DIversability inc. Team
amanda hamer
Executive Director
Since 2016
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in English from the University of Oregon and a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Oregon State University - Cascades, and holds certifications as a Community Health Worker, Family Support Specialist, and Sibshop Facilitator Trainer. In her decades of experience working in the human service field, Amanda has honed skills in behavior intervention, group facilitation, connecting individuals and families to meaningful resources, professional consultation, education advocacy, and leadership. Since 2004, just after her oldest daughter was born with Down syndrome, Amanda’s focus has been working with and advocating for people experiencing diversabilities and their families. Amanda has served on several state and local boards, councils and committees and often speaks in classroom and conference settings. Currently, Amanda is a member of the City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee and works for Bend Family Friends as the Operations Director. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys being with family and friends, expanding cultural competency, traveling and frequently changing her hair style!
sarah goodman
TBD
Since 2018
Sarah has been with Diversability since 2018 when she started as a Job Coach! She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and a minor in Special Education from the University of Oregon. Born and raised in the Portland area, Sarah knew from a young age that working with individuals with diversabilities was her passion. In high school she volunteered as a peer tutor for students with diversabilities as well as worked in 3rd and 5th grade classrooms. During college Sarah volunteered with Special Olympics Oregon and worked as a Direct Support Professional on breaks. After graduation, Sarah interned for Special Olympics Oregon, continued working as a Direct Support Professional and traveled through Europe. Sarah returned to Portland to work as a Special Education Assistant, and then, after having vacationed in Central Oregon throughout her life, she decided it was time to finally make the permanent move to Bend. Sarah loves to hike, ski, hang at the local breweries and float the river! And she is thrilled to be a part of the Diversability Inc. Team and to serve the local community.
livi hamer
sib mentor
Since 2024
Alivia, or Livi, was born and raised in Bend, Oregon where she is the middle of three sisters, one of whom was born with Down syndrome. Livi is an emotionally intelligent, nurturing soul with skills beyond her years. Music, comedy and medical dramas are her go-to entertainment. Livi is a proud member of the ‘long blue line’ at Bend High School where she served as a Peer Mentor in Special Programs and Unified Sports, as well as a Childcare Assistant in the Bear Cub Infant/Toddler Center. As Livi transitions to the exciting world of post-secondary education, she looks forward to continuing her work at Diversability Inc. as a Sibshop Facilitator!