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Tommy Kourebanas Autism Awareness Promotions
Tommy Kourebanas Autism Awareness Promotions
Tommy Kourebanas Autism Awareness Promotions
A Magna Cum Laude and National Communication Honors Society Masters Degree graduate from Sacred Heart University, Tom is currently an Emmy Award winning content creator at NBC Sports. As a student intern on The Elm Project Camp AmeriKids, Tom grew his talent in speaking the voice of those in need. We are honored to have him facilitate Aut
A Magna Cum Laude and National Communication Honors Society Masters Degree graduate from Sacred Heart University, Tom is currently an Emmy Award winning content creator at NBC Sports. As a student intern on The Elm Project Camp AmeriKids, Tom grew his talent in speaking the voice of those in need. We are honored to have him facilitate Autism Awareness through media productions for our agency. He will also produce 'video modeling' as a resource to our clients. Tom brings a valuable level of insight to our team, as he is Martha's older brother.
Kathleen Burke Kourebanas, President
Tommy Kourebanas Autism Awareness Promotions
Tommy Kourebanas Autism Awareness Promotions
Mom/Residential Care Home Owner/Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)/ Association for Positive Behavior Support member (APBS)/VT Statewide Independent Living Council/Certified Nonprofit Consultant
Growing up in a family business supporting survivors of TBI, after her eldest brother's injury in 1979 began Kathleen's passion fo
Mom/Residential Care Home Owner/Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)/ Association for Positive Behavior Support member (APBS)/VT Statewide Independent Living Council/Certified Nonprofit Consultant
Growing up in a family business supporting survivors of TBI, after her eldest brother's injury in 1979 began Kathleen's passion for helping others. She serves on multiple non-profit and advocacy boards and is highly experienced in team building appropriate supports for those in need. Her family founded VT's first residential care home for survivors of TBI in 1987, Lenny Burke Farm, Inc. and HIS Independence, Project, a Nonprofit Healthcare Advocacy and Alliance Organization which contracts state and federally licensed home and community based settings. Her daughter, Martha's autism diagnosis and need for ABA supports after age 21 created the vision of Martha's Barn Inc. She has been proudly serving the board since its inception in 2015, and stays current on professional development to support the unique needs of families.
https://soundcloud.com/tommy-kourebanas/lenny-burke-farm-podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUDXsn7C65U
Sharon O'Neill, Vice President
Tommy Kourebanas Autism Awareness Promotions
Sharon O'Neill, Vice President
Coaching Specialist at VT Child Welfare Training Partnership for the last 14 years providing training and support for kin, foster and adoptive families. Sharon comes to this role with 30 plus years of working and advocating for VT children and their families. She is a Master of Art Therapy and local VT artist. Sharon has. proudly served
Coaching Specialist at VT Child Welfare Training Partnership for the last 14 years providing training and support for kin, foster and adoptive families. Sharon comes to this role with 30 plus years of working and advocating for VT children and their families. She is a Master of Art Therapy and local VT artist. Sharon has. proudly served on the Board of Martha's Barn, Inc. since its inceptioin in 2015.
Juliane Foley, Secretary
Jeff Boliba, Director of Innovation and Stewardship Committee Chair
Sharon O'Neill, Vice President
Mother and advocate of an adult son with developmental disability, as well as others like him in VT that need our help to secure a stable, safe, and supportive living environment. Juliane is passionate about team building supports for those in need. Proudly serving Martha's Barn, Inc. since 2023.
Pharmaceutical Executive with 30 years of
Mother and advocate of an adult son with developmental disability, as well as others like him in VT that need our help to secure a stable, safe, and supportive living environment. Juliane is passionate about team building supports for those in need. Proudly serving Martha's Barn, Inc. since 2023.
Pharmaceutical Executive with 30 years of experience leading teams in the space of regulatory affairs. I find peace and comfort in the Green Mountains and spend all the time I can either skiing or hiking. I have been a resident of Georgia, VT since 1996. I live with my husband, daughter and son, dog...and chickens. I also am fond of a horse named Toy Soldier.
Alex Kourebanas, Treasurer
Jeff Boliba, Director of Innovation and Stewardship Committee Chair
Jeff Boliba, Director of Innovation and Stewardship Committee Chair
A long-time family business owner in Essex Junction and Williston, VT. Alex's guidance in sustainable business modeling is an asset to Martha's Barn, Inc. As Martha's father, he is aware of the need in supporting others in a collaborative model of care. He brings valuable insight to our team and leadership in community building.
He hosts
A long-time family business owner in Essex Junction and Williston, VT. Alex's guidance in sustainable business modeling is an asset to Martha's Barn, Inc. As Martha's father, he is aware of the need in supporting others in a collaborative model of care. He brings valuable insight to our team and leadership in community building.
He hosts individuals with developmental disabilities in work programs at his golf course and is passionate in supporting those in need of a 'day program model'. His family deeded Martha's home property for this charitable purpose and he is excited to launch this heartfelt endeavor to the community.
Jeff Boliba, Director of Innovation and Stewardship Committee Chair
Jeff Boliba, Director of Innovation and Stewardship Committee Chair
Jeff Boliba, Director of Innovation and Stewardship Committee Chair
Founder and owner of the Snowball Effect Group, Jeff brings nearly 3 decades of global sports industry expertise as Director of Innovation to Martha's Barn, Inc's grassroots mission. He has established himself as a visionary leader in business development, strategic partnerships, and innovative growth strategies. Jeff forges high-impact p
Founder and owner of the Snowball Effect Group, Jeff brings nearly 3 decades of global sports industry expertise as Director of Innovation to Martha's Barn, Inc's grassroots mission. He has established himself as a visionary leader in business development, strategic partnerships, and innovative growth strategies. Jeff forges high-impact partnerships that benefit businesses, athletes, and communities.
His skills in inspiring and educating large audiences have been honed as a featured speaker at Burton Global Sales Meetings for over two decades. He's presented on topics such as 'The Future of Work,' 'Growing Resilience in Time,' and 'Shifting from Boss to Coach' at various industry conferences and educational institutions.
With extensive global experience conducting business in 22 countries, Boliba brings a worldly perspective to Martha's Barn. His mission is to create win-win partnerships that inspire everyone involved to reach their full potential, making him an invaluable asset in driving innovation and growth for the organization.
Brittany Lynch, Stewardship Committee
Brittany Lynch, Stewardship Committee
Brittany Lynch, Stewardship Committee
Clinically trained Essential for Living behavior tech, Brittany has over a decade of experience helping other live their best lives. She plays an integral role in entrepreneurships for our stakeholders. She brings her own culinary skills in overseeing our mentorships. She is a skilled baker and gardener. We are honored to have her bring our vision into a fulfilled mission on our innovative team.
Jan Riordan, Stewardship Committee
Brittany Lynch, Stewardship Committee
Brittany Lynch, Stewardship Committee
Caren LaRose, Stewardship Committee
Brittany Lynch, Stewardship Committee
Martha Kourebanas, Stewardship Committee
Martha Kourebanas, Stewardship Committee
Laura Bonazinga Bouyea, Professional Advisory
Martha Kourebanas, Stewardship Committee
The names behind the mission, YaYa Martha and YaYa Emma. Their granddaughter, Martha Emma is honored to give back to the Essex community where YaYa Martha owned and operated The Lincoln Inn at 5 Corners for generations and young Martha grew up under the Essex School district educational system. Martha's autism limits her ability to commu
The names behind the mission, YaYa Martha and YaYa Emma. Their granddaughter, Martha Emma is honored to give back to the Essex community where YaYa Martha owned and operated The Lincoln Inn at 5 Corners for generations and young Martha grew up under the Essex School district educational system. Martha's autism limits her ability to communicate her gratitude but her heart is filled with it. We thank all of those who impacted our lives. Martha uses an ABA technique called "Essential for Living" which is putting her hopes and dreams into action plans.
Her community connections have driven our vision into a mission. Since age 11, Martha has exuberantly expressed that she wants to be a farmer when she grows. This agriculturally zoned property is the ideal location for her to do so and share that with her peers.
https://youtube.com/shorts/0Vpc2E3HIVg?feature=share
The love and generosity of Martha's grandmothers inspired us to give back to our community, as Martha's Uncle Lenny Burke did for his. We are honored to carry on their legacy of love, compassion and community collaboration for best quality of life.
Laura Bonazinga Bouyea, Professional Advisory
Laura Bonazinga Bouyea, Professional Advisory
Laura Bonazinga Bouyea, Professional Advisory
As a speech and language pathologist, consultant for autism, social and emotional communication learning specialist, Laura brings a plethora of expertise. She enjoys working with children and adults as they increase their communication skills. In addition to running her private practice, Vermont Speech and Language Pathology, she serves a
As a speech and language pathologist, consultant for autism, social and emotional communication learning specialist, Laura brings a plethora of expertise. She enjoys working with children and adults as they increase their communication skills. In addition to running her private practice, Vermont Speech and Language Pathology, she serves as the Social Communication Specialist at Mansfield Hall.
Laura is a native Vermonter, enjoys birding, cooking, nordic skiing, and getting outside with her son, husband and tripawd dog.
Kevin Burke,Professional Advisory
Laura Bonazinga Bouyea, Professional Advisory
Laura Bonazinga Bouyea, Professional Advisory
The hand on the rudder of Martha's Barn, Inc. and Martha's uncle. He has guided multi-generational family businesses, and large community-based programs for survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury under state and federal laws for over 3 decades. A distinguished UVM graduate, and Governor's Award winner for Professional of the Year, his primary focus is to create jpy for those he serves.