Abryana joined Tandem in June 2022 and has been a counselor for 20 years working for state vocational rehabilitation divisions and school districts in Missouri, Colorado, and Vermont. She holds a Master’s degree in counseling with a rehabilitation specialization from University of Missouri – Columbia and an educational specialist degree in counseling from University of Missouri – Kansas City. 

Abryana considers it an honor and a privilege to support injured workers, to hear their stories, and to help them navigate their journey back to meaningful employment.  She believes that humans are resilient and have a tremendous capacity for healing and for change.  She is committed to understanding all stakeholders and is a passionate advocate for the people she works with.

Abryana lives in Fair Haven, Vermont in a house that was built in the 1840’s with her family and a few goats, dogs, and cats.  She enjoys hiking, biking, and paddling the gorgeous Green Mountains of Vermont with her husband and four kids.