Meet The Team.

Meet the Haven Team

Our team is made up of passionate leaders, educators, and organizers who believe that inclusion is more than a value — it’s a practice. Every event, every activity, and every moment we create is made possible by people who care deeply about connection, community, and adaptive access for all.

Alexis Etzler

President/Executive Director

Growing up with siblings with special needs, Alexis saw exclusion up close and vowed to change that. As Executive Director, she ensures Haven’s events are welcoming, accessible, and genuinely inclusive.

Evan Nazareth

Strategy Manager

My name is Evan Nazareth and I am the Strategy Manager for Haven. I have worked with a lot of different non-profits and help shape the overall strategy for Haven to be Helping Accessibility be Valued, Empowered and Noticed

Shane McClafferty

Board Member

Shane’s graduate work in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience revealed how traditional programs fail individuals with diverse neurophysiological profiles. As a Board Member, he applies these insights to develop adaptive community initiatives that ensure inclusive, equitable participation.

David McDaniel

Finance Manager

My name is David McDaniel and I am serving as the Finance Manager for this project. I have a passion for helping others and find that my analytical skills are best put to use in matters of mathematics..

Charles Hannon

Board Member

He’s a dedicated father of five—three with special needs—who finds joy in helping others and riding motorcycles on open roads. He brings that same adventurous, service-driven spirit to Haven, crafting programs where every family feels supported and celebrated.

Krystal Hannon

Human Resources Manager

I’m a mom of five with three children who have special needs, and I’ve felt the ache of finding nowhere truly welcoming. Helping with Haven lets me turn that ache into hope by building a community where families like mine can laugh, grow, and belong without limits.

Katie Mitchell

Human Resources Manager

As a chronically ill and neurodivergent young woman, I have experienced many challenges which came from a lack of awareness about disabilities, a lack of accommodations, and a general lack of consideration for the needs of people like me. You’ll usually find me working behind the scenes, but I’m doing my best to make Haven as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Kai Bracey

Social Media Lead

Kai is a high school honor student who thrives in choir and school theater. Inspired by their younger brother’s journey with autism, they volunteer with Haven to help build welcoming, creative spaces where everyone can shine.