Encircle Families
Staff spotlight
March 24, 2025
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Dorman
“Working for Encircle Families lets me build bridges with parent leaders and key people in the disability community,” she said. “This helps create support and community…
December 22, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Tasha Peters
Tasha turned her own experience navigating her daughter’s autism diagnosis into a passion for helping families with behavioral health and educational support.
September 23, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Trudy Billy
Trudy Billy coordinates staffing for events and activities in central and northern Arizona. She also works with the 22 federally recognized tribes to familiarize them…
September 6, 2024
Kelly Randall Accepted Into Prestigious AMCHP Leadership Lab Family Leaders’ Cohort
This prestigious program recognizes parents and family members who have demonstrated leadership in their communities and are connected to Title V programs serving children and…
June 26, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Viviana Sexton
Viviana Sexton's journey with Encircle Families began when her oldest son, Asher, was diagnosed with autism at 2 1/2. This pivotal moment led her to seek…
March 25, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Anna Burgmann
Anna retires in March 2024 after more than 13 years with the organization and she will be missed by all!
December 19, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Brittany Miller
When Brooke was transitioning from the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) to developmental preschool, Brittany attended an IEP workshop hosted by Encircle Families. The knowledge Brittany…
September 20, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Ally Martinez
Amellaly (Ally) Martinez knows firsthand the value of connecting with other parents whose children have similar diagnoses. Her two youngest sons received autism diagnoses and…
June 22, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Brandi Clark
“Working for Encircle Families is a dream come true,” Brandi said. “It’s wonderful to work for an employer who understands families’ needs.”
March 29, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Paulina Serna
Paulina first became involved with Encircle Families about 14 years ago when her twins were born. Her son Luis was born with spina bifida,…
December 21, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Michelle Henretta
Throughout her professional life, Michelle has worked as a paraprofessional and special education teacher teaching students of all abilities. She has experience in behavior coaching…
September 29, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Tracey Sullivan
Tracey Sullivan first became interested in working with children with special health care needs when her nephew was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss, language delays…