Executive Director Terry Olson

Meet the Executive Director

Terry Olson began serving as the administrator for the Mosaic Delaware agency, (then known as Martin Luther Homes of Delaware) in 1993 and has been privileged to work as Executive Director ever since as a servant leader for the persons with intellectual disabilities, the talented staff and all the various other constituents of this agency.

Terry has also had the opportunity to be a founding member of three Human Rights Committee and continues to be passionately dedicated to supporting all persons with developmental disabilities, in making choices and exercising their human and civil rights.

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	Associate Director Lisa D. Jackson

Meet the Associate Director

Mosaic would like to introduce Lisa D. Jackson as Mosaic in Delaware's Associate Director. What most attracted her to Mosaic is the organization's strong belief in nurturing the spirit, and providing services with a high standard of integrity. She comes with eighteen years of experience in providing residential services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns. Her past experiences have afforded her the opportunities to provide services in an administrative capacity as director for non-profit organizations in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Additionally, she has aided in the development of opening new programs which provide services to both adults and children in various states in the U.S.

Jackson holds a bachelor's degree in human services and a master's degree in administration of human services.

	Administrative Assistant Sparklann Sparrow

Meet the Administrative Assistant

My name is Sparklann Sparrow and I am the Administrative Assistant of Mosaic Delaware.  I've been in this position for 3.5 years.  A majority of my work history has been in the medical field as a Medical Receptionist at Christiana Care.  Mosaic is a great organization to be a part of and I'm proud to be an employee.

	Quality Assurance Coordinator Sue Brown

Meet the Quality Assurance Coordinator

Sue Brown was born and raised in Altoona, Pa in a family of five brothers and sisters. Sue attended Penn State University where she earned a bachelor's degree in health and physical education (teaching certification).

Sue moved to the state of Delaware in 1989 and accepted a job with the American Red Cross as a Youth Instructor and later as a Workplace Instructor. Sue worked for the American Red Cross in Delaware from 1989-1997. In April of 1997, Sue received a call from an employee who worked for the Division of Developmental Disability Services (formerly known as DMR) telling Sue that a position was open at Mosaic (formerly known as Martin Luther Homes of Delaware) for a trainer. Sue applied and was hired as a Program Support Specialist in June 1997. Sue has held a variety of positions during her tenure with Mosaic. Sue looks forward to her next venture as Quality Assurance Coordinator for Mosaic in Delaware.

Sue has been privileged to work with very talented and committed staff over the years, who help to provide quality services to those Mosaic in Delaware supports on a daily basis. Sue feels very blessed and fortunate to work for Mosaic and to work with staff and individuals who have so much to offer each other and who love each other as family.

Program Coordinator Kathy Thomas

Meet the Program Coordinator

Kathy Thomas has been working in the Human Services field for over 13 years. Kathy has experience working with children as well as adults with developmental disabilities. Kathy holds a bachelors degree in biology and a masters degree in organizational management and leadership in human services. Kathy is a Mandt instructor. Mandt is a course that teaches others to build relationships as well as behavioral supports. Kathy is the Human Rights Committee Liaison. Kathy has experience in quality management and is a PM-46 investigator.

	Program Coordinator Melissa Alston

Meet the Program Coordinator

Melissa Alston is the newest program coordinator for Mosaic in Delaware. Alston has three boys who grew up with her in this field so they know and understand the nature of her job. They often explain to those they come in contact with what having an intellectual disability means.

Melissa has been working with people with intellectual disabilities for 16 years, with 14 of those years in management. Melissa has worked in New York, North Carolina and Delaware. Melissa said that she enjoys the different possibilities that she is able to make happen for the people served by Mosaic in Delaware.

	Program Coordinator Michelle Allen

Meet the Program Coordinator

My name is Michelle S. Allen and I am a Program Coordinator at Mosaic in Delaware. My background in working with individuals with disabilities started about 25 years ago. I have worked at agencies in Pennsylvania and I have a strong passion for human services. I have been employed by Mosaic for approximately 4 1/2 years. I am the chairperson of the Spiritual Committee, a member of the Recreation Committee, the 20th Anniversary Planning Committee as well as the chairperson for the Individual Supported Focus Group. I find great pleasure in seeing the individuals we support achieve their hopes and dreams, develop relationships in the community and remain in good health.

My husband, Johnny, and my 3 beautiful daughters, Ayana, Alana, and Aanika have watched me extend myself for people with disabilities not only in the workplace, but in my everyday life. They know that I have a passion for helping others. Oh, I also have a Jack Russell Terrier, named Soto. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family, baking, cooking and reading biographies of historical people.