Program Objectives
Our organization’s objectives are to provide individuals with disabilities skill development, steps towards self-sufficiency, and financial stability. To create a world where anyone can belong as a valuable member of a community. Making It Green has masterfully designed programs towards employment, housing, transportation, healthy living, recreation, and services to individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. We do this with the assistance of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Rachel
Rachel Pollock has followed her passion to serve by working with individuals with disabilities for over 20 years. As a mentor to individuals with disabilities Rachel loves seeing the individuals she works with succeed and gain greater independence. She especially enjoys going on activities and traveling with them. In addition to being a house manager, Rachel has also served as a trainer and quality effectiveness manager at Chrysalis, a Residential Program for individuals with disabilities. Through her work Rachel has come to see the gaps in services and the additional needs of individuals with disabilities.
Rachel has a Master of Arts degree in the Program of Anthropology from Brigham Young University, graduating with honors. Rachel has been the president of S&R Dreams for 15 years. She enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures. Rachel served a church mission to Romania and taught English in Russia. She is active in her community, church, and neighborhood programs.
Oliver
Oliver Booth loves to serve others and has been working with people with intellectual disabilities for 10 years through companies like Chrysalis and Affinity. He has also excelled in different leadership positions, managing teams in various areas of the natural resources industry. Oliver loves to collaborate with others and enjoys the challenges and learning experiences acquired in leadership positions. He has a voracious appetite for learning and enrolls in continuing education courses multiple times a year. Oliver wishes to continue to be an advocate for people with disabilities by creating resources through strong partnerships in the community and by providing opportunities for those with disabilities to gain independence and lead active lifestyles.
Oliver has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications through Utah Valley University. When not at work, he is kept very busy by his four children and a long honey-to-do list. As a father and a husband, Oliver is passionate about spending time outdoors with his children and wife. Oliver is devoted to his church and makes it a goal to stay active within his community.