Kintsugi Disability Support Network's Management Team
Dianna J. Hansen, Co-Founder, Executive Director
Dianna is the co-founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Disability Support Network which includes the family networks in Klamath, Harney, Baker, Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes Counties. In addition to being active on several local and state boards, she is a 2010 graduate of Partners in Policy Making, Past Chair of the State Interagency Coordinating Council and a certified Person Centered Plan Facilitator. Dianna’s professional experience includes many different areas in the business management, marketing and accounting fields.
Dianna’s passion in the field was fostered when her and her husband’s third child was born with a developmental disability. Dianna strives to support, advocate for, educate and equip Individuals, families and professionals in the field of disability.
Dianna is the co-founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Disability Support Network which includes the family networks in Klamath, Harney, Baker, Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes Counties. In addition to being active on several local and state boards, she is a 2010 graduate of Partners in Policy Making, Past Chair of the State Interagency Coordinating Council and a certified Person Centered Plan Facilitator. Dianna’s professional experience includes many different areas in the business management, marketing and accounting fields.
Dianna’s passion in the field was fostered when her and her husband’s third child was born with a developmental disability. Dianna strives to support, advocate for, educate and equip Individuals, families and professionals in the field of disability.
Jennifer Williams, Program Coordinator
Jennifer was born and raised in southern California and lived there up until moving to eastern Oregon in 1989. Since then she has been active in her community through involvement with her church serving as a Sunday School teacher and treasurer. She has also been active in Harney Partners for Kids and Families, Youth Changing Their Community, Silvies River Charter School, ROCCO’S Family Network and she is the founder of Crossroads Ranch of Harney County Equine Therapy Center.
She was brought into the world of disabilities when her son Arly suffered a severe brain injury as the result of a car accident in 2014. That is when she became an advocate for people with disabilities and when the desire to bring her community along side of those who have different was born.
Jennifer was born and raised in southern California and lived there up until moving to eastern Oregon in 1989. Since then she has been active in her community through involvement with her church serving as a Sunday School teacher and treasurer. She has also been active in Harney Partners for Kids and Families, Youth Changing Their Community, Silvies River Charter School, ROCCO’S Family Network and she is the founder of Crossroads Ranch of Harney County Equine Therapy Center.
She was brought into the world of disabilities when her son Arly suffered a severe brain injury as the result of a car accident in 2014. That is when she became an advocate for people with disabilities and when the desire to bring her community along side of those who have different was born.
Colleen Roy, Program Coordinator
Colleen is a mother, peacemaker and advocate of those in need of special support. Through Junior High and High School, Colleen dedicated time for the Special Olympics and taught cooking and nutrition classes at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. For five years she trained guide dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind in Tucson, Arizona. She enrolled in Northern Arizona University to focus her passion on special education and speech pathology for children. A difficult second pregnancy lead her to gather her credits, turn them into an Associates Degree, and head down the path of mompeneurship. A true supporter of hands on learning, Colleen has gained insights through experiencing the challenges of her own children who range in the spectrum of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Colleen aspires to continuously search for new ideas and techniques and apply them individually to emotional, mental, and physical disorders including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Fetal Alcohol Effect, Attention Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and autistic tendencies, to name a few. With years of experience and a passion to advocate for positive change, behavior intervention, and special education services, Colleen implements her wide range of knowledge as the Program Coordinator for the Family Network.
In her spare time Colleen likes to read, travel and grow the family business Steens Mountain Brew and Pub. With her husband Richard, they have a covey of children, four biological and a total of seven adopted, permanent guardianship and international adoption.
Colleen is a mother, peacemaker and advocate of those in need of special support. Through Junior High and High School, Colleen dedicated time for the Special Olympics and taught cooking and nutrition classes at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. For five years she trained guide dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind in Tucson, Arizona. She enrolled in Northern Arizona University to focus her passion on special education and speech pathology for children. A difficult second pregnancy lead her to gather her credits, turn them into an Associates Degree, and head down the path of mompeneurship. A true supporter of hands on learning, Colleen has gained insights through experiencing the challenges of her own children who range in the spectrum of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Colleen aspires to continuously search for new ideas and techniques and apply them individually to emotional, mental, and physical disorders including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Fetal Alcohol Effect, Attention Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and autistic tendencies, to name a few. With years of experience and a passion to advocate for positive change, behavior intervention, and special education services, Colleen implements her wide range of knowledge as the Program Coordinator for the Family Network.
In her spare time Colleen likes to read, travel and grow the family business Steens Mountain Brew and Pub. With her husband Richard, they have a covey of children, four biological and a total of seven adopted, permanent guardianship and international adoption.
Callie Kackley, Administrative Assistant
Callie brings her experience in non-profit administrative work and a degree in Business with a Minor in Sociology. She is wife to her wonderful husband Justin and mom to their 3 amazing and energetic kids Mia (9), Liam (7), and Nolan (5). It has been the joy of her life to raise their family (albeit a bit of a circus much of the time).
They found out the night that Mia born that she had Down syndrome and since that moment, they knew that her life would change them in incredible ways and alter the trajectory of their life. What they didn't realize, is that it would also bring more blessings than they ever could have expected. Callie is a graduate from NWDSA's
Kindergarten Inclusion Cohort and the OCDD Strong Start Parent Leadership program. She is a passionate advocate for inclusion and is committed to paving a path for Mia and other children with unique needs, to belong in meaningful ways in their schools, communities and relationships. She loves connecting with and supporting families as they navigate this journey as well.
Callie brings her experience in non-profit administrative work and a degree in Business with a Minor in Sociology. She is wife to her wonderful husband Justin and mom to their 3 amazing and energetic kids Mia (9), Liam (7), and Nolan (5). It has been the joy of her life to raise their family (albeit a bit of a circus much of the time).
They found out the night that Mia born that she had Down syndrome and since that moment, they knew that her life would change them in incredible ways and alter the trajectory of their life. What they didn't realize, is that it would also bring more blessings than they ever could have expected. Callie is a graduate from NWDSA's
Kindergarten Inclusion Cohort and the OCDD Strong Start Parent Leadership program. She is a passionate advocate for inclusion and is committed to paving a path for Mia and other children with unique needs, to belong in meaningful ways in their schools, communities and relationships. She loves connecting with and supporting families as they navigate this journey as well.