Meet the team
We are a team of Independent Facilitators who are passionate about helping you and your loved ones access services through Inland Regional Center to live your best life!
An Orchard is a place of constant growth and restoration. There is abundance, sustenance, and a calm that abides in nature. We strive to find ways to help your family grow, thrive, and enjoy the fruits of a job well done.
You'll see a dog resting under the branches of the tree in the logo. Our founder's daughter is a proud service dog user. We love sharing how these incredible animals can make a positive impact in their partner's lives.
We look forward to connecting with you. We can help with accessing generic services, how to make the most of services through other State and County programs (if applicable), and listen intently to make sure the plans in place will work for you.
About Us
Michele McClory, owner and Lead IF
Michele McClory, owner and Lead IF
Michele McClory, owner and Lead IF
Michele is a single mom, raising 2 teenagers. Her experience helping them navigate the challenges of autism and anxiety are what helped to launch this business. She is excited to support families along all stages of their SDP journey.
Taryn Hartman, admin and IF
Michele McClory, owner and Lead IF
Michele McClory, owner and Lead IF
Taryn has a passion for organization and making sure we all stay on track to help our clients reach their greatest potential. She is a mom to 2 young kids in SDP and brings a wealth of knowledge to this community. She loves to help families connect with new resources!
Mary Chilcote, IF
Michele McClory, owner and Lead IF
Brittany Eason, IF
Mary is so excited to help your family with all things SDP. She has been a strong advocate in the local Down syndrome community for years. She loves to see the joy on our clients' faces when they find something they love and access supports to live their best lives.
Brittany Eason, IF
Wendy Governale, Bilingual IF (Spanish)
Brittany Eason, IF
Brittany has 3 amazing young kids who are full of lots of energy. She has seen firsthand how much the right supports can help the whole family flourish. She joined the team to help others get the help they need so that they can experience all life has to offer.
Chrissy Fitch, IF
Wendy Governale, Bilingual IF (Spanish)
Wendy Governale, Bilingual IF (Spanish)
Chrissy has grown kids and grandkids! She previously worked as a service coordinator and is excited to bring her knowledge to the team. She is passionate about increasing supports for our clients, as she has witnessed what an impact it has had on her own adult children with disabilities.
Wendy Governale, Bilingual IF (Spanish)
Wendy Governale, Bilingual IF (Spanish)
Wendy Governale, Bilingual IF (Spanish)
Wendy works behind the scenes on our internal systems, as well as helping clients along their SDP journey. She raised her adult children and now her youngest son keeps her on her toes learning all things autism, which sparked her interest in helping this community as she worked to create the plans he needed to thrive.