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The Arc of Anchorage is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving children and adults who experience developmental disabilities or mental health issues so they can lead rich, full, satisfying lives of dignity and purpose. The Arc of Anchorage has been accredited through CARF since 2014.

The Arc of Anchorage was founded in 1957 by a small group of parents at the very beginning of a nationwide shift in how our society thought about people with disabilities. This group of parents came together to fight for the rights of their children with disabilities. Today, The Arc serves over 300 Alaskans who experience disabilities and their families.

The Arc of Anchorage is a chapter of The Arc of the United States, a grassroots organization with more than 140,000 members who are affiliated with nearly one thousand state and local chapters across the country. The Arc of Anchorage is the only chapter of The Arc located in Alaska, and is lead by a board of directors comprised of volunteers from the community.

Intake

Mona Murphy

Mona Murphy

Case Manager, Habilitation Intake

Julie Sanchez

Julie Sanchez

Rehabilitation Intake Coodinator for BHS/AMHR

Adult Mental Health Residential (AMHR)

Justin Tsurnos

Justin Tsurnos

Program Manager BHS/AMHR

Behavioral Health

Elizabeth (Liz) Dickeson

Elizabeth (Liz) Dickeson

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Josh Kieck

Josh Kieck

Team Lead-Behavioral Health Services

Laura Bruns

Laura Bruns

Clinical Supervisor

Community Living Services

Tracy Faas

Tracy Faas

Director of Community Living Services

Katrena Betts

Katrena Betts

Team Lead-Community Living Services

Tim Slade, RN

Tim Slade, RN

Team Leader II (Nurse)

Community Programs

Vanessa Solorio

Vanessa Solorio

Director of Community Programs

David McQueen

David McQueen

Team Leader – CE/QL & The Arc Clubhouse

Compliance & Operations

Jessica McMurray

Jessica McMurray

Corporate Compliance Officer

Lisandra Melendez

Lisandra Melendez

Licensing Compliance Manager

Employment Services 

Danny Parish

Danny Parish

Director of Employment Services

Administration

Barbara Rodriguez-Rath

Barbara Rodriguez-Rath

Chief Executive Officer

Ian Casey

Ian Casey

Chief Finance Officer

Andrea Conter

Andrea Conter

Human Resources Director

Ric Nelson

Ric Nelson

Advocacy & Outreach Manager

Will Vajdic

Will Vajdic

Pick-Up Services/Fleet Manager

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