Cori's Place

Please Meet Our Wonderful Staff
Aside from our individuals, Cori's Place staff is the heart and soul of Cori's Place. The program was initially created in 2002 by co-founders, George & Therese Gwilliam (check out the Our History section for more information). It has since expanded and is continuously being assessed and improved upon the by all staff members.

Tara Gwilliam is the CEO and has worked at Cori's Place in some capacity since it opened in 2002.  She is Cori's sister and has worked with people with varying disabilities since she was a young child. She has her degree in Early Childhood/Special Education from Keystone College. 


Tara E. is our Community Participation Director & Program Specialist. She too has a sister with disabilities and has a long history of supporting individuals with disabilities. She is responsible for creating and organizing the varied community outing opportunities.

Cori's Place has day another program specialists -Sara - and one residential program specialist assistant - Bonnie. They immediately showed great dedication to and care for our individuals. They assist individuals daily while maintaining the state regulated paperwork for each individual. 

We also benefit from having a full time art therapist - Santina L.  She has a unique capability of helping individuals communicate their emotions and work through them. 

In addition to the program specialists, we have a team of full time Direct Support Professionals that are led by our supervisor April.  April has been with us for over 19 years!

Cori's Place has a wonderful history of committed Direct Support Providers (DSP).   Our family-oriented approach to both the staff and the individuals leads to a caring, supportive, and consistent environment. 

Having a full-time staff that is committed allows Cori's Place to provide the best possible services. Staff know the individuals, their interests, and their medical needs and can support them fully and effectively.  

All staff are trained in First Aid/CPR/AED, positive behavioral approaches, implementation of ISPs, varying disabilities and their symptoms, seizure identification and response, and other required and beneficial trainings. We also have staff who are trained in giving oral medication and insulin.