Enabling Technology Summit

Jeremy Norden-Paul is the director of the Division of Program Innovation for the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DIDD). He leads a team that uses technology and other innovative approaches to help people increase their independence and quality of life. His previous professional roles include elementary special education teacher, job coach, job developer, state director of employment and day services for DDA, and executive director of the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council. He is passionate about changing the system to work better for people.

Milton Neuenschwander is the Director of Enabling Technology for the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, where he leads statewide strategy to integrate technology into long-term services and supports. With 20+ years in I/DD and mental health systems, he is recognized for advancing person-centered, technology-enabled service models at scale. Milton built Tennessee’s nationally recognized Enabling Technology program and is known for aligning policy, practice, and cross-sector partnerships to expand independence and access. A sought-after speaker, he focuses on practical implementation of technology that promotes autonomy, dignity, and community inclusion.

Angie Gwaltney is a Registered Nurse. She graduated from ETSU in May of 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and earned a Certification in Aging from Boston University. Currently, she is employed as Director of First TN Area Agency on Aging and Disability, assisting older Tennesseans and adults with disabilities in Northeast Tennessee with information and services that promote quality of life and independence. Previous roles include working as Home Care Manager, primarily responsible for Tennessee’s CHOICES for Long-Term Care, Director of Nursing (Home Health), Assistant Director of Nursing in a Long-Term Care Facility, and Nurse Assistant Trainer. Mrs. Gwaltney resides in Johnson City, Tennessee, with her husband, Hugh.

She has been in various caregiving capacities as a family caregiver and a professional caregiver. The experiences gained have allowed Angie to better understand caregivers and the stresses they go through, as well as the difficulty of navigating our current system for healthcare and resources.

Jamie Canady has served the South Central Tennessee Development District for 22 years, bringing deep experience and steady leadership to aging and disability services across the region. She began her career with the agency in 2004 in the Transportation Department and advanced into the Medicaid Waiver/CHOICES Manager role in 2006. In 2018, Jamie expanded her leadership portfolio by also becoming the HCBS Program Manager, overseeing multiple long-term services and supports programs with a focus on quality, compliance, and person-centered care. In 2023, Jamie became the Director of Aging and Disability. Her career reflects a strong commitment to improving services for older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout South Central Tennessee.

Jay Camperlino is the Statewide Director of Innovation Centers, bringing over 25 years of comprehensive experience in the ID/DD sector. Throughout his career, he has served in diverse roles ranging from direct support professional and foster parent to private sector Executive Director and most recently Youth Transition Director for the MAPs program. In his current role, Jay is transforming our traditional seating and positioning clinics into collaborative Innovation Centers that unite clinical, innovation supports and adaptive design specialists to better serve the community. These centers provide a dedicated ecosystem where individuals can explore enabling technology, employment supports, and person-centered practices. Through his leadership, Jay ensures that everyone who visits an Innovation Center knows “You have come to the right place” to gain access to resources to achieve individual goals.

Gaelynn Lea: Violinist, Singer-Songwriter and Broadway Composer Gaelynn Lea got her big break when she won NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016. Since then, she has been captivating audiences around the world with her haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes, and has collaborated with Michael Stipe, The Decemberists, and even Pigface.

In 2022, Gaelynn Lea composed and recorded the original score for Macbeth on Broadway, starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. Thanks to a Whippoorwill Arts Fellowship, her theatrically-inspired soundtrack came out in May 2025. She followed this up with a 10-city UK album release tour.

Her new recording, titled Music from Macbeth, is a mostly instrumental concept album—one long track per act—although it is book-ended by two vocal songs. Gaelynn Lea wanted to take the listener on an epic audio journey that mirrors the winding and tragic path of Macbeth himself.

In 2023, Gaelynn Lea co-wrote and performed in a new musical fable for the stage called Invisible Fences with disabled storyteller Kevin Kling. It is a music-filled production that touches on disability, identity, and friendship. So far Invisible Fences has sold out three times in Minnesota.

Gaelynn also helped to develop the Music Inclusion Ensemble with fellow disabled musicians Adrian Anantawan and Molly Joyce. Their mission is to foster a vibrant culture around the intersection of classical music and disability, and to perform a diverse repertoire of music by disabled composers.

Music aside, Gaelynn Lea is a sought-after public speaker about accessibility in the arts. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, On Being with Krista Tippett, The Moth Radio Hour, and via two widely-viewed TEDx Talks. Gaelynn is also a member of the Recording Academy; she currently serves as a Governor for the Chicago Chapter, where she is co-chair of the Advocacy Committee.

One of Gaelynn Lea’s biggest passions is promoting Disability Culture. She helped to co-found RAMPD [Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities] with NYC-based recording artist Lachi in early 2022. In 2024, Gaelynn was awarded a prestigious Disability Futures Fellowship from the Ford and Mellon Foundations, which spotlights the work of disabled creatives across disciplines.

My name is Alishia Heaston, and I am the owner of Living Without Limits Home Modification & Accessibility, LLC. I've been an Occupational Therapist for 25 years. I received my BS in OT from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2001, and later an MSA degree from Central Michigan University in 2007. I have worked in various settings as a staff OT and as a rehab manager. I found my niche in home health and developed a passion for making people as safe and independent as possible in their home environments. I hold the following certifications: Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) through NAHB, Executive Certification in Home Modifications (ECHM) from USC's School of Gerontology, Certified Home Assessment & Modification Professional (CHAMP), Certified Home & Accessibility Therapist (CHAT), and Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS). Because of this passion, I established a mobile outpatient therapy practice in 2021 specializing in home safety evaluations, accessibility and modifications.

Brittany Hart is an advocate, educator, author, and speaker dedicated to advancing housing justice through innovative community engagement and public education. She currently serves as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis, where she develops and leads initiatives that make fair housing information accessible, engaging, and actionable for diverse communities across the Mid-South.

With more than 15 years of experience in community engagement, youth development, trauma-informed care, and family support services, Brittany brings a unique people-centered perspective to fair housing education. Her work focuses on transforming complex housing concepts into meaningful learning experiences through strategic partnerships, creative outreach campaigns, public trainings, and youth-centered programming.

Before entering the fair housing field, Brittany spent over a decade working in mental health, family support, and community-based services, helping individuals and families navigate challenges and access resources. She has extensive experience educating communities on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and creating trauma-responsive environments that promote healing, resilience, and empowerment. This foundation continues to shape her approach to housing advocacy, community engagement, and public education.

Brittany is the author and creator of the Desmond & Friends children’s book series, which introduces fair housing concepts through engaging, age-appropriate storytelling. The series includes Finding Home: A Story of Fair Housing and A Home for Eli: Making Space for Everyone, along with My Happy Home: A Fair Housing Adventure, an interactive coloring book that helps young learners explore fairness, inclusion, and housing rights. Her educational resources have been distributed to schools, libraries, community organizations, and families across multiple states and internationally, expanding awareness of housing rights beyond traditional audiences.

Known for her ability to connect policy, education, and lived experience, Brittany is passionate about creating spaces where learning, advocacy, and empowerment intersect. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and recently earned an Executive Certificate in Servant Leadership from Christian Brothers University. She is certified in diversity, emotional intelligence, trauma-informed care, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) education. Through her work, she continues to champion equitable access to housing opportunities while empowering communities with the knowledge and tools to create lasting change.

Jillian Souza carries a lifelong passion for homes as they play a leadingrole in shaping a person’s identity, health, and relationships. As a licensedarchitect and experienced birth doula, she provides unparalleled insightand advocacy for families building wellness and legacy.A Tennessee native, Jillian attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxvillebefore moving West and eventually founding Wooly Architecture inMontana in 2018. Now back in middle TN, she enjoys raising her childrenin her grandparent’s home.On a mission to see all people Dwelling Well, Wooly specializes in creatingcustom, therapeutic homes. These homes prioritize healthy buildingscience, include nature, support space for healing and wellness, connectfamilies, and celebrate creativity and resilience.

Staci Coleman is a Nashville native, affordable housing developer, nonprofit executive, and real estate broker with more than 22 years of experience in the real estate industry. She is the Founder and CEO of Black Diamond Development, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on creating affordable, accessible, and community-centered housing opportunities throughout Middle Tennessee.

Through Black Diamond Development, Staci leads housing initiatives serving seniors, workforce families, and underserved communities. Her current development work includes Sylvan Street Senior Housing, a 10-unit affordable community for adults age 62 and older in East Nashville. Her approach to development emphasizes accessibility, aging in place, resident independence, and creating housing that allows people to remain connected to their communities.

Staci is also the Broker-Owner of The Arbitrage Collective, a Nashville-based minority and woman owned real estate brokerage. A consistent top producer, she has earned the Greater Nashville REALTORS® Awards of Excellence for the past five years and has consistently exceeded $20 million in annual real estate sales volume. In 2025, Staci was honored as Developer of the Year by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), recognizing her commitment to housing development and community impact.

Her leadership extends throughout Tennessee’s affordable housing community. She serves on the Board of the Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition and is a R.E.D. Academy Fellow and Advisory Council Member with the Urban League of Middle Tennessee’s real estate development program powered by Amazon.

Staci holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Memphis. She brings a unique combination of real estate, development, and community-centered experience to conversations surrounding accessible housing, aging in place, technology, and creating environments that support greater independence and quality of life.

Kendra T. Stewart, BSW, MPH, is a strategic healthcare and human services executive with more than 11 years of experience in public health, social work, disability services, quality assurance, program development, and organizational leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of North Alabama and a Master of Public Health from Liberty University.As Chief Development Officer for MillarRich, Kendra leads strategic growth initiatives, business development, partnership cultivation, revenue diversification, and organizational expansion efforts. She collaborates with executive leadership to identify new opportunities, strengthen community and payer relationships, and advance innovative services that improve outcomes for individuals and families.Prior to MillarRich, Kendra served as Director of Services and Quality Assurance for Nia Association and as a Public Health Director with the Tennessee Department of Health, where she managed statewide initiatives, grant funding, quality improvement efforts, and large multidisciplinary teams. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a passion for building high-performing organizations, fostering strategic partnerships, and developing sustainable programs that create meaningful community impact.Kendra is recognized for her collaborative leadership style, data-driven decision making, and commitment to improving systems of care for children, families, and individuals with disabilities.