Guided by Passion, Driven by Purpose
Meet the dedicated leaders who steer UHI toward excellence in service and care.
Leadership Team
Natasha Atkinson
CEO/ Executive Director
Natasha leads with a heart that values every individual’s journey, guiding UHI with compassionate and visionary leadership.
Kellie Ward
Director of Human Services
Kellie cultivates our team’s strength, mentoring with a focus on unity and embodying our core values.
Kim Kerby-Mellow
Director of Quality Assurance and Improvement
With over three decades at UHI, Kim is devoted to excellence in our services, celebrating the differing abilities we serve.
Sabrina Murray
Director of Accounting
Sabrina ensures financial integrity and strategic planning, stewarding resources to support UHI’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.
Mika Shantie
Director of Residential and Operations
Mika is dedicated to fostering environments that are safe, nurturing, and empowering for our community members.
Shara Alderman
Director of Residential and Operations
Shara’s leadership is all about creating spaces where individuals with IDD flourish, prioritizing empowerment and quality of life.
Our Community Footprint
We have multiple locations throughout our community. Each site is named to reflect the natural beauty and resilience of our surroundings.
Together, they form a network of support, helping individuals with differing abilities to lead productive, independent lives amidst the tranquility and strength of the mountains and forests we call home.
Aspen
Dogwood
Jasper
Oak
Willow
Bonsai
Hemlock
Laurel
Redwood
Jacobson Center
Cedar
Ironwood
Madrone
Sequoia
Shape Lives with Us at UHI
Explore a career where every day is an opportunity to make a difference. Join a team that transforms care into action and compassion in the community.