Meredith Ellington serves as the Disability Access Coordinator for Court Programs in the State of NC’s Judicial Branch. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Meredith has called NC home for more than 15 years. She found The Arc of Wake County in 2008 via a Craig’s List ad looking for an office admin. She worked as an office admin and later the Project SEE Director for two years but never stopped supporting The Arc. She even recruited her mother and cousin to work as job coaches. Now, in addition to serving on the Development Committee, she enjoys serving on the board of directors as well. Meredith earned her Master of Social Work degree from NCSU in 2010 and Juris Doctor from NCCU School of Law in 2020. In her spare time, Meredith loves traveling, reading and spending time with her significant other Brandin and their two rescue pups Blu and Dutch.

Kenzie Clark is the Founder and Manager of Able Transition Consulting. As a former Special Education Teacher, Kenzie saw the need for transition services and sought out a Master’s Degree in Secondary Special Education and Transition through the University of Kansas. The transition process and preparing all families and individuals for high-quality lives is her passion. Kenzie’s masters degree provides her with expertise and knowledge regarding all things transition. Kenzie is happy to be supporting families to ensure successful post-school outcomes and peace of mind. Through building unique and comprehensive person-centered planning, she knows that clients will be able to access high quality and happy adult lives! She lives with her amazing husband, Alex, and sweet pup, Mae, in Raleigh, NC. On the weekends you can find Kenzie hiking, reading a book, teaching yoga, going to church and spending time with family and friends. 

Peter Chae is a Certified Public Accountant at Dixon Hughes Goodman in Raleigh. He works on assurance and attestation engagements across a wide range of industries with a focus on healthcare entities, various nonprofit organizations and governmental units. Peter is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BS in Economics and a Masters in Accounting. Peter participates in various community outreach and volunteer activities through his firm at Dixon Hughes Goodman. He is excited to give back to the community through serving on the Finance Committee for The Arc. Peter enjoys weightlifting, traveling, and hiking. 

Allison Baer is a National Board-Certified Special Education teacher she has been teaching for 13 years at Lincoln Heights Elementary in Fuquay-Varina. Allison loves spending time with her daughter Brooklyn and her dog Lily. She enjoys dancing, baking, and shopping. She also loves to plan events. Allison has been working with Arts Access which combines things she is passionate about; access for all and the Arts. She enjoys contributing to Triangle Disability & Autism Services through her knowledge of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and her ability to plan an event.  

Roxana Pourdeyhimi is a child neurologist with Raleigh Neurology Associates. She is a movement disorder specialist but also sees general neurology.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, hiking, traveling, and gardening. She enjoys serving on the Board of Directors for Triangle Disability & Autism Services as a way to give back to her community. 

Nick Keller is the Controller at United Methodist Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization in Garner. Prior to his career there, he was an auditor at Dixon Hughes Goodman in Raleigh where he worked primarily on healthcare and non-profit clients. Nick obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting from Appalachian State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He enjoys traveling and weight training and is an avid fan of App State sports and Japanese culture.