Staff
We are committed to supporting people with disabilities in learning the skills and making the connections they need to lead a fulfilling life. Many of us have disabilities too. We are empathetic, respectful, and treat everyone with dignity. We feel strongly that everyone can learn how to help themselves and then be in a position to give back to others.
Mayra Colazo
Executive Director
Mayra Became a member of the Central Washington Disability Resources team in March 2016 performing various administrative duties and assisting with the office organization. Mayra also worked as a Community...
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Community Advocate/ Assistant Director
Joshua Hackney started as an intern with CWDR before taking the Youth Transition Coordinator position in August of 2016. Joshua graduated from Central Washington University in June of 2016 with a bachelor’s...
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Office Administrator
Itzel joined the Central Washington Disability Resources team in November of 2020. She is working on obtaining her B.S. in Information Technology and Administrative Management and has several years of...
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Activities Coordinator
Dan started as an intern at CWDR in June 2011, while completing his bachelor’s degree in recreation management. As recreation manager, he is able to use both his educational background and his experiences...
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Independent Living Specialist/ Children Assistive Devices Specialist/ Youth Transition Coordinator
Sarah Bair came to us from the Ellensburg School District where she worked as a paraeducator in the developmental preschool program. Sarah graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's...
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Cares Act Specialist
Tyler Hensley joined Central Washington Disability Resources in February 2021. He previously worked providing direct supervision and assistance to elderly and/or disabled individuals. He likes to garden. He...
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Disability Specialist
Hi everyone, I am Sawyer Stearns and am the Disability Specialist at CWDR. I have just recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Life. I have...
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Independent Living Specialist/ Outreach Coordinator
Hello, my name is Jeannette Ibarra-Ortega. I was hired as the new IL Specialist & Outreach Coordinator here at CWDR in June 2021. I have a lot of background years of customer service and working...
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