Meet Our Staff
Angie, Independent Living Specialist & CDCS Support Planner
Angie Algood
Angela is an Independent Living Specialist working out of the Marshall office. She has over 20 years of experience working with people with disabilities. She is a dog mom to a spoiled rescue dog and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Angela is an Independent Living Specialist working out of the Marshall office. She has over 20 years of experience working with people with disabilities. She is a dog mom to a spoiled rescue dog and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Melissa, Executive Director
Melissa Doherty
Melissa is our Executive Director and has been with SWCIL since 2006. Prior to working with SWCIL Melissa worked in hospice care, home healthcare, hospitality, and served in the Minnesota National Guard.
"Working at a Center for Independent Living, we get to promote a person's right to live the life they choose and to be afforded the dignity of taking risks to achieve this."
Melissa is our Executive Director and has been with SWCIL since 2006. Prior to working with SWCIL Melissa worked in hospice care, home healthcare, hospitality, and served in the Minnesota National Guard.
"Working at a Center for Independent Living, we get to promote a person's right to live the life they choose and to be afforded the dignity of taking risks to achieve this."
Jordan, CDCS Support Planner & Independent Living Specialist
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Hi, my name is Jordan Glad, and I was born and raised in the Southwest region of Minnesota. As the former program director of an adult foster care facility, I have worked with individuals with disabilities for over 11 years. I earned my Associates of Applied Science degree in Human Services in 2018, and I also served as a volunteer emergency medical responder on the ambulance service of my community (Clarkfield) for over four years. At SWCIL I am working in the capacity of a Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner and Independent Living Specialist. In these positions I greatly enjoy the opportunity to work with individuals, their families, case management, and financial management services, and I am grateful for the relationships built every day.
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Sharlett, Independent Living Specialist
Sharlett Glidden
Sharlett was born in Jamaica and lived half of her life there. The other half she has been living in SW Minnesota, where she has recently enjoyed joining the SWCIL team as an IL Specialist in the areas of Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. She enjoys serving and supporting a diverse community of individuals achieving the goals they have and living successful, independent lives. Sharlett is also the mother a beautiful 5-year-old and has an adventurous, energetic personality. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, spending time with family, braiding hair, and enjoying her child.
Sharlett was born in Jamaica and lived half of her life there. The other half she has been living in SW Minnesota, where she has recently enjoyed joining the SWCIL team as an IL Specialist in the areas of Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. She enjoys serving and supporting a diverse community of individuals achieving the goals they have and living successful, independent lives. Sharlett is also the mother a beautiful 5-year-old and has an adventurous, energetic personality. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, spending time with family, braiding hair, and enjoying her child.
David, Ramp Program Manager
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David Haen
David is a graduate of Southwest State University with a degree in Music Education and has lived in the Marshall area for the past 25+ years. Before joining the SWCIL team as the Ramp Program Manager, he worked for over 20 years in the restaurant world and three and a half years for the Boy Scouts of America. He and his wife, Lisa,have a daughter, a son, and one foster child. His hobbies consist of woodcarving, photography, camping, hunting, and about anything outdoors. |
Linda, CDCS and Veteran's Directed Program Manager
Linda L. Halbur
Linda is our Program Manager for our Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner Program and Veterans Directed Care Program. She has a passion for others and has worked in human services all of her professional life. Linda and her husband live on a crop and cattle farm in Southwestern MN. She loves the space to have her four daughters, their husbands and wonderful grandchildren come to visit and play.
“I love working with SWCIL because as an agency the people we serve are our top priority. We are here to support others in their pursuit of their goals and dreams. "
Linda is our Program Manager for our Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner Program and Veterans Directed Care Program. She has a passion for others and has worked in human services all of her professional life. Linda and her husband live on a crop and cattle farm in Southwestern MN. She loves the space to have her four daughters, their husbands and wonderful grandchildren come to visit and play.
“I love working with SWCIL because as an agency the people we serve are our top priority. We are here to support others in their pursuit of their goals and dreams. "
Ruth, Independent Living Specialist
Ruth Hubbling
Ruth is an Independent Living Specialist serving the Worthington and Slayton areas. Ruth enjoys spending time with family and friends and reads any moments she can. Ruth is a crafter and has been blessed with a friend that continues to let her sell projects at her occasional store and a partner who ignores the constant project mess.
"The best part of working with SWCIL is the ability to work with incredible people that are continually striving to live their best lives."
Ruth is an Independent Living Specialist serving the Worthington and Slayton areas. Ruth enjoys spending time with family and friends and reads any moments she can. Ruth is a crafter and has been blessed with a friend that continues to let her sell projects at her occasional store and a partner who ignores the constant project mess.
"The best part of working with SWCIL is the ability to work with incredible people that are continually striving to live their best lives."
Amy, Administrative Assistant
Amy Illies
Amy has lived in SW Minnesota the majority of her life with her husband of twenty-five years. She has a background as a Certified Nursing Aid and as an LPN, and has worked as an administrative assistant for twenty years. Amy has enjoyed and has been proud to join the SWCIL team, sharing her passion for working with a dedicated team to respond to the needs of the individuals SWCIL serves. She is also a mother of five children and a grandmother of eight, and has an adventurous and curious personality, with no fear of a challenge. Her hobbies include baking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Her greatest joy has been becoming a grandparent.
Amy has lived in SW Minnesota the majority of her life with her husband of twenty-five years. She has a background as a Certified Nursing Aid and as an LPN, and has worked as an administrative assistant for twenty years. Amy has enjoyed and has been proud to join the SWCIL team, sharing her passion for working with a dedicated team to respond to the needs of the individuals SWCIL serves. She is also a mother of five children and a grandmother of eight, and has an adventurous and curious personality, with no fear of a challenge. Her hobbies include baking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Her greatest joy has been becoming a grandparent.
Sherry, Independent Living Program Manager
Sherry Olson
Sherry has lived in Southwest Minnesota the majority of her life. Since she started working in the healthcare field supporting people with disabilities 28 years ago, she realized her passion of advocating for others and supporting them to live their dream. She has been excited to be a part of the SWCIL team as an Independent Living Program Manager, as SWCIL puts the people it serves as a top priority, supporting them in the pursuit of their goals. Sherry is married and has two adult children and two grandsons, as well as one spoiled dog. She loves to read, spend time with family, spend time outdoors, and reap the benefits of her husband’s gardening.
Sherry has lived in Southwest Minnesota the majority of her life. Since she started working in the healthcare field supporting people with disabilities 28 years ago, she realized her passion of advocating for others and supporting them to live their dream. She has been excited to be a part of the SWCIL team as an Independent Living Program Manager, as SWCIL puts the people it serves as a top priority, supporting them in the pursuit of their goals. Sherry is married and has two adult children and two grandsons, as well as one spoiled dog. She loves to read, spend time with family, spend time outdoors, and reap the benefits of her husband’s gardening.
Harry, Peer Mentor
Harry Remley
Harry is our Peer Mentor serving the Marshall Area. Harry loves to socialize, have fun, and make jokes. Harry loves his cat - including dressing her up in wacky outfits. Harry can't wait to meet you!
Harry is our Peer Mentor serving the Marshall Area. Harry loves to socialize, have fun, and make jokes. Harry loves his cat - including dressing her up in wacky outfits. Harry can't wait to meet you!
Ashley, Community Activities & I&R Specialist
Ashley Reynaga
Ashley grew up north of Houston and has been living in Minnesota for the last seven years. For the last five years she has been working as a CNA in memory care and the hospice field, but now as an Information and Referral Specialist for SWCIL she has been enjoying helping people and giving back to the community. In 2017 she rescued her dog, Skiba, a rat terrier, through the Tracy Area Animal Rescue (TAAR). Some of her hobbies include spending time with family, watching movies, and walking her dog.
Ashley grew up north of Houston and has been living in Minnesota for the last seven years. For the last five years she has been working as a CNA in memory care and the hospice field, but now as an Information and Referral Specialist for SWCIL she has been enjoying helping people and giving back to the community. In 2017 she rescued her dog, Skiba, a rat terrier, through the Tracy Area Animal Rescue (TAAR). Some of her hobbies include spending time with family, watching movies, and walking her dog.
Ted, Independent Living Advocate
Ted Stamp
Ted has worked for SWCIL since 2006 and continues to enjoy advocating on behalf of people with disabilities in the areas of local community accessibility, transportation, and legislation, among others. He is the author of two books, This Was Just the Way (2017), a memoir chronicling his experience of life before and after disability, and Tell Me Something I Don't Know (2023), a short collection of essays with interweaving themes.
Ted has worked for SWCIL since 2006 and continues to enjoy advocating on behalf of people with disabilities in the areas of local community accessibility, transportation, and legislation, among others. He is the author of two books, This Was Just the Way (2017), a memoir chronicling his experience of life before and after disability, and Tell Me Something I Don't Know (2023), a short collection of essays with interweaving themes.
Annette, Grants & Financial Manager
Annette Swanson
Annette is our Grants & Financial Manager and SWCIL extraordinaire, with over 30 years experience working at SWCIL.
Annette is our Grants & Financial Manager and SWCIL extraordinaire, with over 30 years experience working at SWCIL.
Rachel, IL Specialist & CDCS Support Planner
Rachel Thalacker
Rachel grew up in Southwest Minnesota and serves as an Independent Living Specialist and CDCS Support Planner for SWCIL. She has worked in the disability field for ten years, and in employment services for three years, and has has a passion for helping others and working in the Human Service field. She is also a wife, mom, and stepmom to three beautiful children. Her hobbies include spending time with family, gardening, cooking, books, and being outdoors.
Rachel grew up in Southwest Minnesota and serves as an Independent Living Specialist and CDCS Support Planner for SWCIL. She has worked in the disability field for ten years, and in employment services for three years, and has has a passion for helping others and working in the Human Service field. She is also a wife, mom, and stepmom to three beautiful children. Her hobbies include spending time with family, gardening, cooking, books, and being outdoors.
Kristina, IL Program Support Staff
Kristina Tollefson
Kristina serves SWCIL as an IL Program Support person in the SWCIL office. She has lived in Marshall for 19 years. She also volunteers at the Marshall YMCA in the child watch department, and at the Marshall Library. She is also the court reporter for People First, a member of the SWCIL Social Rec Committee, and a former Self-Advocate of MN (SAMS) representative. For fun she likes reading, coloring, going to movies, listening to music, watching TV, writing stories and fan-fiction, as well as hanging out with family and friends.
Kristina serves SWCIL as an IL Program Support person in the SWCIL office. She has lived in Marshall for 19 years. She also volunteers at the Marshall YMCA in the child watch department, and at the Marshall Library. She is also the court reporter for People First, a member of the SWCIL Social Rec Committee, and a former Self-Advocate of MN (SAMS) representative. For fun she likes reading, coloring, going to movies, listening to music, watching TV, writing stories and fan-fiction, as well as hanging out with family and friends.
Samantha, IL Specialist
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Samantha Wolff
Samantha grew up in Balaton, graduated from TMB in 2014, and now lives in Tyler with her husband, stepdaughter, and newborn son. She has worked with mentally handicapped/disabled individuals for about eight years in group home, in-home, and nursing home settings. She is excited to bring care and compassion to the other side of things and encourage independent living as an Independent Living Specialist for SWCIL. |
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