Amber Schaefer

Amber Schaefer has worked for Mainstream Living for nine years. She started in direct care and worked as a Team Leader in the HCBS residential program until 2011, when she became the Program Director of The Center (formerly known as the Mainstream Employment and Learning Center). Under her leadership, programming at The Center has expanded to include a new focus on the Sensory Program and the addition of ACE, a new program designed for members working towards greater independence. Schaefer also serves on the Board of Directors for Creative Counseling Services in Ames. She received her Bachelor of Science in Child, Adult and Family Services from Iowa State University. Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, painting, playing piano and playing the ukulele with her bandmates, Britches and Hose Ukulele Club. She is honored to be part of a team that has such genuine care for the members served. "I feel that we are all so privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of so many wonderful peoples’ lives. I can’t imagine spending my days anywhere else."