Meet The Team

Matilda was born and raised in Sweden but moved permanently to the US in 2020 right before the pandemic. Matilda has a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences and has prior experience in the social worker field as both Governmental Case Manager and Group Home Assistant for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

 

Matilda started her role as BISNF's Program Coordinator in August 2021. As of recent she is now the Program Director.

Angelica was born and raised on Bainbridge Island and has a background in childcare and being a teacher’s assistant at the Madrona Waldorf School in Winslow. Angelica has a bachelor's degree in Human Services and has experience working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities at Easter Seals camp and within foster care in Seattle.

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Angelica started her role as BISNF's Program Assistant in September 2021.

Lori, her husband Josh, and their extended family have lived on Bainbridge Island for the past 16 years.  After moving from the east coast, they chose Bainbridge as their home due to its sense of community.  In addition, they felt it would be a great place to raise their family and a welcoming environment for Lori’s brother-in-law, Chris, who has Down’s Syndrome.

 

Lori has worked for Nordstrom for the past 27 years.  She is currently a Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Nordstrom.  She joined the Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation Board in 2021 to help keep their mission alive after seeing firsthand how vital the program is for adults with disabilities, like her brother-in-law Chris, a member.

Annalisa joined the BISNF board in summer of 2022. She currently serves as the Associate Principal of Woodward Middle School and the Social, Emotional, Learning Coordinator of Bainbridge Island School District.

 

Annalisa is a former Special Education teacher and brings the social, emotional, behavioral well-being lense to supporting our Stephen’s House members. 

Paige was born and raised in Colorado. She then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana before finding her forever home in Poulsbo, WA.  Paige is a Human Resources Professional and is currently working as a Recruitment Manager for a local non-profit agency. Paige lives on a farm with her husband Grant, daughter Harper, and 3 dogs, 3 miniature goats, and 3 chickens. 

 

Paige is excited to serve on the BISNF board as the treasurer. Paige has seen firsthand how Stephens house has impacted her cousin Devan’s life, and looks forward to contributing to this very important organization. 

Monique Fox live in Poulsbo with her husband Ron and her son David. Monique's daughter, Victoria is currently attending graduate school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  Monique grew up on the East coast but have called Poulsbo home for more than 25 years now. David has been a participant at BISNF for almost ten years so Monique has seen the organization change and grow.

In addition to Monique's role as a parent of an adult with special needs she bring a variety of work and leadership experiences to the table. She is currently working as a Middle School Math Instructor for NK Schools. Prior to that Monique was a Resource Room Special Educator at NK High School.  Monique has also worked as a contractor for Developmental Disabilities and for Holly Ridge Center, our local Birth to Three provider.

Shane's passion for supporting individuals with disabilities began when she volunteered in a special education classroom at Ordway Elementary School while in high school. After several roles within education (paraeducator, classroom teacher, business owner, researcher, graduate instructor, and autism consultant) as well as a brief detour working as a program assistant at ESPN, Shane is back at Ordway as a classroom teacher.

 

Shane's hobbies include passionately rooting for all Seattle sports teams, reading, traveling, drinking coffee, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.