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Our staff is an important part of the success of our business.
Pam Smith, SSW QMRP ABISC
Owner, Mentor, Advocate
Pam received a BS degree in Child
and Family Development, from the University of Utah. She attended The
Leadership Academy, with Lisa-Michelle Church and served on the Utah Special Education Advisory Panel committee. Pam’s
background includes working as a DHS/DSPD Support Coordinator receiving numerous incentive awards for exceptional work. Her
previous experience includes working in both public and private schools. Pam loves her work and the people she
serves.
pam.smith@utssw.com
Lara Woods, SSW QMRP
Senior Support Coordinator-External
Support Coordinator
with DHS/DSPD since 2004. Before starting with DSPD Lara worked with the State of Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services
as a Protective Payee. She received her BS degree in Social Work, from BYU. Lara
has been recognized for developing a training program for police officers on how to interview and interact with people with
disabilities, helping train cadets at the P.O.S.T. Lara is dedicated about helping individuals with disabilities and their
families.
larawoods@utssw.com
Lissa Johnson, SSW QMRP
Senior Support Coordinator-External
Lissa
started with DSPD in 2000 with a unit specializing in Family Supports. She became
the DHS/DSPD Central Region’s Outplacement Specialist and worked with individuals needing a Protective Payee. Before
joining DSPD she was a lead worker and DCFS Supervisor. Lissa graduated from Westminster College
with a BS is Psychology. She loves working with people with special needs helping
them reach their goals and potential.
Janene Sakahara, SSW QMRP ABISC
Senior Support Coordintor-External
Janene has
a BS degree from the University of Utah, she says “I feel
lucky to have the opportunity to be a support coordinator. I really enjoy my work; it is rewarding to be able to have a job
that allows you to improve individual’s quality of life.”
janene@utssw.com
Traci Butts, QMRP
Senior Support Coordinator-External
Traci graduated
from University of Phoenix with a BS is Human Services. She looks forward to continue to assist all people with disabilities reach and maintain
a life of happiness, health and safety.
traci@utssw.com
Andrea Smith, QMRP
Assistant Support Coordinator-External
Andrea recently graduated from BYU Hawaii with a BS in Social Work with
Honors. While attending school she worked with people with disabilities as a support staff assisting clients.
Throughout her life she has had and made friends with many different types of disabilities, and loves supporting
them in their individual lives. She says "I believe that my friendships and experiences have had a great impact on who
I am today, and what I am passionate about. Helping people with disabilities to live successful lives"
andrea@utssw.com
Kim Knuteson, SSW QMRP
Senior Support Coordinator
Kim has worked with youth and adults who have a variety of physical and mental
disabilities for the past 14 years. She uderstands the comlexities of a diagnosis and symptoms of disorders and the behaviors
sometime associated with it. Kim earned her BS in Family Studies from Weber State University.
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Hal Smith, MBA
Financial & IT Manager
Hal is assisting with payroll, employee expense issues, benefits, record keeping, financial,
IT, Website, and accounting issues.
Hal has an Engineering Degree from the UofU, MBA business degree, and has been running a successful technical service business, C&I Inspections, since 2002. hal.smith@utssw.com
Infrared Inspection Service
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