
Alina
Krol
FASD Diagnostic Team Coordinator
FASD Evaluation & Services
Alina was born and raised in Fairbanks, and received a BA Degree in Social Work from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Hawaii Pacific University. She has her LMSW in the State of Alaska. Alina joined the ACCA team in 2022. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, photography, video games, and exploring Alaska (especially in the summertime).

Amy
Davis
Program Support Specialist
Administration
Amy joined the ACCA team in 2014 as the ILP Program Assistant. She holds an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a Bachelor’s in Accounting. When she isn’t supporting staff and families at ACCA, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Angie
Gingue
ILP Coordinator
Infant Learning Program

Brittany Wesseling
Family Services Coordination Specialist
Infant Learning Program

Carrie Opgenorth
Billing Specialist
Administration

Calista
Elzey
Family Service Specialist
Infant Learning Program
Calista was born and raised in Fairbanks and is new to the ACCA team. She received a BA degree in Psychology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is currently working towards getting her Master’s degree in Social Work. When not working, Calista enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Colleen
Elzey
Developmental Therapist
Infant Learning Program
Colleen grew up in California but has raised her two children in Fairbanks and has been a member of the ACCA team since 2004. She earned her Bachelor degree in elementary education and a Master’s degree in Special Education Birth to Five. In her time off, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys hiking, walking her two golden retrievers, and participating in crafts.

Ellen
May
Occupational Therapist
Infant Learning Program
Ellen is originally from Pennsylvania and worked in early intervention in Pittsburgh before moving to Alaska in 2017 and joined the ACCA team in 2022. When she is not working she enjoys cross-country skiing, camping, hiking, bon fires, game nights, and going on walks with her son. Ellen completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, earning a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy degree. Ellen minored in Spanish and completed a certificate in Psycho-Social Issues in Rehabilitation.

Emily
Hagen
Developmental Therapist
Infant Learning Program
Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Emily received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education in 2013 at UAF, and continued on at UAF graduating in 2015 with her Masters in Special Education. Emily joined ACCA after 7 years in the school district. Emily loves anything creative and dabbles in all art forms. She also spends a lot of time gardening in the summer with her mini golden doodle named Lola.

Emily
Gingue
Developmental Therapist
Infant Learning Program

Fontana Dawson
DDRC Coordinator
Developmental Disabilities Resource Connections

Hanna
Austin
Developmental Therapist
Infant Learning Program
Hanna has been working in the special education field for over 25 years. Through her diverse experiences and background, she found her way to this amazing program that she loves, Alaska Center for Children and Adults Early Intervention program. She has the honor to work with amazing, smart people in a collaborative team effort to help support families in the Fairbanks community.

Hannah
Carlson
Physical Therapist
Infant Learning Program
Hannah received her bachelors degree in Exercise science at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan where she participated in collegiate cross country skiing and cross country running. After completing her under graduate degree, she attended Regis University for her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT). Hannah was born and raised in Alaska and enjoys the outdoors, backcountry skiing, fishing, snowmachining, and exploring Alaska but she also enjoys traveling the world. Hannah joined the ACCA team in 2021.

Heidi
Haas
Executive Director
Administration

Jennifer
Traver
Finance Director
Administration

Joan
Esser-Farmer
Speech-Language Pathologist
Infant Learning Program
Joan has served children in early intervention and with ACCA for many years. She enjoys working with families and sharing coaching strategies to support the care of their children. Outside of her work at ACCA, Joan is a talented potter with her work being featured throughout the community!

Keri
Herning
Occupational Therapist
Infant Learning Program
Keri attended Colorado State University and received an MS Occupational Therapy. She first worked with ACCA as a summer intern before joining the team in 2005. Keri was raised in Fairbanks and outside of her work at ACCA she looks forward to spending time with her family and watching her 2 boys grow, tending to her flowers, BBQing with friends, traveling to warm places, and cozying up with a good book.

Kristen Panamaroff
Developmental Therapist
Family Wellness

Kristin Bradshaw
Occupational Therapist/Therapy Supervisor
Infant Learning Program
Kristin received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from SUNY Downstate and Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences from University of Oklahoma. She was an ACCA Summer Intern prior to accepting employment in 1997. When she isn’t providing services to families or supporting staff, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, hiking, antiquing, and cooking.

Rachael Timmons
Billing Specialist
Administration

Sarah
Hnilicka
Developmental Therapist
Infant Learning Program

Sarah Kleinschmidt
Referral Specialist
Infant Learning Program

Tiffany Timmons
Office Manager
Administration