Achieva
Leighann Naton has extensive experience in working with individuals with disabilities in various capacities. Currently employed at ACHIEVA as a Community Homes Specialist, Leighann manages staff, ensures compliance with regulations, and develops support plans for individuals. Prior to this role, Leighann worked as a Behavior Specialist Consultant at Southwestern Human Services and as a Special Education Teacher at Woodland Hills School District. Leighann also gained experience as a student worker at The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh. Leighann holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Mental and Physical Disability Education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Achieva
VISION: Achieva envisions a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. MISSION: Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives. CORE VALUES: Respect: Value and celebrate everyone. Passion: Be dedicated to Achieva’s mission and vision. Ethics: Infuse integrity, quality and best practices in everything we do. Change: Embrace and drive innovation toward inclusive person-centered practices. Team: Inspire, challenge and support each other. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Person Centered: Create and nurture a culture throughout ACHIEVA that promotes person-centered thinking and planning and in how we provide support. Advocacy: Ensure that advocacy remains a foundational part of the organization, is supported by sustainable funding and staffing, and focuses on individual advocacy and important system advocacy issues. Impact: Identify, develop and pursue new and innovative initiatives that stretch Achieva’s abilities to fulfill its vision and mission. Staff: Implement enhanced strategies to attract, develop and retain the highest quality staff. Diversity: Develop and pursue a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the organization. Technology: Leverage technology to enhance all aspects of the organization and services/supports. Advancement: Develop and pursue an advancement agenda that enhances Achieva’s financial position, community presence and leadership.