Katie Stuemke
Mentor / Employment Specialist
Katie Stuemke
Mentor / Employment Specialist
Katie graduated with distinction from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned her B.S. in Psychological & Brain Sciences with a minor in Applied Psychology. A proud member of the Dean’s List, she developed a strong academic foundation in behavioral science, neurodiversity, and mental health advocacy.
Her passion for supporting the Neurodivergent community is inspired by growing up with an older brother on the Spectrum. This drives her to help individuals on their journey toward independence and meaningful employment.
While at UCSB, Katie took part in applied research and gained hands-on experience working in mentoring and outreach roles which centered on social-emotional development and inclusive support practices.
Katie brings a warm, grounded presence to her work at ClearWeave, where she focuses on helping clients: discover their strengths, build confidence, and take tangible steps toward their career goals. Whether it’s preparing for an interview or exploring new career paths, she approaches every interaction with empathy, encouragement, and an eye for each individual’s potential.
Outside of her work, Katie finds joy in hiking California’s scenic trails, discovering new coffee shops, and attending all kinds of live music—from indie sets to jazz nights to local festivals. She’s passionate about building real, human connections and creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Grace Russell
Mock Interview Specialist
Grace graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a dual degree in Psychology and Child Studies & Human Development. During her time at Tufts, she participated in an on campus Acapella group, did research for the child studies department and was the club lacrosse captain. In her free time, she loves reading, doing ceramics, playing guitar, swimming in the ocean and playing with her puppy.
In 2022, Grace had the opportunity to work with individuals with Autism through in-home behavioral therapy and grew her passion for mentoring neurodivergent youth. Currently, Grace works for a nonprofit organization in MA that mentors underprivileged, inner-city youth.
Grace is currently in the Masters program for Speech Language Pathology at NYU.
Grace is excited to help individuals find their passions and direct them toward work that feels meaningful and fun!
She does this by giving mock interviews to our clients and post-mock interview: providing feedback so that the clients improve their interview skills—and in turn—increase their likelihood of getting hired.
Grace prides herself in: patience, approachability, and a gentle demeanor. She is an effective communicator and always ready to help improve the interview process for all ClearWeave clients.
Mike Norton
Mentor / Employment Specialist
With over 20 years of recruitment experience spanning agency and corporate environments – Mike’s dedication is found in empowering individuals – and unlocking their full potential. Motivating others to achieve greatness so they can land the job is his passion.
Successful recruitment efforts have been accomplished by Mike across a variety of industries such as: Aerospace, CNC Manufacturing, I.T., healthcare, and telecommunications. Mike has focused on: engineering, customer service, travel nursing, and finance. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a source of great pride for him.
Actively participating in employee resource groups supporting veterans, the LGBT community, and women has been an honor for him. Additionally, Mike finds immense fulfillment in volunteering at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT. He is eager to build meaningful connections and expand his clients’ professional network.
Mike firmly believes in the value of fostering strong relationships and exchanging knowledge to help clients progress forward in their lives.
Mike currently has a waitlist for new clients.
Jordana Shenker
Mentor / Employment Specialist
Graduating Cum Laude from Tulane University with a Bachelor's degree in Science, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Public Health — Jordana gained a deep and positive understanding of the intersection between mental health and community well-being.
Jordana is currently attaining her MSW at NYU Silver School of Social Work — where she is focusing her skills and knowledge in mental health counseling. Her practicum internship at Metropolitan Soundview High School in the Bronx involves counseling students using a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), systems theory, task-centered practice, conflict theory, and psychosocial development theory.
During her time in New Orleans, she immersed herself in many volunteer initiatives, focusing on mentorship programs in schools for children with cognitive disabilities and behavioral challenges. These experiences fueled her passion for working with Neurodivergent children and motivated her to contribute to research projects examining the effects of COVID-19 on their development and mental health. Throughout, she collaborated with providers and reported on the use of evidence-based treatments that assisted individuals in developing ways to improve relationships and coping skills for professional settings. Working with both Tulane Medical School and Columbia's Psychiatry Division — she gained valuable insight into the complex relationship between external factors and Neurodivergent children's well-being.
Throughout High School, Jordana participated in programs such as the Shooting Stars basketball program, where she helped special-needs children develop basketball skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Additionally, she served as a one-on-one tutor for children on the Autism spectrum, creating meaningful connections and providing academic support.
In addition to her professional pursuits — she is an advocate for leading a balanced and fulfilling life. She enjoys: exercising, discovering new music, exploring cuisines and local restaurants, and satisfying her curiosity through travel.
Tyler Gold
Learning and Development Facilitator
Tyler graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television, and Film, concentrating in Production, and a minor in Human Resource Management. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in School Counseling, driven by her passion for supporting individuals in their personal and professional journeys.
With significant experience working with individuals on the Autism spectrum, Tyler served as a paraprofessional in a high school, providing one-on-one support in classrooms. She was then asked to take on a long-term substitute teaching position in a self-contained classroom, where she helped students with diverse learning needs develop essential skills.
Tyler joined the Clear Weave Careers team in June 2023, bringing her experience as a Mentor / Employment Specialist, where she provided personalized employment support to young adults, including resume creation and job application assistance. In her current role as a Learning and Development Facilitator, she designs and implements tailored training programs for new staff, focusing on best practices for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and empowering mentors and employment specialists to create inclusive environments.
Tyler is committed to fostering an atmosphere where everyone can thrive and is passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life achieve their goals.
Michael Sobolewski, M.Ed.
Mentor / Employment Specialist
Michael Sobolewski earned his M.A. in Education from C.C.S.U. He has worked with clients at the Chippens Hill Group (dba ClearWeave Careers) on both vocational and social skill development (a.k.a. ILS)
Outside of his work with the Chippens Hill Group, Michael works as a high school Social Studies teacher in Berlin, Connecticut, where he was recognized as Teacher of the Month in January 2020. Michael's favorite part of his job with the Chippens Hill Group is helping clients realize their full potential, and chase goals that previously felt unobtainable.
Paige Schwartz
Mentor / Employment Specialist
Paige Schwartz graduated Cum Laude, from the University of Connecticut in 2018 with her degree in Psychology. She went on to join the graduate fellowship program at UConn Health, Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (CT LEND).
She is currently in the accelerated nursing program at Sacred Heart University with plans to graduate in spring 2021. She proudly serves as Vice President of the Student Nursing Association and will continue her education to become an APRN.
Paige has dedicated herself to helping people, not only as a student nurse at Gaylord Hospital, but also as a mentor with the Chippens Hill Group (dba ClearWeave Careers).
Paige currently has a waitlist for new clients.
Ryan Patrick Casey, M.A.
Executive Director
Ryan has secured over 80 jobs and volunteer opportunities for Neurodivergent individuals across the United States.
He has appeared on PBS, featured in Forbes, and L.A. Parent Magazine. These showcased his innovative Neurodivergent employment techniques. He does training and speaking on topics such as: Neurodivergent Hiring Strategies / Interview Process for Hiring Individuals on the Autism Spectrum / Preparing an individual on the Autism Spectrum for Employment.
Ryan has established business relationships with a growing list of companies across the United States. This list is shared with all of the mentors at ClearWeave to help find employment for people on the Autism Spectrum.
Ryan has been in the Autism support field since 2008. He has done direct care in life skills and community mentoring for high-functioning individuals on the Spectrum and psychological disorders such as: depression, ADHD, and anxiety.
He has also worked as a mentor for the Middlesex YMCA. Prior to founding The Chippens Hill Group, he was also a mentor (Life Skills and Community Mentoring) at Key Human Services in CT.
Ryan has his Masters in Communication from the University of Hartford. He has completed the CT DDS Autism Training (2015). And he / Chippens Hill Group is an approved vendor for the State of CT DSS Autism Support Waiver program.
Ryan also has been certified by the CT DSS in: Advancing Ability: Teaching Independent Living Skills to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In his spare time – Ryan enjoys writing and editing videos / films (fiction).