BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Meet our treasurer, Kjiesta Moch! Minot native, University of North Dakota graduate, wife and mother of two, Kjiesta lives to serve and lead by example. She is married to Jason and has two children, Charlotte and Jamison, who are the motivation for most decisions in her life. She works full time as
How long have you worked at NDAC? Almost 6 years What is your favorite thing about working at NDAC? The individuals I support! I really feel like I have become part of the family and part of the lives of “my kiddos”. As much as I set out to “change their lives”, I feel like
How long have you worked at NDAC? A little over a year What is your favorite thing about working at NDAC? Every day is different, no two days are the same! I also love how supportive, kind, and passionate my coworkers are. Everyone here at NDAC is amazing! Describe your experience working at NDAC in
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Meet Dan Cash! Dan is the Vice President and Market Manager at MWC Advertising Fargo-Moorhead. A Michigan native, he moved to Fargo in 2013 to become the General Sales Manager at MWC and met his now wife shortly after. On the weekend of their wedding in 2015, NDAC also happened to
How long have you worked at NDAC? A little over a year What is your favorite thing about working at NDAC? Seeing all of the progress that the kids we serve make. No two days are the same and that helps making each and every day fun and exciting. Describe your experience working at NDAC
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Meet Jess Engel, our newest board member! Jess Engel serves as the Human Resource Director at Red River Commodities since September of 2019. After receiving her degree in education from North Dakota State University, she has spent her career pursuing all things people. Primarily focused on talent development, talent acquisition and talent
How long have you worked at NDAC? 7 months What is your favorite thing about working at NDAC? Working alongside so many amazing and passionate people and getting to bring a variety of fun opportunities to clients and the public. Describe your experience working at NDAC in one word. Invigorating! What is your favorite memory
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Meet Brandon Erickson! Brandon joined the NDAC board in September of 2022. Originally from Wilton, ND, he graduated from the Fowler School of Law at Chapman University in Orange, California in 2011. He began his career as a prosecutor, and eventually made the transition to civil practice where he focuses on
How long have you worked at NDAC? Since May 2022 What is your favorite thing about working at NDAC? There are so many things that I love about working at NDAC. Every one of my coworkers and clients are amazing! The company as a whole is great to work for and I am very thankful
How long have you worked at NDAC? Since May 2020 What is your favorite thing about working at NDAC? Not only do I get to work with some amazing clients and staff, but it also is helping me build support and communication skills I need for my future as a teacher. Describe your experience working
How long have you worked at NDAC? Since July 2022 What is your favorite thing about working at NDAC? Seeing the impact the staff here have on the lives of each client, and vice versa! Describe your experience working at NDAC in one word. Awe-inspiring What is your favorite memory from working at NDAC? Every
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Meet Rammie Olson, the Chair of our Board of Directors! Rammie has served on NDAC’s board since April 2019 and brings a wealth of experience in non-profit work. She is currently a Business Banker at Bremer Bank and has a passion for giving back and serving others. Rammie is a graduate
The North Dakota Autism Center, Inc. (NDAC) is holding an open house on Tuesday, October 18th to celebrate their newly renovated Enrichment Center space. This event is open to the public, and will include a ribbon cutting with the FMWF Chamber of Commerce. NDAC also plans to open their Enrichment Center to the public in
The North Dakota Autism Center is excited to announce our new Executive Director, Darcy Kasprowicz! She is one of the founders of NDAC, and has dedicated the last 16 years to making an impact in our community. Darcy’s brother, Tyler, has autism, and she has devoted her career to raise awareness and acceptance. Since 2008,
NDAC Rummage Sale The North Dakota Autism Center is having a rummage sale! Join us to shop for a good cause! We will have a variety of items for sale at our 647 13th Ave E location in West Fargo. All the proceeds will be going right back to NDAC. Hours: Thursday, June 23rd: 9:00am
NDAC is excited to introduce our new Director of In-Home Support Services, Krista Brustad! Brustad received 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
The North Dakota Autism Center is so excited to announce that we’ve started a podcast called… Empower & Enrich All the Things! We took “empower” and “enrich” from our mission statement, and “all the things”, which is a phrase that many NDAC staff members say frequently. Combined, these sum up NDAC’s purpose pretty well: Empower &
As a part of their Autism Friendly Community Partnership with the North Dakota Autism Center Inc., Sky Zone Fargo will be holding sensory friendly hours for customers. These sessions will include quieter music & overhead noise, a Calm Down Zone with sensory toys, and visual cues that will be placed around the facility. Since 2014,
WEST FARGO, ND — North Dakota Autism Center, Inc. (NDAC) continues building community partnerships with valued organizations. Today begins a collaboration with Beyond Boundaries Therapy. NDAC and Beyond Boundaries Therapy know the importance and value of a unified team of professionals. This partnership will provide NDAC and Beyond Boundaries an opportunity to work together and
WEST FARGO, ND — North Dakota Autism Center, Inc., a pioneer in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in ND, announced today that they have partnered with Dakota Family Services, a highly trusted and respected clinic, to provide well-rounded, collaborative mental and behavioral health and ABA. Through this strategic partnership, the North Dakota Autism Center