Pathfinders for Independent Living, Inc
Sandra Goodwyn, Masters of Arts in Teaching
Executive Director
Well hello. My name is Sandra Goodwyn and I serve Pathfinders for Independent Living as the Executive Director. I founded Pathfinders in 1995. As executive director I am responsible for Pathfinders overall direction, including program and fiscal management, and I am the public representative in the community.
I am responsible for providing the program and administrative leadership for Pathfinders for Independent Living. I ensure that the policies and procedures are written in accordance with the independent living philosophy and meet with the approval of the Board of Governors. As executive director, I am the ultimate supervisor for all staff, however I delegate some day-to-day supervisory duties to other staff members.
I am responsible for providing the program and administrative leadership for Pathfinders for Independent Living. I ensure that the policies and procedures are written in accordance with the independent living philosophy and meet with the approval of the Board of Governors. As executive director, I am the ultimate supervisor for all staff, however I delegate some day-to-day supervisory duties to other staff members.
Andrew Saylor, MBA
Director of IT (Internal) and Financial Officer
HI. My name is Andrew Saylor and I serve Pathfinders for Independent Living as the Director of IT (Internal). I wear many hats here at Pathfinders. Many of my responsibilities lie in the day-to-day IT services as-well-as the general operation of the organization. I perform many of the financial responsibilities including accounting, payroll, tax reporting, budgeting, and spending. I earned both my bachelor and master degrees from Lincoln Memorial University.
Here at Pathfinders, I am responsible for setting up and maintaining the computer systems and other technology related equipment. I ensure that all the hardware and software are functioning properly. I am responsible for researching and recommending the hardware and software upgrades to the IT systems.
My email address is; andrewsaylor@pathfindersilc.org.
Here at Pathfinders, I am responsible for setting up and maintaining the computer systems and other technology related equipment. I ensure that all the hardware and software are functioning properly. I am responsible for researching and recommending the hardware and software upgrades to the IT systems.
My email address is; andrewsaylor@pathfindersilc.org.
Stacy Marple, MBA
Director of IT (External)
Hi. My name is Stacy Marple and I serve Pathfinders for Independent Living, as the Director of IT (External). I work from my home in Illinois and visit Pathfinders periodically through the year. Much of what I do is volunteer work.
I am responsible for ensuring the business needs of Pathfinders are met through IT strategic planning, IT governance, information assurance, and business resilience. I write the policies and procedures for the IT department. I develop the strategy for the IT department and establish the IT organizational objectives based on the long-term organizational goals. I am responsible for aligning the IT strategic plans with the mission and goals of Pathfinders and for ensuring operational processes, approaches, technologies, and controls enable sustained business value and risk management.
Additionally, I am responsible for identifying technological advancements and enhancements that would improve the existing IT services. I oversee on-site IT staff, design infrastructure, disaster recovery solutions, network integrity and security, hardware and software procurement, installation, engineering, network administration, Internet access, the organizational website and user training.
I am responsible for ensuring the business needs of Pathfinders are met through IT strategic planning, IT governance, information assurance, and business resilience. I write the policies and procedures for the IT department. I develop the strategy for the IT department and establish the IT organizational objectives based on the long-term organizational goals. I am responsible for aligning the IT strategic plans with the mission and goals of Pathfinders and for ensuring operational processes, approaches, technologies, and controls enable sustained business value and risk management.
Additionally, I am responsible for identifying technological advancements and enhancements that would improve the existing IT services. I oversee on-site IT staff, design infrastructure, disaster recovery solutions, network integrity and security, hardware and software procurement, installation, engineering, network administration, Internet access, the organizational website and user training.
Ron Walker
Public Affairs Specialist
My email address is; ronwalker@pathfindersilc.org.
JoEllen Hale, BS Health and Human Services
Social Services Advocate
When people ask me what I do at Pathfinders, I respond, “To make a long story short, I try to help individuals solve their problem/s.” Pathfinders for Independent Living, Inc.’s goal is to promote self-reliance. The following is a list of the many jobs I do to meet this goal:
If you have a problem you think I might be able to help you solve please contact me.
My email address is; joellenhale@pathfindersilc.org.
- Work to help individuals solve the problem/s they are experiencing at the moment
- Aid individuals in selecting a Medicare Part D Plan
- Help individuals file for Social Security, SSI and SSDI
- Provide information to individuals on how to apply for free medication and free doctors’ visits
- Teach self-management classes for people with diabetes
- Work with the Kentucky Transition program to help individuals leave nursing homes and families to get loved ones out of nursing homes and back into their own homes
- Assist consumers in obtaining different waivers – SCL, Michelle P, HCB, ABI, and Long Term Acquired Brain Injury
- Facilitate trainings for Pathfinders’ employees
- Attend regional meetings (CVADD State ARC, and AAA) to keep abreast of what is going on in our area
- Developed a resource guide of the different services in Harlan county
- Maintain contact with individuals from other areas to stay current on resources available in surrounding counties
- Organize and work with our volunteers
If you have a problem you think I might be able to help you solve please contact me.
My email address is; joellenhale@pathfindersilc.org.
Sandra Hansel, Masters of Education
IL Education Specialist
Hello, my name is Sandra (Sandy) Hansel and at Pathfinders I wear many hats and thoroughly enjoy all that I do. Some of what I do is I go into some individual’s homes to help them remain independent, present educational programs in the schools, provide information, mental stimulation and activities for groups of individuals with disabilities and help maintain agency financial records.
My email address is; sandyhansel@pathfindersilc.org.
My email address is; sandyhansel@pathfindersilc.org.
Carolyn Cress, Associates in Arts, Associates in Science, Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
IL Specialist
Hello my name is Carolyn Cress I came to Pathfinders 10 years ago. I have served as ADA Coordinator and as one of the Independent Living Specialists. I also serve on the Chamber of Commerce.
I have continued my formal education since I have been with Pathfinders by completing an Associate Degree in Science (I previously had an Associates in Art), Certified Nursing Aid Training, and have also earned many certificates in other areas associated with my job. Some of these are: Emergency Preparedness Certification, the Community Citizens Police Certificate, Associates in Action (a Leadership Training), Advocacy Training and Advanced ADA Training.
I am married and have two children, a son who was in the Marines for several years and a daughter who used to work at Pathfinders but now works with Harlan Co. Committee on Aging. I also have three grandchildren.
My email address is; carolyncress@pathindersilc.org.
I have continued my formal education since I have been with Pathfinders by completing an Associate Degree in Science (I previously had an Associates in Art), Certified Nursing Aid Training, and have also earned many certificates in other areas associated with my job. Some of these are: Emergency Preparedness Certification, the Community Citizens Police Certificate, Associates in Action (a Leadership Training), Advocacy Training and Advanced ADA Training.
I am married and have two children, a son who was in the Marines for several years and a daughter who used to work at Pathfinders but now works with Harlan Co. Committee on Aging. I also have three grandchildren.
My email address is; carolyncress@pathindersilc.org.
Mindy (Petrey) Brummett
IL Jack-of-All-Trades
My name is Mindy Brummett and I came to Pathfinders September 2010. I am the oldest of four children and have lived in Harlan County most of my life. I am married and have a eight-year-old daughter, Autumn.
I worked at Carroll Engineering for almost three years, until I had to have cervical disc replacement surgery which resulted in a lot of complications. I didn’t think that I would be able to work again but with lots of faith I overcame many obstacles and was released to go back to work after over a year.
My desire to be employed again led me to Pathfinders for Independent Living. I love to work with people and I think this is the perfect job for me since I can relate to people with disabilities. I still have some physical restrictions due to the surgery and complications, but I do my best to live life to the fullest.
Sometimes when I introduce myself to people from Harlan, I tell them that I am Bill Simms’ granddaughter. He was the fire chief for Harlan City Fire Department for many years and had many friends and acquaintances. He loved to help people and I like to think that he is where I got my inspiration to help others.
My email address is; mindybrummett@pathfindersilc.org.
I worked at Carroll Engineering for almost three years, until I had to have cervical disc replacement surgery which resulted in a lot of complications. I didn’t think that I would be able to work again but with lots of faith I overcame many obstacles and was released to go back to work after over a year.
My desire to be employed again led me to Pathfinders for Independent Living. I love to work with people and I think this is the perfect job for me since I can relate to people with disabilities. I still have some physical restrictions due to the surgery and complications, but I do my best to live life to the fullest.
Sometimes when I introduce myself to people from Harlan, I tell them that I am Bill Simms’ granddaughter. He was the fire chief for Harlan City Fire Department for many years and had many friends and acquaintances. He loved to help people and I like to think that he is where I got my inspiration to help others.
My email address is; mindybrummett@pathfindersilc.org.
Amanda Hubbard, BA Human Resource Management, AS Office System Technology: Administrative
IL Jack-of-All-Trades
Hello, my name is Amanda Hubbard, I started working for Pathfinders in September 2010 and have gotten to know many great people who work here as well as in the community. I love to help people as much as I can and this job provides me many opportunities to succeed in doing so.
Just to tell a little bit about myself. I was born in Harlan, KY but raised in Leslie County. I am a very lucky girl to have many wonderful people in my life. Just to name a few; I have my soul mate, Chris and my two beautiful daughters, Candace (8) and Jocelyn (4).
I have a Bachelor’s degree, which I received from Strayer University and an Associate’s degree received from Somerset Community College.
I have always been the type of person who looks at the glass as half full and always try to be positive about everything in life. I'm the kind of person that would give you the shirt off my back. I love to laugh, but I can be serious when the situation warrants it. I love living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky it is such a beautiful place; especially in the Fall with all the colors.
I am looking forward to meeting new people and helping people in the community as much as I can. I am very eager to learn new things and quite determined to succeed in everything that I do. I am ready to start my journey down this new path.
My email address is; amandahubbard@pathfindersilc.org.
Just to tell a little bit about myself. I was born in Harlan, KY but raised in Leslie County. I am a very lucky girl to have many wonderful people in my life. Just to name a few; I have my soul mate, Chris and my two beautiful daughters, Candace (8) and Jocelyn (4).
I have a Bachelor’s degree, which I received from Strayer University and an Associate’s degree received from Somerset Community College.
I have always been the type of person who looks at the glass as half full and always try to be positive about everything in life. I'm the kind of person that would give you the shirt off my back. I love to laugh, but I can be serious when the situation warrants it. I love living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky it is such a beautiful place; especially in the Fall with all the colors.
I am looking forward to meeting new people and helping people in the community as much as I can. I am very eager to learn new things and quite determined to succeed in everything that I do. I am ready to start my journey down this new path.
My email address is; amandahubbard@pathfindersilc.org.
