Our Team
Sara Gratzer
Director of Employment Services
“As the Director of Employment Services, my role is to manage all Employment Services for Empac Group. I also get to work directly with the individuals we serve and lead the continued expansion and development of employment services for Franklin and surrounding counties. I love getting to know each and every individual I work with and see them achieve their goals.”
Specialized Training: Positive Behavior Supports, Non-violent crisis intervention, CPR/First-Aid, Certified Inclusion Coalition for Employment Mentor, and Autism-specific training.
Karen Simily
Employment Specialist
“As an Employment Specialist, my goal is to help clients find employment opportunities that empower individuals with independence and self-sufficiency. My background in education has assisted me with working with individuals to learn more about themselves through discovery and exploration experiences, job development, job coaching, and identifying natural supports in the workplace. Likewise, I also enjoy assisting individuals in pre-vocational classes which help build their soft skills enabling individuals for future employment opportunities. Similarly, I feel honored to link individuals’ interests with employers where both can benefit from the work connections that strengthen our community.”
Specialized Training: Bachelor of Science in Education and Special Education LD/BD/MH, Masters in Multidisciplinary Education, Positive Behavior Supports, CPR/First Aid, Non-violent Crisis Intervention