Meet the Trainers
The SA Training Institute's trainings are based on years of experience in the human services, educational, and corporate arenas. This wealth of experience and information helps us to tailor trainings to what really matters to you: the practical and motivational needs of individuals doing real work during current times .
Below, we invite you to meet our trainers. You will notice that our professional trainers possess a variety of skills, certifications, and advanced educational backgrounds upon which to draw and facilitate excellent training experiences for your staff. Specific credentials include advanced degrees/certifications in such areas as:
- Social Work
- Coaching
- Mental Health Counseling
- Education
- Human Development
- Nursing
- Counseling psychology
- Business Administration
- Rehabilitation Counseling
In addition, our trainers have extensive experiential background in the following areas:
- Human Services organizations
- Corporations
- School and other educational environments
- Academia
- Childcare
- Recreational environments
For more details about each of our professional trainers, we invite you read further below.
Deb Ausema
Operational Training Service Manager
Deb has an educational background and significant human services experience that provide her with exceptional experiential knowledge that she transfers to the classroom. ...
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Venerando Azurin
Venerando Azurin is a multi-cultural consultant of behavioral disorders and workforce competency who supports schools and social service agencies to maximize their potential. ...
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Chris Breece
RIGHT RESPONSE Administrator
Service Alternatives Training Institute
Chris's exceptional skills in the area of person centered planning and positive behavior support contribute to his passion of helping his students truly apply their learning in a meaningful way. ...
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Karli Broglio
RIGHT RESPONSE Mentor Trainer and Instructional Designer
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Joseph Buchmann
Joe brings a fresh energy and enthusiasm for both teaching and learning. ...
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Sandra Cohen
Master Coach--Executive Development
Sandra brings educational and experiential diversity to her work, inspiring her to provide engaging, impactful, and progressive learning experiences for her students. ...
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Aelfwynn Freer
Technical Assistance Administrator
My professional career began at the Oregon Social Learning Center in 2002 as a Research Assistant in the field of Psycho-Social Research. I worked on several studies to do with prevention/intervention for at-risk youth... ...
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LJ Keller
LJ travels throughout Washington State and beyond, providing training to a variety of staff teams and individuals. LJ's sense of humor combined with his well-practiced teaching are both hallmarks of his style. ...
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Belinda Kindschi
Belinda prioritizes team collaboration, critical thinking, strong customer orientation, and decision making that lead to teams meeting and achieving excellent results. As an organizational Consultant, she works with teams to strengthen relationships. ...
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Brandy Schutz
Administrator of Internal Training
Brandy is a dynamic trainer who connects with her students in a meaningful way. Her love of teaching, her commitment to an enriching learning environment, and her energy define her style. ...
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Steven Seiller
Steven is a Problem Behavior Solver at heart. He specializes in working with customers to accurately identify problems, create solutions, and ensure implementation truly meets the identified needs. ...
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Alena Yastchenko
Instructional Designer/Copyright Specialist
Alena's university teaching experience enriches each of her students. She provides highly articulate, engaging learning opportunities for everyone. ...
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