PUFFIN ISLAND LLC
DSHS Certified Community Residential Services and Supports
Puffin Island LLC
Certified by the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services
Washington Minority and Women's Business Enterprise; Community Residential Services Association
P.O. Box 305, Everson, WA 98247
ph: 360.715.1672 e-mail: [email protected] www.PuffinIsland.org
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AN AMAZING TEAM OF LEADERS
Sarah: Bachelors of Science in Deaf Studies; Masters in Deaf Education; DeafBlind Transition Specialist with the DeafBlind Project of Washington State
Glyndon: Certified Home Care Aide; three time nominee for Direct Support Professional of Washington State; Department of Social and Health Services Individual Care Provider; Washington State University, double major English and Psychology
Stephanie: Certified Trainer, DDCS (Developmental Disabilities Community Services) Residential Services Curriculum; BA English (Magna Cum Laude); MA Language Arts & Literature (Summa Cum Laude); Adult Education Instructor (Vancouver Community College); California Teacher's Certificate; Provincial Instructors Diploma - Adult Education (British Columbia); Chair of Humanities, Vancouver Community College; Dean Emeritus, Arts & Science, Vancouver Community College
Susan: Certified Trainer, DDCS (Developmental Disabilities Community Services) Residential Services Curriculum; Executive Administrator, Puffin Island LLC; Treasurer, The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors, 2021-2026; (Previously: Executive Director, The Arc of Whatcom County; Board and/or Chair of the following: Whatcom Interagency Coordinating Council; DSHS Region III Advisory Council; State of Washington Stakeholders Advisory Committee; Whatcom County Human Services Review Committee; ADA Committee, Whatcom County Public Health & Safety Network; Whatcom Co. Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board; SSI Parent Mentor, Washington PAVE)
In Remembrance: Maureen Godwin filled the role of Puffin Island LLC's Certified Trainer, DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) Residential Services Curriculum for 20 years. She held a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and spent 25 years as an Early Childhood Developmental Evaluator and Family Support Specialist. In her own words, she was an "all round good egg". Her loss is immeasurable. At Puffin Island LLC we will mourn her loss, but rejoice in the honor of having been a treasured part of her world. We will strive to carry forward her dedication to providing best practices, limitless caring and deep concern to better the quality of life of those we serve. We can only hope to spread her joy of life, the peace and beauty of her smile and her dedication and commitment to a life guided by the influence of Don Miguel Ruiz' Four Agreements:
Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best.
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Staff of Award Winning Direct Support Professionals
Glyndon Jewell
2021 Direct Support Professional for Washington State
Community Residential Services Association
Christopher Hnylanski
2025 Honorable Mention
ANCOR's Direct Support Professional of the Year
Belinda Salazar Johnson Recipient of 2026 Washington DSP of the Year Award
ANCOR, a national association for community-based disability service providers, has announced that Belinda Salazar Johnson a direct support professional (DSP) at PUFFIN ISLAND LLC, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Washington DSP of the year award. Ms. Johnson is part of the largest-ever class of DSP of the Year honorees, with 57 outstanding professionals being chosen from a record-breaking 544 nominations from around the country. Recognition honors professionals exemplifying workforce that empowers community inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities.
“PUFFIN ISLAND LLC is so proud of Belinda. We are thrilled to celebrate her award, which represents her incredible work. More importantly, we recognize that her dedication enables true community inclusion for the people we support” said Susan Jewell, Executive Administrator. “Her supports are an example of the transformative power of community-based, person-centered supports and services. We’re grateful that ANCOR has recognized Belinda with this national honor.”
Barbara Merrill, ANCOR’s chief executive officer, added: “Being recognized with a DSP of the Year Award is a tremendous honor every year. But this year it’s particularly significant given the enormous pool of talented professionals from which our judges had to choose. And the timing couldn’t be better, as funding cuts at the federal level and in many states mean that our nation’s direct support professionals need recognition now more than ever.”
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