Welcome to Advancing Choices!
We are a private organization committed to assisting young adults with disabilities to move into uniquely-tailored community living arrangements. Our staff are educated, highly trained, and experienced in supporting adults with disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in communities and homes of their choosing. We are proud to provide the highest quality services to support community living in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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Our name is what we are doing, Advancing Choices.
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The Choices Team
We are extremely proud to have a dynamic team of educated, experienced and compassionate staff who are passionate about providing exceptional support to our clients in their pursuit of achieving independence.
MEL DOORNEK
MA, BCBA, LBA
Owner, CEO
Melissa, aka "Mel," is the owner and CEO of Advancing Choices. She administers all business operations and directs all Choices client services, working directly with clients, families and staff to provide training, support and creative solutions for the continuing success of the Choices model. She has worked for over 25 years in Wisconsin with individuals from age two through young adulthood providing research based therapies, social and skill groups, consultation and training.
Prior to joining Choices in April 2019, she spent five years as Autism Services Manager at Easter Seals of Southeastern Wisconsin, providing overall supervision and direction of programming, including consultation on adult day services, Project SEARCH and workforce development.
Mel holds a Masters degree in Special Education from Ball State University where she also became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, as well as a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is licensed as a BCBA in Wisconsin and an approved Medicaid provider. Mel has trained hundreds of staff, teachers, school personnel and other professionals in best practices for the delivery of high quality services, and led evidenced-based intervention teams as a Senior Therapist for over 12 years for two state providers, directly supervising behavior technicians for hundreds of children and adolescents.
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Jamison holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both Psychology and Human Services. He also has an Associate Degree in Film. Jamison has over 25 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities across a variety of settings. His prior experience include direct support roles at summer camps, providing respite care, ABA Therapy, and assisting teachers.
Jamison later advanced into leadership positions including care management, group home management, and day program management. He also has worked as an advocate of provider quality. Throughout his career, he has worked with children, adults, and families with a wide range of support needs.
He is passionate about building meaningful relationships, advocating for participants, and fostering environments where people feel valued, empowered, and supported in their full and independent lives.
JAMISON HAMMER
SCHEDULING and ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR
ASHLEE JOHNSON
CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER
​Ashlee earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Carroll University, where she also minored in Sociology, Health and Human Experience, and Occupational Therapy. She strongly values meeting individuals where they are and supporting them as they grow and work towards their goals—no matter how big or small.
Ashlee began her career as a Behavioral Technician, working with children to develop communication, social interaction, self-care and play skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement. She then joined Rogers Behavioral Health, where she spent 4 years building a career in mental health. During her time at Rogers, she worked as a Mental Health Technician in the depression, anxiety, and mood disorder unit, providing direct care, monitoring behavior, assisting with daily activities, and promoting skill development. She later advanced to a Behavior Specialist role, where she facilitated groups, taught coping skills, and contributed to the development of treatment plans. In her final year she served as a unit Supervisor, managing staff, supporting residents, and overseeing daily unit operations.
Ashlee was drawn to this current position because it allows her to continue advocating for individuals who may not always have a voice or the ability to fully express their needs, ensuring they are heard, respected, and supported in living fulfilling lives.
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ADVANCING CHOICES, INC.
Mailing Address:
3215 Golf Road, Ste 117, Delafield, WI 53018
262.672.6882