Meet the Her Power! Her Pride! Staff
Our staff brings lived experience, professional expertise, and deep commitment to supporting teen girls with disabilities. Meet the team behind Her Power! Her Pride!
Ajaune
Ajaune has been part of Her Power! for seven years. She is committed to youth leadership development and supporting the self-empowerment of young people with disabilities. Ajaune currently serves as the Youth Assistive Technology Specialist for the Michigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP) and as Co-Director of Leaders For Inclusion (LFI).
Her passion is making an impact on youth to spark change in the disability community. Ajaune’s favorite thing about Her Power! is watching the girls grow from day 1 to day 4 — their confidence rising as they realize they are part of a community. She also enjoys working with parents with disabilities, as she is a mom of two. Fun fact: Ajaune is an event decorator and loves to create designs, draw, and color.
Jileesa
Jileesa has been involved with Her Power! since 2010. She has served as a camp counselor, personal assistant, and has been involved with recruitment and registration for the camp.
Jileesa is a woman with a disability, a mother, and an LGBTQ+ advocate. She is passionate about advocating for disability rights and accessibility, and enjoys spending time with her family. She is constantly seeking to learn and grow in all areas of her life.
Jileesa has a passion for the outdoors and enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and rock hunting. She shares these passions with the disability community as an Outdoor Recreation Assistive Technology Specialist for the Michigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP) at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC), informing others about assistive technology for outdoor recreation.
Abby
Abby has been an integral part of Her Power! Her Pride! camp since its beginning in 2010. She is a proud disabled woman who embraces her neurodivergence and is passionate about inclusion, disability pride, and advocacy. Abby has taken on various roles at Her Power! over the years. She is a great listener who creates safe, inclusive spaces for campers, and her compassionate and funny nature makes her a wonderful advocate and source of support.
Abby works for the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition in their Assistive Technology Program as an Assistive Technology Specialist for Gaming and Crafting. She uses her expertise and love of video games and crafting to help others with disabilities access and enjoy these activities. Her interests extend beyond gaming and crafting — she also finds joy in exploring nature, reading, and studying plants, moss, fungi, and entomology. Her diverse interests and skills enable her to connect with campers on many levels and provide a unique, memorable camp experience.
Priscilla
Priscilla serves on the leadership team at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, where she works to advance disability justice and expand equitable access for marginalized communities — particularly within Latinx, immigrant, and multilingual populations.
In her work, Priscilla is especially dedicated to supporting school-aged children with disabilities and their families. She collaborates with schools, educators, and community partners to help ensure that students receive inclusive, culturally responsive support that honors both their identities and their needs. She is committed to empowering young people to understand and embrace their disabilities, build self-advocacy skills, and see themselves reflected in leadership and opportunity. Priscilla also works closely with parents and caregivers, helping them navigate education systems, access resources, and advocate effectively for their children.
Caitlin
Caitlin started working for Her Power! in 2024. She is a neurodivergent woman and speech therapist currently serving as the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assistive Technology Specialist for the Michigan Assistive Technology Program. She is passionate about fostering awareness, understanding, and celebration of the many diverse and valid ways people communicate.
Caitlin attended camps as a child and was thrilled to spend her teenage years as a 4-H camp counselor. Because of those formative experiences, she truly believes in the magic of camp. She is excited to continue supporting youth in accessing opportunities to learn, grow, and gain understanding of themselves through thoughtful and engaging camp adventures.
In her free time, she enjoys reading — particularly audiobooks — playing card and board games with her family, spending time in nature, and visiting museums.
Feliece
Feliece Turner is a disability justice advocate and writer who is passionate about building power with women and girls with disabilities. She has been part of the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) for the past two years, where she brings both professional experience and lived insight to her work.
Feliece is deeply committed to helping others recognize their strengths and step into their leadership. She believes that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued, and she works to create spaces where women and girls with disabilities can show up fully as themselves.
Outside of her advocacy work, Feliece is a devoted book lover who enjoys getting lost in powerful stories and sharing recommendations with others. She also loves spending quality time with her family. As a proud mom of two, she values connection, laughter, and making lasting memories with her girls.
Sara
Since 2010, Sara has played a pivotal role in building and growing Her Power! Her Pride! She is a camp counselor and program consultant who plays an active role in outreach, recruitment, and supporting participants through the registration process.
Originally from Michigan and now based in California, Sara is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can truly thrive. As a neurodivergent woman, her lived experience fuels her passion for breaking down stigma and raising awareness around mental health.
Outside of her work, Sara is an avid traveler who loves road trips and exploring new places. She especially enjoys hiking with her dog, trying new foods, and seeking out new experiences — always in search of adventure and meaningful connections.
Bridget
Bridget is a lifelong disability advocate, storyteller, and proud wheelchair user with Cerebral Palsy. She’s the Communications and Development Director at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition and loves using storytelling to drive change.
Her love of camp started at age nine at Easterseals camp in the Colorado Rockies, where she got her first real taste of independence — and a whole new vision for what her life could be. She’s been hooked ever since. In high school, she created and led a college prep camp session for disabled students, and later worked as the camp activities director. Camp energy is still a big part of who she is.
Bridget is passionate about helping people find their voice and build community. As the newest member of the Her Power! team, she looks forward to helping campers grow more confident and connected each day. Bridget is always up for a good campfire, swapping stories, and a little bit of organized chaos.
