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Carrie Forty

Assessment and Quality Improvement Manager

ODDS

Carrie has been working in the I/DD field since 2007. She began her career working at the local level and has experience with providing quality assurance of case management supports, licensing, PSI, and assessments. In 2018, she participated in the first implementation of the ONA. In 2021, she transitioned to ODDS as a Quality Assurance Trainer (QAT) with the Assessment Unit and is now the Assessment Unit Manager.

Chrissy Fuchs

Policy Specialist

ODDS

Chrissy Fuchs is a Policy Specialist at ODDS, with a diverse background spanning DSP, case management, and policy development. Her expertise lies in PSW policy, community living supports, and supported living, reflecting her passion for creating inclusive and supportive environments. Outside of work, she enjoys a fulfilling family life with a house full of kids and indulges in her love for reading during her free time.

Abby Koehnke

Exceptions and Funding Review Manager

ODDS

Abby has worked in Intellectual/Developmental Disability services for over 17 years, the last 7 of which she had worked for the Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. She currently serves as the ODDS Exceptions and Funding Review Manager. Prior to that, she worked in the Assessment Unit, participating in the development and roll-out of the Oregon Needs Assessment.

Mike Parr

Program Analyst

ODDS

Mike is the policy unit's lead staff person. He has been with ODDS for more than 16 years and in the developmental disabilities field for most of his adult life. He has been a DSP, house manager and personal agent.