Executive Director

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Heather Hopkins-Slechta, one of the original staff hired by Full Access in 2002, is the Executive Director of the new Support Service Brokerage, Full Access High Desert. After 13 great years with Full Access, she is looking forward to the opportunity for the growth of services focusing on the High Desert region. As a member of the ‘sandwich generation’ it is very important to Heather, both personally and professionally, tthat services are available to support individuals to stay in their own homes or their family homes. She is a strong proponent of self directed services and advocates these services continue to abide by the original philosophy that created the brokerage system. Heather received her degree in psychology from the University of Oregon and has been working in social services since 1992. She has participated on several state and local advisory committees, as well as planning committees for state wide conferences, related to services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After spending several years in the Willamette Valley, Heather moved her three generation household to Bend in 2013. She and her family very much enjoy the area and the outdoor recreation the Central Oregon and the High Desert has to offer.

Assistant Director

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 Deschutes, Jeffereson, Crook, and Lake County

Mia moved to Central Oregon after graduating from Eastern Oregon University with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology Sociology. After moving to Madras and working for Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs doing Child Protective Services, she applied for and started working at Full Access High Desert in 2004. While working at Full Access High Desert she got her Master’s in Social Work in 2010 from Portland State University. She has also done practicum work in mental health treatment both inpatient and outpatient, and positive behavioral support plans. As a professional in the field, Mia’s commitment is to maintain the person centered philosophy and unique service delivery that Full Access High Desert has always provided. When she is not working Mia enjoys spending time with her dynamic and brilliant children, walking, anything related to playing in water, and creating beauty in a variety of mediums. Her favorite part of both life and work is hearing the stories of others, and learning deeply from the people around her.

Lead Personal Agent

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Aura has worked within the field of Developmental Disabilities since 2003. First she entered the field as a direct support worker and then was hired as a Personal Agent in 2004. In 2008 she completed her BS in Liberal Studies and shortly thereafter went to work for Creative Supports Brokerage in Medford. There she began specializing more with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and Asperger’s Syndrome. In 2011, Aura returned to Full Access High Desert and has performed many roles over the years. She currently enjoys her role as Lead Personal Agent, supporting a small case load, providing leadership and training to other PAs while still managing the IT department. Aura loves to get outdoors with her two kids, enjoys skiing, hiking and sewing when the weather outside is too gloomy.

Data Entry Specialist

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Lisa has worked for Full Access High Desert since 2009. She grew up in Portland and attended Western Business College in downtown Portland. In 2004, she ventured out of the Portland area to start fresh in Bend. Lisa loves living in Bend. She loves the weather and how it’s stormy one minute and then sunny the next…that’s Bend for you! She is very close to her family and spends a lot of time with them. In her spare time she enjoys baking, watching reality TV, playing on the computer and playing cards. Lisa also likes to travel to the beach as much as possible. She enjoys being a part of the Full Access High Desert team.

Personal Agent/Community Engagement

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John was born in Miami, Florida and earned his degree from Florida State University in 1996. John has lived in Bend since 2000, most recently working with homeless families. He is one of the founding members of Project Connect in Central Oregon. John came on board with Full Access High Desert in 2012. When not at work, John enjoys riding his bike or generally playing in the mountains around Bend. He is a father of two and also enjoys finding interesting things to cook with his kids.

ONA Assessment Specialist

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Katie has lived in Bend since she was a year old. This equals a long time! After years of working in music stores (“make your own music” stores) she worked in a titanium foundry making parts for aircraft, the medical industry, and even the space shuttle! In 2005, Katie took 6 months off to travel around New Zealand and Australia, fulfilling a long-planned dream. She later attended the University of Oregon and graduated in 2008 with her B.S. in Psychology. In 2010, Katie was accepted into Portland State University’s Masters of Social Work program. She also started working for Telecare as a Personal Service Coordinator, helping those with severe and persistent mental illness find their path to more independent living. Shortly after graduating with her MSW, Katie joined Full Access High Desert. She enjoys being with her “fur baby”, Sydney Superdog, camping, fishing, letterboxing, music, movies and reading.

Direct Referral Coordinator/Personal Agent

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Neta was born in a small community in Israel. She served in the Israeli Air-Force as a Youth Worker and graduated from University with a BA in Behavioral Sciences. At the age of 26 she moved with her husband to England, where she worked as a caregiver and case worker in a community group home. Following that, she qualified as a teacher and taught in both Elementary and High school. After moving to the North East of England, Neta pursued a career as a Family Support Worker. In 2008, Neta, her husband and two young children made the biggest move yet – to Bend, Oregon. They all felt so welcomed and loved Central Oregon and the outdoor lifestyle so much that they decided to stay. Neta joined Full Access High Desert in 2009. When she is not working, Neta loves to spend time with her family, exploring everything Oregon has to offer.

Personal Agent

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 Lake County

Judy has lived in Oregon for over 25 years. She and her husband now live in Lakeview and love the small town atmosphere and surrounding geography. Judy has worked with individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 30 years and began in the early 70’s in the State Hospitals. She is a mother to six children and has twelve grandchildren. She looks forward to delivering services to individuals and their families in the Lake County area.

Personal Agent

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Mary is from the Southern Coast of Oregon. She graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Anthropology and later obtained a MSW from Portland State University. Mary left Oregon in 1998 and lived in most of the Western states before moving back to Oregon to live in Bend in 2008. Mary and her husband, Michael have two sweet, energetic children and a rambunctious dog. She enjoys reading, spending time outside and with family and friends. Mary has worked in social services for 13 years and hopes to have a long career supporting others as they help themselves.

Personal Agent

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Tami was born and raised in Springfield, Oregon. Tami has worked at the State Capital as a Legislative Aid, in the medical field as a Chiropractic Assistant, and, helped her husband run their Trucking Company. Tami attended college in Eugene and received her degree in Criminal Justice. Tami and her husband moved to Central Oregon in 2006 and she worked as a Parole & Probation Officer for Deschutes County for 10 years. Tami came to work for Full Access High Desert in March 2019, so she could continue to serve and support the community she lives in. Tami and her husband have one amazing son and 4 beautiful grandchildren they enjoy spending time with. Tami and her husband enjoy the outdoors riding horses, 4 wheeling and traveling.

Personal Agent

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 Jefferson and Crook County

I was born and raised in Central Oregon and grew up in a very big, loving family. In middle school, my parents decided to become foster parents to be able to help children in need and that is where my love and passion for helping others began to grow. I studied psychology in high school and then went to Nebraska to further my studies at a small Christian College. I spent 4 years studying developmental psychology and graduated with my bachelor’s degree. For the next 2 years, I had the opportunity to work for an organization that supported individuals with disabilities and my love for helping others truly blossomed. I was able to learn so much about myself and others by working in the I/DD field and I fell in love with the people I worked with. In 2017, I made the hard decision to leave the people I had grown so close to and move back to Central Oregon to be close to family. For about 5 years, I worked at another organization in Bend in the I/DD field, in direct care, as a residential manager, and then as the senior program manager before I started with Full Access. In 2020, my sister and I moved over to Metolius where we are enjoying spending time with our family and our pets.

Personal Agent

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 Crook County

I am a Prineville native and after living in several other states I am a true fan of small town living. Although my education is in the health care field, my true passion is advocacy and making sure that every human understands and can access resources to live their best life. I started at the Department of Human Services and then at the high school working with the Youth Transition Program. Being introduced to the I/DD program has truly been such an incredible experience and has taught me so much about kindness, compassion and resilience. I love to laugh, and my family is my most favorite thing in the whole world. I am an extremely proud mama of two incredible children, alongside my amazing husband who I love to take adventures with.

Personal Agent

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Morgan was born in Southern Oregon and had the opportunity to grow up in; Nevada, Alaska, and Colorado through her father’s career in the Air Force. Growing up surrounded by individuals with diverse walks of life gave Morgan a sense of understanding into the obstacles that individuals may face day-to-day and how each person you meet has their own unique path in life they have lived. After graduating from Oregon State in June of 2020, and earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Morgan moved to Bend to pursue opportunities to be able to work with individuals with disabilities and provide support in any way that they may need. Prior to joining the Full Access team, Morgan worked at a non-profit agency working with the I/DD community working in direct care through Attendant Care, Job Coaching, Job Development, and then eventually as the Business Manager of the agency. Morgan is excited to be able to start this next chapter of her life with the Full Access team and be able to work alongside individuals with similar interests by providing support to the community here in Central Oregon. When she isn’t working, Morgan is exploring the outdoors, hiking, or practicing photography.

Personal Agent

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David was born in Hilo, Hawaii, and earned his degree from Oregon State University in June 2020. After moving to Bend in 1998, he most recently worked with the High Desert Education Service District before joining Full Access High Desert in 2024. Inspired by his stepfather’s experience with a supportive probation officer, David initially considered becoming a PO himself, but ultimately found his calling in helping children with behavioral and mental health needs. Driven by a desire to counteract the negativity in the world, he is dedicated to making a positive impact in his community. When he’s not working, David enjoys relaxing at home or exploring Bend with his daughter.

Board of Directors Member

Michael Boll is an educator and digital content specialist whose work bridges technology, education, and advocacy. As the father of an adult son with profound autism, Michael brings personal insight to his role as President of the Board for Full Access in Central Oregon, where he champions support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He is particularly passionate about expanding housing opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, recognizing this as a crucial need in the community.

With an MA in Political Science and certification as both an Apple and Google Educator, Michael’s career spans international education and digital innovation. His experience includes teaching in prestigious international schools across Asia, where he specialized in technology integration and educational design.

Currently based in Bend, Oregon, Michael works as a Professional Development Instructor while providing consultancy services in web design, technical writing, and digital content creation. His unique combination of educational expertise and technical skills makes him a valuable asset in both teaching and advocacy communities.

Board of Directors Member

Lori Boll is a distinguished Special Education leader whose professional journey took a profound turn when her son was diagnosed with autism in 2003. With over 25 years of teaching experience and graduate degrees in both Reading and Special Education, Lori has dedicated her career to transforming inclusive education in international settings.

Her notable achievements include co-founding Shanghai’s first inclusive school and establishing the pioneering Intensive Needs Program at International School Bangkok, which serves students with diverse needs including Down Syndrome, Autism, and Intellectual Disabilities. Lori’s experience spans multiple prestigious international schools across Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.

Currently serving as Executive Director of the Special Education Network and Inclusion Association (SENIA), Lori champions inclusive education through international speaking engagements, focusing on autism, executive functioning, and inclusion strategies. She recently completed her memoir that chronicles her family’s experiences raising a child with severe autism while living abroad, sharing both challenges and triumphs from their international journey.