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Support For Individuals with Multiple Disabilities & Their Families
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Meet Our Founders
Trudi O'Brien
Trudi was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah as the middle child in a family of 14 children. She raised 4 kids: one with high functioning autism, and another with bipolar disorder. She began Intervener training in 2008. Trudi is a nationally credentialed Intervener in the state of Utah. She enjoys working with those who are deaf/blind and loves the challenge of finding that certain way they make their communication work. She is thrilled to be the Executive Director of Bear-O Care and have the opportunity to be the change that she has always wanted to see in the system
Ruth Braga MSN, RN
Ruth is a nurse, wife & mom to Brandon, Mindy and Nicholas. She has a BA in Family & Human Developmental Studies from the University of Utah, an Associates in Nursing from CCAC and Masters in Nurse Education from Drexel University. She is the designer/author of the policies and procedures for BOC. As a nurse she has worked in pediatric home care, inpatient and rehab facilities as well as the operating room. For 5 years, she led clinicals for Westminster College's School of Nursing and currently works at University of Utah Hospital as a Trauma & Injury Prevention Outreach Coordinator. She and her daughter Mindy are also the founders of KSHS Super Incredible Brothers & Sisters.
Mike was one of the original founders of Bear-O Care. He is no longer employed by or associated with this organization. He & his ex-wife Ruth adopted his oldest son Brandon (a.k.a. Bear) at one week old, who has CHARGE syndrome and he is grateful for everything Brandon has taught him.
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