Our Team.

Meet the team and board at Kenzie’s Cafe, a place dedicated to providing meaningful employment and workforce development training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our team is made up of passionate individuals who are committed to our mission of creating a more inclusive and supportive community.

Kenzie’s Cafe Staff

At Kenzie’s Cafe, our BEristas are at the heart of what we do. They are the ones who make our cafe a warm and welcoming space for everyone who walks through our doors. Our team works tirelessly to provide them with the training and support they need to succeed in their roles and in their future employment opportunities.

Alex T.
BErista

Dream Job: Run my own craft store.

Becky S.
BErista

Dream Job: Horse therapy with individuals with disabilities.

Jessa R.
BErista

Dream Job: To be a BErista at Kenzie’s!

Becca L.
BErista

Dream Job: Working at a cafe just like Kenzie’s!

Elizabeth M.
BErista

Dream Job: To work at a restaurant.

Shannon O.
BErista

Dream Job Acheived! Shannon also works as a bartender on Saturdays at Off the Chain Brewstillery!

Kylee V.
BErista

Dream Job: I want to work in a toy or book store.

Heather P.
BErista

Dream Job: I would like to be a banker. I want to put change in paper sleeves!

Ben C.
BErista

Dream Job: Someday, I would like to work in a restaurant as a chef.

Laura M.
BErista

Dream Job: I want to be a famous TV star!

Morgan R.
BErista

Dream Job: Working at Kenzie’s!

Grace W.
BErista

Dream Job: Working in a greenhouse!

Matthew W.
BErista

Dream Job: In the future, I’d like to go back to school and become a history teacher.

Sammy R.
BErista

Dream Job: I want to be a childcare worker.

Julia S.
BErista

Dream Job: Working at Kenzie’s and Miller-Knoll. I also want to have my own business.

Tiana C.
BErista

Dream Job: To own my own art company.

Kenzie’s Cafe Management Team

Erin Lyon
Executive Director

Kris Bettisworth
Program Coordinator

Jennifer Gill
Program Coordinator

Clara Thelen
Coach/Social Media

Kenzie’s Cafe - Board of Directors

Stefanie Herder
President

David Burdo
Vice President

Melisa Miller
Treasurer

Sara Streng
Secretary

Rose Dunlap
Board Member

Natalie VanderZwaag
Board Member

Katie Cole
Board Member

Christina Toppen
Board Member

Jay Nicols
Board Member