June 12th Chamber Luncheon with Guest Speaker Taryn Farley, Dir. of Partnership Development, NW Center

Taryn has worked within the disability services field for almost ten years. She discovered her love for working with people with disabilities in 2010 when she worked with Thurston County Specialized recreation where she coordinated social and recreational programs and activities for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Taryn joined Northwest Center’s Employment Services division in 2012 and has served in several roles ranging from direct service to management. Taryn currently serves as the Director of Partnership Development where she works with Puget Sound Businesses to diversify their work forces and develop new tools to become more inclusive to workers with disabilities. Taryn is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at Seattle University where she combines her passion for workplace diversity and inclusion through her career and studies. In her limited free time, Taryn enjoys spending time outdoors through skiing, mountain biking, and gardening.

About Northwest Center:

We are a leader in advancing inclusion for children and adults with disabilities. Our services for children provide early intervention, inclusive early learning, and after school programs. Our employment services include transition services, vocational training, job placement, and supported employment.

We provide laundry, building maintenance, and administrative service needs of small and medium sized businesses, Fortune 500 companies, local government offices, and large federal agencies. Out of 900+ employees, we employ over 330 people with significant disabilities throughout or administration and our portfolio of Social Enterprises proving that inclusion is good for business.

The doors open at 11:00 am for networking, and the luncheon will conclude by 12:30 pm. We look forward to having you join us!

If you would like to RSVP to this event and pay by check, please send an email to Yvonne Gitchel at newcastlechamber059@gmail.com.