Meet the people who make it all possible
At Griffin’s Place, we are lucky to have a strong team of dedicated leaders
BECKY BERGER
Founder/President
Our Team
Ms. Berger is currently the owner and CEO of Berger Seed, a fifth generation agricultural business that engages in local and international business dealings. She has experience with finance, sales, and product development, and is currently responsible for making all major business decisions on behalf of Berger Seed. Ms. Berger's volunteer activities include serving on the Washington County Developmental Disabilities Council and the Hillsboro School District's Parent Advisory Council for Special Education. She also serves on the Oregon Grass Seed Bargaining Association Board and Oregon State University's Austin Family Business Advisory Council. She has an Associate of Applied Science in radiologic technology.
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ANNELISA ZANDER
TREASURER/SECRETARY
Ms. Zander currently works as the Chief Administrative Officer at Berger Seed, where she has worked for more than ten years. Prior to working at Berger Seed, she worked as a project manager for Ascendum Corporation, an interactive marketing and technology consulting firm where she managed a wide range of projects, including projects involving IT infrastructure and software development. Ms. Zander earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a minor in financial management from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
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BRITTENY ASHER
ADVISORY
Britteny is a founding board member and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice. Her passion is supporting individuals to have successful and full lives of their choosing. Britteny works with transition aged adults and older adults to build skills in communication, self-determination, Independence and interests. She has more than 25 years of experience working with individuals within all the environments we live, work and play.
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ELYSSA PECHACEK
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Elyssa comes to us with a long background of serving this population and currently works as the Manager of Team G (the awesome group of folks who support Griffin daily). She is passionate about promoting independence and building skills to allow individuals to engage fully in their community. When she is not working she loves spending time with her family who is so excited to be a part of supporting Griffin's Place as well.
GRIFFIN BERGER
Inspiration of Griffin’s Place
The start of it all! Griffin is a wonderful independent young man who is living his best life as a part of his community. Griffin has awesome support in his life and is a true leader and example of how hard work, perseverance, and empowerment through all forms of communication can create a “the sky is the limit” lifestyle in finding personal happiness and quality of life. Griffin loves trains, puzzles, and going out! Griffin’s favorite GP activities are usually GAME NIGHT!