Originally from Rochester, NY, Ann later moved to Dayton, Ohio where she graduated High School.  She is an Ohio University graduate, and there she met her husband. She began her career as a Recreational Therapist at The Department of Youth Services, eventually becoming a certified Training Officer.  Ann worked for Franklin County as a Program Facilitator/ Employment Coordinator helping incarcerated individuals learn Time and Money Management, Job Readiness and assisting the individuals to find employment.  Upon leaving the Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility she began working at The Center of Vocational Alternatives, helping consumers with Mental Health and other barriers to find and maintain employment. Immediately prior to joining CDE Ann worked at Alti Initiative focusing on employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has 2 grown children. Her oldest lives in New York City and is a journalist for Business Insider and the youngest works at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Day Care.  She is also a proud Dog and Cat mom!

Zoe holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Ohio State University where she graduated with research distinction. She has worked with youth with disabilities as a teacher for three years and has volunteered in various ways within the disability community in Columbus for more than nine years. Zoe is very passionate about the empowerment of people with any type of disability of any age. She is a strong advocate for the equal opportunity of those with intellectual disabilities in higher education. In her free time Zoe creates art, music and loves to read.

Joscelyn graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology.  She has been employed as an Animal Specialist at COSI. She has mentored and assisted individuals with disabilities in the use of technology for communication. She has been a public speaker on the topic of Domestic Violence Against Women. She is also a professional dancer and dance instructor.