meet the support planners
At Your Direction Support Planning, we pride ourselves on incorporating person centered planning practices into all aspects of our work. Our support planners are experienced and knowledgeable about how programs and funding work, enabling them to be navigators through the planning process. Our goal is to work creatively and in collaboration with individuals to find successful solutions and outcomes as well as locate the resources you need. We listen to you and your support network. We care about what you want to achieve and design a customized, detailed plan around you.
Stacy Feilen - owner
stacy@ydsupportplanning.com
612-222-2378
Stacy grew up on a family farm just south of the Twin Cities. She still enjoys being out on the farm harvesting veggies or selling at farmers markets when time allows. Stacy enjoys being active with her family, traveling and spending time with friends.
Stacy began working in the human services field over 20 years ago. She holds a bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of River Falls and a minor in Communication.
Stacy has always had a strong desire to work with people on a direct, personal level. Stacy feels lucky to have joined the support planning family after working with a non-profit, human services agency for 13 years.
Stacy feels that being a certified support planner allows her to build relationships with families while helping them navigate the complex world of disability services. Stacy is thrilled to be an independent support planner because it allows her to tailor her assistance to others based on their unique and individual needs.
megan gillespie, CHW
megan@ydsupportplanning.com
608-518-2310
My name is Megan Gillespie and I have been working in the social services field for about 10 years! I started as a therapist for kids with autism and as a DSP in grouhomes. I then graduated college and moved to the Twin Cities where I worked in Emergency Shelters for 5 years and then transitioned to Waiver Case Management, where I’ve worked for the past 4 years!
My degree is in Psychology and I am a certified Community Health Worker.
In my free time, I love baking, reading, taking care of my plants, running and spending time with my dog, Bella. My favorite part about Support Planning is getting to use my knowledge and expertise in bridging the gap between families/clients and services to better support them.
teagan drayton
teagan@ydsupportplanning.com
517-575-7636
Teagan has lived in Saint Paul, MN since 2014, moving from Michigan with her family. She has three kids and a dog. Her middle Child, Charlie has special needs and has been on the Developmental Disability Waiver since 2016. Due to his extensive needs, she has cared for him and her family but has now joined the Your Direction Support Planning Agency to help others tailor services and supports into their unique needs. Her background as a special needs parent brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her clients. She is passionate about helping people with disabilities create a plan to live a full and enriching life in their home and community.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and has worked in Marketing for 15 years while in Chicago, IL, and Lansing, MI.
In her free time, she likes to work out, cook meals, travel and help her kids navigate through school and sports.
gina rodewald
ginar@ydsupportplanning.com
952-200-3829
Gina came to support planning after 30 years of working in various roles with families and individuals in a small town and then all over the metro. Gina did DD case management for 11 years and currently supports case managers at a county. Her experience with consumer-directed services was from the beginning to the evolution of where it is today. She was able to witness firsthand how positive this program was for those involved and realized becoming a support planner was a great way to get to bring the option directly to those needing this customized program.
Gina has been a support planner since May 2019. Her formal education included a B.S in Psychology from Southwest State in Marshall, MN.
Gina has 2 children, Brianna, attending MSU-Mankato, and Payton, in his last year at Lakeville North. As her kids are moving to their next step in life, she and her husband, Keith, are busy catching up with friends who are also finally getting time to breathe as the kids leave.
Francie Khalaf
francie@ydsupportplanning.com
952-956-4932
My name is Francie and I am a special needs mom. My twins are 7 years old and my son has cerebral palsy. I have been navigating the special needs world for 7 years now and I am now joining the team to help other families. As a teacher I know that providing early intervention is key but I also know the importance of tools. I want to help you and your family get all the tools you need to have a successful and enriched life.
In my spare time I love to read, ride and play with my horses, play games and enjoy family activities
I look forward to working with you.
dorothy bouzouma
dorothy@ydsupportplanning.com
612-499-6820
Dorothy grew up in the rolling hills of Kentucky. She relocated to Minnesota in 2017 with her husband, four children, and her Yellow Labrador Retriever. And although she has only lived in Minnesota for five years, she now calls it home!
Dorothy has worked in the social service industry supporting individuals to live their best and fullest lives for 18 years. Dorothy has worked in various capacities as a Middle School teacher, Adjust College Professor, Program Director, Case Manager, QIDD Professional, and most recently as a contracted case manager/case manager supervisor, and support planner here in Minnesota.
Dorothy is passionate about person-centeredness--ensuring the individuals she serves, their voices, their needs, and their dreams are at the forefront of all planning and decision making. She enjoys working with families, especially those facing unique challenges and barriers. She finds nothing more fulfilling than helping families and individuals navigate the system and break down barriers so that the people they love most can have the support they need.
Dorothy has worked in Minnesota as a contracted case manager and case manager supervisor for 5 years. She has worked as a certified support planner for 3 years. She feels the breadth of experience she has gained from being both a case manager and support planner, assists her in better understanding systems, processes, and barriers that can impede individuals from maximizing the use of their supports and services. Dorothy works to integrate her many experiences, professionally and personally, inside of Minnesota and outside of Minnesota, to offer those she serves unparalleled support.
Dorothy earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Secondary Education from Millsaps College. She went on to earn her Master of Arts Degree in Special Education from Western Kentucky University. She enjoys reading and is a creative nonfiction writer who hopes one day to publish her book.
alexis slater
alexis@ydsupportplanning.com
612-289-8496
Alexis has worked in social services for over 13 years, in various roles from end-of-life care, residential support, case management, supervising roles and now support planning. Alexis has a degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University Mankato and is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Minnesota. Alexis also has a Master of Business Administration from NorthCentral University. Alexis is passionate about working with people through all walks of life. Her primary passions are beginning and end of life care, diversity, equity and inclusion and disability services. Alexis believes that everyone has the right to a fulfilled, meaningful life.
Alexis is family focused; she lives west of the Twin Cities with her husband, two young daughters and their dog. Alexis enjoys reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with family.
Through Alexis’ personal and professional experience, she works to create plans with individuals and families to best meet not only their needs, but their dreams. Alexis’ differing experiences in social services helps her to navigate service barriers and find creative ways to support people to live the lives they want.