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Zeney Assefa

DSP Nominee: Zeney Assefa

Zeney Assefa Host Home Provider Zeney Assefa has created a home where both of the women who live there are encouraged to make choices, build relationships, and actively participate in their community. One especially meaningful tradition is “Girls Day Mondays” …

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Sarah Bresnahan

DSP Nominee: Sarah Bresnahan

Sarah Bresnahan Lead Activity Services Facilitator 3 Years as a DSP Sarah Bresnahan truly embodies what it means to provide person-centered support. When she stepped into supporting a challenging 1:1 individual, she took the time to understand who this person …

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Sarah Caldwell Magwood

DSP Nominee: Sarah Caldwell Magwood

Sarah Caldwell Magwood Host Home Provider 6 Years — 32 Years as a DSP Sarah Caldwell Magwood goes above and beyond every day to help both of her individuals reach their goals, empowering them to speak up about their wants …

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Stacy Reide

DSP Nominee: Stacy Riede

Stacy Riede Family Caregiver 4 Years — 20 Years as a DSP Stacy Riede is the mother everyone wishes they had. Her tireless dedication to supporting her son reflects twenty years of experience as a DSP and an unwavering commitment …

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Paul Russell

DSP Nominee: Paul Russell

Paul Russell Host Home Provider 15 Years as a DSP For fifteen years, Paul Russell built a close, trusting bond with the individual he supports, encouraging him daily to speak up about his wants and needs and to stay active …

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Pattra Dumais and Francisca Tirtadirdja

DSP Nominee: Pattra Dumais and Francisca Tirtadirdja

Pattra Dumais and Francisca Tirtadirdja Host Home Provider Pattra: 5 Years — Francisca: 6 Years as a DSP Pattra Dumais and Francisca Tirtadirdja were married in September, and rather than taking a honeymoon for themselves, they brought their individuals along …

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Nina Petterson

DSP Nominee: Nina Peterson

Nina Peterson Activity Services Facilitator Nearly 2 Years as a DSP In her nearly two years with the company, Nina Peterson has consistently embodied the principles of person-centered thinking, meeting every individual exactly where they are. Her dedication to creating …

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May Etiwe

DSP Nominee: May Etiwe

May Etiwe Life Skills Specialist (LSS) 3 Years as a DSP May Etiwe takes intentional time out of every shift to connect with the individuals living in the Nevada house, learning their interests and making sure they have what they …

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Hanna Woldu

DSP Nominee: Hanna Woldu

Hanna Woldu Host Home Provider 19 Years as a DSP For nineteen years, Hanna Woldu has built her career as a Host Home Provider on a single, unwavering commitment: putting the people she supports first. She has developed deep, trusting …

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DSP Nominee 2026 with name Bridgette Exum

DSP Nominee: Bridgette Exum

Bridgette Exum Employment Consultant This year, Bridgette Exum has continued to show up for an individual navigating homelessness. When he first came to Continuum, Bridgette had to think creatively just to help him get through each day — finding places …

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