Harmony Redmond, Executive Director

Harmony runs Meadowlark Employment Services, working with individuals with disabilities, their families, state and county agencies and employers to help secure employment.

Harmony has more than 10 years of experience in the field of disability employment. She first joined the organization in 2006 as the Assistant Manager of Unified Workforce, a prior incarnation of Meadowlark Employment Services. Harmony helped to oversee the transition from a sheltered workshop to a program licensed by the State of Oregon to provide a variety of services.

Harmony has completed dozens of trainings related to the employment of people with disabilities. She holds a bachelors in human development and social sciences from Washington State University.

Christopher Ensley, Senior Job Developer

Chris has a passion for working with people with disabilities. He graduated from Carrington College as a Medical Assistant and completed an Internship with Kaiser Permanente, where he worked in Pediatrics and Family Practice. Chris started his career at Reside Residential working in their Community Protective program for individuals with developmental disabilities.

In 2013, Chris became a job coach at Meadowlark where he provided advocacy support services and taught job skills. These experiences have led Chris to a position as Senior Job Developer. Chris is excited to work with local businesses and adults with developmental disabilities to create an inclusive community where individuals are able to work on their employment skills. His patience and creativity give him the ability to help others reach their personal employment goals and instill confidence. Chris is a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certificate holder.

Christina Robideau, Senior Job Developer

A native of Portland, Christina was diagnosed with a permanent visual disability in 2006. Christina came to Meadowlark (then under the umbrella of DePaul Industries) in search of a job, since it specialized in employing individuals with disabilities. Christina began working at DePaul’s packaging facility, first on the production line before working her way up to production lead.

Christina showed a knack for leadership and began working as a job coach, where she enjoyed mentoring employees and learning new skills to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to retain employment. Christina’s next mission was to become a Job Developer and place people with disabilities directly into jobs in the community. This is where Christina has found her calling, and she strives to help employ more and more people every day. Christina has overcome her own barriers to employment and has found great meaning in helping others to do the same.

Delana Quinn, Senior Job Developer

Delana joined Meadowlark in 2023 to provide job development and job coaching services to individuals with disabilities in Columbia County, Oregon. Previously she was employed as a lead security officer with our sister company, DPI Security. Though she was excelling in the position, she sought work that would be more challenging, fulfilling, and rewarding in her goal of helping others.

Delana has a passion for working with people with disabilities and making a difference in her community. The drive of wanting to give back comes from her time spent in the Oregon Army National Guard. While currently serving in the National Guard, she has assisted in a wide variety of tasks, including recruiting, public assistance during natural disasters and helping with human resources and administrative needs of her battalion. Delana is excited to help those with disabilities find their own fulfillment in work and overcome their barriers to employment.

Lizzi Hollett, STEP Service Coordinator

Lizzi joined Meadowlark Employment Services in 2023 to manage its STEP Program, which helps individuals receiving SNAP benefits to gain employment. She is passionate about helping those with barriers to employment navigate the job market and find fulfilling work.

Lizzi grew up in the Portland area and earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in business management and operations from Washington State University. She has extensive experience in the field of education, having worked as an art teacher, drama teacher, and substitute elementary school teacher. She’s also held positions in other fields, including customer service, product development and operations.

Brandon Stowell, Program Manager, Idaho

Brandon provides vocational services to individuals with disabilities in the Treasure Valley region of Southern Idaho. Brandon began his career in human services in 2015 in Anchorage, Alaska, while also running a small business. He started as a job coach and quickly became a case manager, job developer and team leader.

Brandon holds a CESP certification through the Association for People Supporting Employment First (APSE). He is also a certified Discovery Profile Author, a credential he received from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.

Dwight Zitek, Supported Employment Specialist, Idaho

Dwight joined the Meadowlark team in October of 2022 and spends his days job coaching. A native of Portland, he received his Emergency Medical services and systems degree from Central Oregon Community College. He worked for the Central Oregon Red Cross during that time providing health and safety classes for the public and training instructors to do the same.

After graduation he returned to Idaho and started a job at South Idaho Correctional Institution in a nursing role.  After working in prison for 20 years, the last 10 in mental health care, he joined the Meadowlark team.