Krista Brustad
Director of Family Support Services
Krista Brustad is the Director of Family Support Services at the North Dakota Autism Center. Born and raised in Devils Lake, ND, she earned her undergraduate degree in Secondary English Education and K-12 Special Education from Mayville State University in 2015. She went on to get her graduate degree in General Special Education in 2021 from the University of North Dakota. After seven years working as a special education teacher and case manager in three different schools, she decided to join NDAC to support individuals with disabilities and their families in a different way.
In her free time, Krista enjoys being a mom and doing activities with her young daughter such as playing in the park, going swimming, or causing general mayhem. Her other hobbies include playing softball, listening to audiobooks, enjoying lake season, and spending time with friends and family.
Miranda Skancke
Case Manager
Miranda Skancke is a Case Manager in the Family Support Services Department at the North Dakota Autism Center. Her responsibilities include developing, implementing, and facilitating the overall service plan process for those we serve. This includes ensuring integration of the service plan through the involvement of the individual, gamily, guardian, other service providers, and agency staff.
Miranda received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Concordia College in 2021. She has experience in case management serving a multitude of different consumers. In her spare time, Miranda enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and watching movies.
Annika Maser
Case Manager
Annika Maser is a Case Manager in the Family Support Services Department at the North Dakota Autism Center. Her responsibilities include developing, implementing, and facilitating the overall service plan process for those we serve. This includes ensuring integration of the service plan through the involvement of the individual, gamily, guardian, other service providers, and agency staff.
Annika received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Concordia College in May 2022. She has experience as a Direct Support Professional and was a previous Registered Behavior Technician in the NDAC Behavior Department. In her spare time, Annika enjoys being with her family. She also enjoys reading philosophy, going on hikes, and kayaking.
Sierra Romero
Case Manager
Sierra Romero is a Case Manager in the Family Support Services Department at the North Dakota Autism Center. Her responsibilities include developing, implementing, and facilitating the overall service plan process for those we serve. This includes ensuring integration of the service plan through the involvement of the individual, gamily, guardian, other service providers, and agency staff.
Sierra received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology & English from North Dakota State University in 2021. Sierra was previously a Direct Support Professional in the NDAC Family Support Services Department before moving to her current role. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, listening to true crime podcasts, crocheting, and playing with her cat.