Staff

MAASE Leadership & Support Team

Meet the MAASE Team

MAASE is a premier resource in Michigan for providing professional advocacy, learning, and leadership to special education administrators. Our team includes dedicated staff members, project leaders, and regional representatives who collaborate to support members across five statewide regions through leadership, professional learning, advocacy, and statewide collaboration.

Advocacy & Leadership

MAASE leaders advocate for equitable systems, innovative practices, and improved outcomes for students with disabilities throughout Michigan.

Professional Learning

Through statewide learning opportunities, conferences, mentorship, and collaboration, MAASE supports leaders at every stage of professional growth.

Statewide Connection

Our staff and regional representatives work together to ensure strong communication, regional support, and statewide engagement for MAASE members.

MAASE Staff

Staff and project leaders supporting statewide operations, member services, training, and professional learning.

Abby Cypher

Abby Cypher

Executive Director

📧 AbbyCypher@maase.org
📞 (517) 618-1342

Lindsey Zeller

Lindsey Zeller

Manager of Membership & Marketing

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (517) 618-1826

Ben Hicks

Ben Hicks

Assoc. Executive Director of Training & Development

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (517) 618-1519

Kristine Gullen

Kristine Gullen, PhD

MITTIN Project Manager

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (248) 224-0434

Caroline Schwartz

Caroline Schwartz

Manager of Events & Community Engagement

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (517) 618-1559

Cheryl-Marie Manson

Cheryl-Marie Manson

Project Manager

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (269) 330-2668

Sarah Winslow

Sarah Winslow

Statewide Director, Project SEARCH

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Michael Zivsak

Michael Zivsak

Statewide Director, Project SEARCH

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (734) 645-5044

Angel Davis

Angel Davis

Director of Business & Operations

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Christie Omo

Christie Omo

Operations Support Specialist

📧 email@maase.org
📞 (000) 000-0000

Regional Representatives

MAASE Regional Representatives are board-appointed leadership representatives serving members throughout Michigan. While not staff members, these leaders help ensure statewide collaboration, regional voice, and strong member engagement across all five MAASE regions.

Region 1A

Tammy Nyen
Marquette-Alger RESA

Region 1B

Carol Greilick
Northwest Education Services

Region 2

Crystal Cutler
Ingham ISD

Region 3

Sarah Vander Baan
Choice Schools Associates

Region 4

Jessica Carrier
Oakland Schools