Each of UCP's Directors brings a diverse set of skills, experiences and backgrounds to UCP. Together, they make up a leadership team that is uniquely passionate about ensuring that every one of our customers (and the broader disability community) is living life on their terms.

Our Directors manage our day-to-day operations, and also engage in advocacy on a local, statewide, and national level. It's truly about creating "A Community For Everyone."

​ANN COFFEY, MA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ann came to UCP in 2003 as Community Services Director.  In 2010, she was promoted to Executive Director.

Ann has an extensive background in counseling psychology, and also has years of experience supporting the elderly, the terminally ill, children with psychiatric diagnoses, and adults who experience developmental disabilities. Throughout her career, she has been committed to assisting individuals to heal, find joy, and create a meaningful life.

Ann lives in a rural community but stays active in the Portland community as well.  She enjoys gardening, riding her horses, live music, and making a mess in the kitchen.

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TARA COEN, UCP CONNECTIONS DIRECTOR

Tara Coen has been with UCP since 2015. She began her career in social services in 2010. She worked at a Portland-area women’s shelter, and also worked as a Direct Support Provider at a local day program for people who experienced intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). She then transitioned into employment support.
 
In 2015, Tara was hired by UCP Oregon to serve as a as a Personal Agent in our first brokerage (“UCP Connections”). In 2017, Tara was promoted to serve as UCP Connections’ Lead Personal Agent.
 
In 2021, Tara became the Director of the UCP Connections team. Tara says that “I am excited to use my diverse experience, and to continue building meaningful relationships with employees and customers. I also hope to continue the important work of becoming a truly anti-racist organization that centers the voices and the brilliance of the people we work with.”
 
She adds, “I love all of the ways in which UCP provides supports and interacts with the I/DD community. We are pretty lucky to do this work and to have all of these incredible people who bring different skills, strengths, and perspectives to the table.”
 
Tara has a masters degree in conflict resolution.
 
In her personal life, Tara says that she loves spending time with her family, getting out into nature, eating good food, and appreciating all the big and little joys life has to offer.

JOHN GOFF, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR​

John joined UCP in 2013. As Community Services Director, he oversees UCP's Supported Living services for adults ("Foundations”) and Children's In-Home ("Building Blocks") services.

John previously served as the Executive Director of a large East Coast non-profit that supports adults with disabilities through residential, recreational, and supported employment services. Prior to his work on the east coast, John spent 10 years in Oregon, where he served adults and youth with disabilities in several different capacities.

John is committed to the mission and values of UCP, and is excited to have returned to the Northwest community. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing and exploring Oregon’s outdoor spaces with his wife and two sons.

Jerry Hoffert, FINANCE DIRECTOR

Jerry Hoffert has worked in the intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) services industry in various financial roles for over two decades. He most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer for the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD).

Jerry has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Linfield College, and a Master of Business Administration degree from George Fox University.

Jerry first connected with UCP Oregon in 2014, when he joined the UCP Oregon Board. Over the years, he served as Board President, Treasurer, and Finance Committee Chair.

In 2023, after a thorough and competitive recruitment process, Jerry was hired to replace UCP’s outgoing Finance Director, Esther Large, who retired after more than 20 years with UCP.

Jerry says, “I am looking forward to using my finance experience in my new role as UCP Oregon’s Finance Director. I have long admired UCP's mission, its history and reputation in the community, and the valuable services it provides to its customers. I am also pleased to be working more closely with UCP’s employees.”

SUZANNAH NEWMAN, JD, PHR, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Suzannah has a law degree from Lewis & Clark College and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources.  She joined UCP in 2016 as the HR Director. Previously, she worked in human resource management at a civil legal services non-profit.

Suzannah has a strong commitment to serving her community and is delighted to have joined a staff of like-minded people.

She spends her spare time working on improving her horticultural skills and enjoying all of the scenic beauty that Oregon has to offer.
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SARAH NOACK, Brokerage Services DIRECTOR

Sarah joined UCP in 2010 to open "UCP Connections," UCP's first in-home support services brokerage. 

​She has been a part of the brokerage community almost since it began in the early 2000’s. During that time, she has fulfilled many roles within the brokerage system, including providing administrative support, being a Personal Agent, handling operations and management, and working with providers. 

She is strongly committed to the principles of self-determination and personal choice for customers, and to using her leadership and organizational skills towards creating a shared vision of "a community for everyone."

NICOLE VIVANCO, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR

Nicole Vivanco has worked with adults who experience disabilities since 2009. She has held a variety of direct service and management roles, including working in supported living, community inclusion, supported employment, and certified nursing services.

Nicole began her UCP Oregon career in 2012, working on the Supported Living team. She moved to UCP’s Employment Solutions team in 2013, and held positions as a Job Coach, Employment Specialist, Job Coach Manager, Washington County Employment Manager, and Employment Department Manager.

In 2023, she was promoted to Employment Services Director.
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Throughout her career, Nicole has been committed to helping people to define and achieve their goals. She enjoys helping people work together, assisting them to use collaborative methods to overcome obstacles. She is committed to advocacy and inclusion for all.
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In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, hiking, reading, painting, and traveling to new places.

SASHA VIDALES, UCP MENTORS DIRECTOR

Sasha Vidales came to UCP in 2021 as Brokerage Director (UCP Mentors), bringing with her extensive experience in social services.
 
Sasha has a Bachelors of Art in Psychology and a Masters of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior. She began her equity work while in high school, teaching democratic discussion method to students and educators who were working on addressing racism; she also presented at National Conflict Resolution conferences.
 
Sasha began her career in social services in 2002, moving into the intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) field in 2004, when she joined Oregon Training and Consultation (OTAC) as a Project Specialist.
 
From 2006-2011, Sasha worked for Mentor Oregon Brokerage as a Personal Agent, Resource Coordinator, and Quality Assurance Coordinator.
 
From 2011-2017, Sasha founded and operated an employment and day support agency. Sasha later sold it to a larger company, but continued on with the agency, expanding services into Hillsboro; building a bilingual team to better serve Spanish-speaking customers; and serving as regional director over Portland, Hillsboro, and Vancouver, offering employment, day, and housing services to people with I/DD and people experiencing houselessness.
 
In 2021, Sasha was hired by UCP Oregon to serve as the Director of our new second brokerage (“UCP Mentors”), which we started to serve customers of the defunct Mentor Oregon brokerage.
 
As Brokerage Director, Sasha oversees operations, strategic planning, budget implementation, and team development. Her team provides case management services to 500+ adults with I/DD.
 
Of moving to UCP, Sasha says, “After working in for-profit social services environments, it’s refreshing to find a place at a non-profit where we are able to put all of our energy into our mission.”
 
She adds, “I am excited to use my passion around equity and justice. I am also excited to improve language access for non-English speakers, and share and use my experience and passion with engaging Spanish-speakers and improving cultural-responsiveness.”
 
In her personal life, she loves spending time with her husband and their three kids (two teens and a baby). Her hobbies include cooking, hiking, reading, camping, and dance. She also enjoys ballet folklorico (both performing and teaching), and horseback riding.
 
Sasha was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in Maine. She returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2000, and has lived here ever since.