Emily Nodland

Behavior Services Program Assistant Manager

Hi.  I’m Emily. I am a Behavior Professional with Among Friends, LLC and the Behavior Services Program Assistant Manager and supervise client intake and scheduling.  Prior to coming to Among Friends, I spent eight years working for other agencies, providing a wide range of support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, I was a camp counselor for Sandy Horsemanship working with lessons and supported kids with I/DD that had high behaviors and founded S.H.I.N.E - Students helping inspire non-judgemental equality, created to bring students with I/DD and neurotypical students together for activities and learning.

When I am not working, I spend most of my time with my daughter, boyfriend and bonus kid.  We enjoy camping and fishing and pretty much anything outdoors. One of my favorite things to do indoors is to curl up with a good bowl of soup on a raining day with a good book or netflix show.

Everyday, I am proud and feel blessed to be trusted to support individuals and their teams during their tough times.  I look forward to meeting and working with you and the rest of the support team.

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Get to Know Emily

  • I love to dance, being outdoors, and watching a good Netflix show!

  • I have two cats, Chloe who is 14 years old and loves to sleep all day and Tinkerbell, she is almost a year old, and who you might be able to see during meetings, as she likes to sit on my shoulders!

  • Currently residing in Clackamas County.

  • I have two biological kiddos, and one bonus kid!

  • I am originally from Columbia County Oregon.

  • The quaratine had huge effects in both personal and work life. I was a social butterfly before the quarantine and drove to work everyday. During the quarantine, I realized that I was really a homebody and liked to stay home, and now I work from home.

  • My favorite place to travel is Central/Eastern Oregon.

  • My first concert was Wynonna, I believe I was 10 years old.

  • My favorite books would be any by the Author Collen Hoover. I love country music but also love all other genres.

  • My favorite meal would be any soup on a rainy day or a good french dip.

Professional Information

  • Clackamas Community College

  • 9 years (as of 2024)

  • I worked as an assistant program director for 6 years at a day center with individuals with Intellectual disabilities.

  • My philosophy is that there is always room to learn and that mistakes are teaching opportunities, not failures.

  • Everyday I am proud and feel blessed to have others trusting me with supporting their individuals in tough times.

  • Cara and Shanya with Among Friends are my wonderful mentors.

  • My favorite things about working for Among friends would be:

    1. My co-workers and supervisors. They are extremely supported in all aspects of my personal and professional life.

    2. The teams I get the privilege to work with on a day to day basis.