OUR BOARD

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  • Rosanne Kocher, President

    Rosanne Kocher

    President and founding member. Before beginning this organization, Rosanne spent a decade working with students of various Special Needs at the Conklin Center for the Blind, serving people who are blind with additional disabilities. Rosanne is a proud Mainland Buc, growing up in Volusia County before moving to Flagler County with her husband Chris in 2008. Here they have raised their 2 boys and Annabelle. Of all her unmentioned accomplishments Rosanne is most proud to have homeschooled all 3 of her children and to see all of their amazing success - one has now grown to become a US Marine and the other working on his pilot career as an ERAU Admiral’s Scholarship recipient from the USAF, while Annabelle continues to work toward her dreams of a future theater career.

    The family worked through many challenges in Annabelle’s early years with her diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Phobia disorder, and a later diagnosis of Celiac Disease. She is excited to work with this organization and hopes to bring experience and understanding of these situations to other families along the journey while our kids all get to know each other and make true friendship bonds with acceptance instead of discrimination for their differences.

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    Chris Kocher, Treasurer

    I am Annabelle’s dad. I was born and grew up in Volusia County and have lived in Flagler County for the past 20+ years. I am a CPA and own/operate LCI Taxes in Bunnell. I have been married to Rosanne since 2008 and we have two older boys in addition to Belle – Andrew is currently a Marine and Evan is on a path to fly with the Air Force. We have been blessed in our lives in many ways and have a desire to give back; Yes! You’re Invited! is one of the ways we want to bless others’ lives the way ours have been over the years.

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    Annabelle, Founding Member

    Hiiiiii! This is Annabelle 💖 I am 10 years old. We had the idea for this organization after my birthday party, where I invited some other kids with disabilities who I knew… and some of them had never been invited before and were so surprised! Some of them didn’t believe me… we were saying, “Yes, You’re invited!!!!!!” So… that’s how we came up with the name… after a while 😝.

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    Meghan Thomas, Secretary

    Hi 👋 I’m Meghan and I have been an RN for 13 years, but have been in the medical field since 2006. I have a background in emergency nursing and currently work as a Trauma Coordinator. Additionally, I help teach Stop the Bleed courses and hands only CPR. I am married with 1 son and 2 stepdaughters (ages 21, 20, 16) and am part of the praise team at my church. I am overjoyed to be part of this organization. I’m so incredibly proud of Annabelle for seeing the need for inclusion and wanting to do something about it.

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    Carolyn McGahan, Director

    I’m Carolyn McGahan. I have 30 years of experience working with individuals who are blind and have additional disabilities. I have a Bachelor’s degree in exceptional education and a master’s in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind. I’m a certified vision rehabilitation therapist and certified work incentive counselor to guide people who receive SSI or SSDI benefits as they transition to work. I’m retired and am a person with cerebral palsy.

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    Erica Mendes, Fundraising & Development Coordinator

    Erica Mendes is originally from New Jersey and has lived in Palm Coast since 2017. She is a proud mama of 2 amazing kiddos, that attend Flagler County public schools.

    She completed her Bachelor's in Psychology at Kean University (New Jersey) in 2012. She is currently attending the University of West Florida to obtain her Masters in Exceptional Student Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. Erica also volunteers her time with another Flagler County organization, Vincent's Clubhouse, as a Program Coordinator.

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    Kaylee Tosh, Volunteer Coordinator

    I’m Kaylee Tosh. I’m originally from the Tampa area, but moved to Palm Coast in 2017. I am a proud mom of the sweetest little boy ever.

    I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida International University and a Master’s degree in Exceptional Student Education with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from University of West Florida. Over the years, I have held a number of jobs working with those with special needs, ranging from age 3 to age 70! I have my BCaBA certification and work as a Behavior Specialist at a care facility for adults with special needs. I am so excited to be a part of spreading inclusion in the community and help everyone feel a sense of belonging. ❤️

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Our Volunteer Team!

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Teresa Douglas-Shaw

Manager of Security Operations

Y212 proudly introduces Teresa who we are so excited to announce has accepted a position on our Special Volunteer Team!

Teresa is not only already an advocate in our local special needs community, raising awareness of Dandy-Walker Syndrome;

but also brings an impressive 17 years of experience from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office (FCSO), where she's served as a

Mental Health Specialist for the past two years.

Teresa will support our mission to ensure a safe environment at all Y212 events. She will also assist in screening procedures for our volunteers with Level 2 background checks to help provide a secure safe space for enjoyment, inclusivity, and growth.

Yes, You’re Invited! Where inclusion is everything! Let’s Party!!

— The Board