As the Vice President of Accessibility at Allyant, I am dedicated to advancing digital and communications accessibility. My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities aimed at promoting inclusivity and ensuring equitable access to information for all.I am actively engaged in public speaking and advocacy, where I champion the importance of accessibility in the digital age. Through various platforms, I raise awareness and drive conversations around the necessity of accessible communications.I lead Allyant’s Accessibility Claims Team, providing crucial support to clients facing accessibility-related legal challenges, including lawsuits, demand letters, and other legal actions. Our team is committed to helping clients navigate these complex situations with expertise and care.Internally, I oversee Allyant’s “Live our Values” initiative, which focuses on our own accessibility efforts. This initiative ensures that we practice what we preach by maintaining high standards of accessibility within our organization.Additionally, I serve as the product manager for Allyant’s ProcureEnsure offering. This service provides organizations with a comprehensive 2-3 hour accessibility and usability assessment of software they are considering for purchase, helping them make informed decisions that prioritize accessibility.My work at Allyant is driven by a passion for creating inclusive environments and empowering organizations to achieve their accessibility goals.

In my role I am responsible for the ongoing development of Allyant's Digital Accessibility Auditing & Remediation services. I lead a team of auditors who specialize in responding to digital accessibility-related legal documents including lawsuits, demand letters, and other actions. I also serve as a leading evangelist regarding Digital Accessibility, promoting the cause of accessibility both internally within Allyant and externally with clients, prospective clients, and the public at large.

- Evaluate hardware/software to determine compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. - Perform accessibility testing of hardware/software using various assistive technologies and automated testing tools. - Consult with product vendors and content developers to remediate accessibility barriers identified within products/services. - Remain current of best practices in accessibility, assistive technologies, and accessible software development. - Present at conferences on accessibility initiatives at the University of Montana and on new accessibility developments which the University of Montana has contributed to. - Train faculty/staff on the development of accessible content using various technologies and applications.