{"id":17,"date":"2010-11-08T14:54:23","date_gmt":"2010-11-08T19:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thealternativecenter.com\/index.php\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T22:06:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T02:06:05","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thealternativecenter.com\/index.php\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Carol Peifer, Owner<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/imageedit_6_9951371464.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-342 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/imageedit_6_9951371464.jpg?resize=218%2C338\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"338\" data-wp-pid=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/imageedit_6_9951371464.jpg?w=532&amp;ssl=1 532w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/imageedit_6_9951371464.jpg?resize=193%2C300&amp;ssl=1 193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Carol is blessed with a daughter with Down Syndrome which led to her calling and passion to advocate for and work with adults with Special Needs and Developmental Disabilities. \u00a0Her heart, dedication and extensive knowledge in this field make her an angel to the clients we serve. \u00a0She has 30 years experience both personally and professionally and has held volunteer positions with DSACO, Miracle League, Canine Companions for Independence and many others!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold;\">Chymaya Jones, Director<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold;\">[Administative Assistant and Billing Specialist]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/16298814_401804743490451_2908823008581586741_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-340 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/16298814_401804743490451_2908823008581586741_n.jpg?resize=221%2C221\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"221\" data-wp-pid=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/16298814_401804743490451_2908823008581586741_n.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/16298814_401804743490451_2908823008581586741_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/16298814_401804743490451_2908823008581586741_n.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chymaya provides both office and activities assistance. \u00a0Her personality, skill set and compassion all make her a gem!<\/p>\n<div id=\"yiv1177467327yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1487265586901_4328\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I was accepted into the family as soon as I walked through the doors!&#8221; ~Chymaya Jones<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Alexya Foster, Direct Support Professional\/HPC Manager<\/h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5127F278-9D17-4797-ADBE-20650044751A.JPG2_.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-543\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5127F278-9D17-4797-ADBE-20650044751A.JPG2_.jpeg?resize=188%2C261\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"261\" data-wp-pid=\"543\" 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https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5127F278-9D17-4797-ADBE-20650044751A.JPG2_.jpeg?w=1290&amp;ssl=1 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Spencer Brown,\u00a0Direct Support Professional\/Activity Coordinator<\/h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Facetune_14-10-2024-10-03-50.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-545\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Facetune_14-10-2024-10-03-50.jpeg?resize=208%2C201\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"201\" data-wp-pid=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Facetune_14-10-2024-10-03-50.jpeg?resize=300%2C290&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit;\">Direct Support Professional<\/span><\/h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0050-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-542\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0050-1.jpg?resize=182%2C243\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"243\" data-wp-pid=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0050-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0050-1.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Darnetta Abrams,\u00a0Direct Support Professional<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_23732.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-546\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_23732.jpg?resize=188%2C180\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"180\" data-wp-pid=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_23732.jpg?resize=300%2C287&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_23732.jpg?resize=1024%2C980&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_23732.jpg?resize=768%2C735&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_23732.jpg?resize=1536%2C1470&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_23732.jpg?resize=2048%2C1960&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_23732.jpg?resize=750%2C718&amp;ssl=1 750w, 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\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Our Staff Provides:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/family.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-361 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/family.jpg?resize=307%2C322\" alt=\"\" width=\"307\" height=\"322\" data-wp-pid=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/family.jpg?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thealternativecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/family.jpg?resize=286%2C300&amp;ssl=1 286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adult Day Program<\/li>\n<li>DD\/Special Needs Consultations<\/li>\n<li>Mentoring<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Miracle League Baseball<\/li>\n<li>Social Opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thealternativecenter.com\/hpc\">Homemaker Personal Care<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our staff is made up of caring individuals with BIG hearts. \u00a0Our staff and clients are family connected by heart. \u00a0We provide a loving, nurturing atmosphere in which each client has the opportunity to succeed!<\/p>\n\n<!-- NgfbSharing::get_buttons content filter skipped: buttons_on_index not enabled -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carol Peifer, Owner &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Carol is blessed with a daughter with Down Syndrome which led to her calling and passion to advocate for and work with adults with Special Needs and Developmental Disabilities. \u00a0Her heart, dedication and extensive knowledge in this field make her an angel to the clients we serve. \u00a0She has &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thealternativecenter.com\/index.php\/staff\/\">Continue 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