Achieva
Lesley Barton Beasom has experience working in various roles at Achieva, The Apple Tree Learning Center, LLC, and Norwin School District. Currently, Lesley serves as the Associate Director of Competitive Integrated Employment at Achieva. Prior to that, Lesley worked as the Manager of Competitive Integrated Employment and Community Employment Specialist at Achieva. Lesley also has experience as the Owner of The Apple Tree Learning Center, LLC and as an Instructional Aide at Norwin School District. Lesley earned a Bachelor's degree in English/Education from Saint Vincent College.
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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.