Team
Put Mainstay's Top-Notch Team of Employment Enthusiasts to Work for You
Whether you're looking for a job or have a position to fill, you can count on great results from the caring, experienced team at Mainstay. Our team has professional credentials in the field of disabilities, and many have more than a decade of experience with our organization. Their multilingual talents include American Sign Language (ASL). Their confidence, experience, and knowledge set them apart.
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A keen understanding of what employers are looking for in their new hires. |
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Continuing education to refine their job development skills based on best practices in the industry. |
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Professional networks to connect the right employees with the right employers. |
Meet The Mainstay Team
| Alison McCormick, C.R.C., Director 206-934-5429 Alison has been involved with the disability community throughout her professional career. She has worked in a variety of settings including a state hospital, community-based residential program, advocacy/resource development program, and an employment agency. She has a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Alison has worked in the disability field since 1982. She came to Mainstay in 1987, initially as an Employment Specialist, then Assistant Director, now as the Director. |
| Anja Post , Employment Specialist 206-934-4376 Since 1991, Anja has been working at Mainstay as an employment counselor. She truly enjoys her job. Her main focus is job development and building partnerships with employers. She received her Masters of Education degree from the University of Oregon and her Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas. |
| Diane King, Rehabilitation Counselor 206-934-5426 Diane received a Bachelor's degree in Education from The University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and has been employed at Mainstay as a Rehabilitation Counselor since 1991. She is dedicated to assisting individuals with employment barriers in obtaining jobs that meet their interests, abilities, and economic needs. Additionally, Diane has been a Personal Care Provider since 1993 for an individual with a developmental disability. |
| Julie Railey, Fiscal Analyst 206-934-6904 Julie has worked part-time as a fiscal analyst for Mainstay since 2009. Her employment background has been primarily in the private sector working as a financial analyst for both an investment management company and large local insurance company. Julie has assisted in implementing accounting and technological systems to streamline processes, procedures, and reporting. She received her business degree from the University of Washington. |
Kerry Kakigi, Employment Specialist Kerry Kakigi has been providing services to individuals with disabilities since the late seventies. In 1979, Kerry graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a major in Art Education. He started assisting jobseekers at Mainstay in 1989 as a Teaching Assistant, and then in 1991 he became an Employment Specialist. In his spare time, he is an avid indoor and beach volleyball enthusiast. Standing 5' 5" but playing 6' 3", he jokingly claims to have been an Italian volleyball player in a former life. |
Rebecca Jansson, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Rebecca Jansson has a Master's Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Florida and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Rebecca has worked in the disability field since 1990. She came to Mainstay in 1997. Her specialty is assisting people who are deaf or hard of hearing to find employment. Prior to Mainstay, she worked for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as a Counselor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She has been on the Board of the Community Service Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and served as an advocate for the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Service. Rebecca knows American Sign Language (ASL). |
Sharon Keene, Transition Services Program Coordinator Sharon has worked for Mainstay since 2001. As Transition Services Program Coordinator, she assists students who are transitioning from high school into adult services to find employment. Sharon feels that community social interactions are very important pieces in the transition process. Sharon is a proud parent of four adult children, including a son with developmental disabilities. She and her husband run a local family business. |
Your success is of personal interest to each Mainstay team member.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you get the employment results you desire.
