. Additionally, Stella is an RN, where she brings her expertise as the ALA Medical Advisor.
Dwayne Eriksen
Active Board Member
Volunteer Coordinator
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Dwayne is Awesome Life Academy's kindhearted volunteer coordinator. Dwayne onboards, trains, and mentors both new and existing volunteers. At every special event, you will find Dwayne happily volunteering, ensuring that special festivities are set-up, and putting a smile on our participants' faces! Making a difference in the worlds of our participants is Dwayne's specialty!
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Trevor Quaintance
Awesome Ambassador /Senior Program Assistant
Trevor transitioned from graduating high school to committing full-time to ALA. In his time outside of ALA, he is taking sign language classes to further amplify his impact when working with individuals with disabilities. His favorite part of his job is seeing everyone happy and having fun. In the near future, he is excited for the expansion of ALA and sees himself coaching Special Olympics. Trevors "Why" is to help others torch limitations, and he believes nothing is impossible.
Raphael Marsden
Awesome Ambassador/Program Assistant
​Raphael is committed and dedicated to the ALA mission. He is always wiling to learn and looks forward to growing with our clients and making long lasting impacts! He is empowered to help others torch limitations and build lasting friendships with them. Raphael enjoys going to sporting events, and hanging out with all of our clients. He is eager to grow and remain teachable in his position, and is excited for the future with ALA.
Kara Walden
Awesome Ambassador
Intern
Kara has been working with ALA since 2022. She has been involved with the special needs community alongside with her mother since she was a little girl. Kara's favorite part about ALA is watching everyone torch their limitations and going on awesome field trips.
Juliana Fitzgerald
Awesome Ambassador
Social Media Manager
Administrative Assistant
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Juliana is Awesome Life Academy's Social Media Manager. In this position, she looks at the statistics of ALA's social media presence and seeks to improve our online outreach.
Brianne Sendaj
Awesome Ambassador
Program Lead
Brianne brings her awesome dance skills & choreographs creativeness on our team. She wants to empower our participants to dance to their own rhythm in their awesome life! Brianne hopes to continue teaching in her role & ensuring everyone is having a great time & finding their own beat!
Sofie Heidrich
Awesome Ambassador
Program Assistant
Sofie brings her bubbly personality and dance skills to the team. Sofie is excited to help participant ignite their awesome lives.
Genna Walden
Awesome Ambassador/
Program Lead
Heath & Fitness Coach
Genna leads many of our health & wellness initiatives & uses her expertise and years of experience to help ignite the awesome lives of those we serve! Her weekly fitness classes align perfectly with one of ALA’s core principles of living an active & healthy life. Under Genna’s guidance our amazing participants gain confidence, self esteem, and the knowledge to torch their limitations!
Haily Gibbs
Awesome Ambassador
Volunteer
Haily brings her passion to the team by volunteering for program activities and special events.
Sam
Program Coordinator
Abby manages our weekly & monthly calendar. She creates, plans, & facilitates outings and activities. Her role as a leader in our organization lends itself well to assisting our President & Program Director with day to day operations. Abby's creativity & commitment to the mission brings joy to our team & community. Abby is excited to continue to bring meaningful opportunities to those we serve & share our mission with the world!
Abagail Carlson
Julie Stout-Gorbatkin
Volunteer
Julie volunteers for our day program & brings her kind and supportive glow everywhere she goes! She brings valuable experience to our mission as a retired special education teacher. Julie enjoys being a part of our special community and watching our participants support one another.