Our Staff

AT Center Director Linda Potter, the Executive Director of UCP Michigan is the Center Director. Linda is an attorney who has been a disability advocate for more than 25 years. She was a manager at Protection and Advocacy in both Maryland and Michigan and was also a staff attorney in the enforcement division of the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. This experience with diverse disability issues gives Potter a broad sense of strategy. She has built a strong record as a successful collaborator, working closely with other disability organizations to achieve access and participation for individuals with disabilities. UCP Michigan 3401 E. Saginaw, Suite 216 Lansing, MI 48912 Phone: (517) 203-1200 Phone: (800) 828-2714 Fax: (517) 203-1203 e-mail: potter@ucpmichigan.org
AT Center Manager Sara Menzel is the Center manager. She has a background in developing concepts into working models. She possesses leadership skills and an ability to develop long-term business and community relationships . Her previous positions in the medical field provide her with a working knowledge of customer service, terminology and medical billing. She is also a strong advocate for her son who has a disability. UCP Michigan, Assistive Technology Center 321 E. Ohio St. Marquette, MI 49855 Phone: (906) 226-9903 Fax: (906) 226-9905 e-mail: menzel@ucpmichigan.org
Occupational Therapist Sara Oster is contracted through her employer, Superior Therapy Services to provide computer access, low vision and daily living assessments. Sara recently graduated and is very enthusiastic and creative. Gena Turner is employed by Marquette Alger Regional Educational Service Agency as an occupational therapist. She is on the assessment team for students in Marquette and Alger Counties and is responsible for implementation and training of software and devices at the local district level. Vivian Graham is employed by Marquette General Hospital and works on our Assistive Technology and Aging in Place program. This program identifies unmet needs of seniors and develops new devices in partnership with students majoring in Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.
Speech & Language Pathologist Kate Kenney is contracted through her employer, Pathways, to provide communication assessments. Kate has a Master of Arts in Speech Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education – Speech and Language Impaired. She has over 18 years of experience successfully treating adults and children with varying degrees of acquired brain injury and developmental disabilities. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
UCP Michigan, Assistive Technology Center 321 E. Ohio St. Marquette, MI 49855 1-906-226-9903 menzel@ucpmichigan.org