Matt Easley has worked as a speech-language pathologist at On With life since December 2019 after obtaining his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Northern Iowa. He completed his graduate internship in On With Life’s inpatient program, and has now worked in On With Life’s outpatient clinics in both Coralville and Ankeny since graduating. Matt has received his Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association, is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and is certified to administer Lee Silverman Voice Treatment – LOUD.

Sara Bath, Executive Director of Iowa Workforce Development

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Tyler Hansen is graduate of Grand View University where he focused on psychology and sociology. Tyler's experience begins with his career at Easter Seals of Iowa as a job developer and vocational team leader overseeing supported education, day habilitation, supported employment, pre-vocational, and project SEARCH. Tyler then worked for the University of Iowa Center for Excellence in developmental disabilities under the Money Follows the Person grant working with people with brain Injuries and intellectual disabilities transitioning from facility settings to rejoin the workforce. Tyler currently is the business engagement resource manager of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services where he supports businesses that are seeking to hire and retain individuals with disabilities by providing them with a variety of resources, training, technical assistance, and consultation. 

Diane Hernandez has over fifteen years of experience in the field and is a dedicated advocate for empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful community employment. Currently serving as the director of support for careers at children & families of Iowa, Diane has spearheaded the development of a robust ticket to work program and supported employment initiatives. She is also on the board of the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), and co-author of the Return-to-Work chapter of The Essential Brain Injury Guide, a crucial tool for professionals preparing for certification through the Brain Injury Association of America’s Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS).