EBA STAFF

Brad Franklin

Executive Director

Brad founded Every Body Athletics in 2017 after seeing the need for services that focus on both the physical and social strengthening of adults with ID/DD. He received his Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Oregon, and spent five years as a high school teacher before moving on to serve four years as the Director of another nonprofit serving people with disabilities. He has been certified in both Personal Training and Special Populations Personal Training, and considers himself a lifelong learner in the field of exercise. He firmly believes that everybody is an athlete, and that we all win when everybody is included.

Outside of EBA, Brad likes to spend time with his wife and two children, hang out with friends, and root for his teams: the Ducks, Red Sox, and Suns.

PAIGE knutson

PROGRAM MANAGER

Paige is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy who graduated from Pacific University, focusing a large part of her schooling on neuro-rehabilitation and community integration. She spent over a year with Every Body Athletics as both a capstone student and an EBA Coach, and now she’s moved into the full-time role of Program Manager. She played college softball in Colorado, and is passionate about using athletics as a way to bring communities of people together in a positive way.

Outside of EBA, Paige likes to do anything outdoorsy, play pickleball and golf with friends, and spend time with her family, husband, and dog.

Delana Albaugh

Volunteer Program Lead

Delana was one of the very first volunteers in EBA’s history, and now is in charge of all volunteer and internship programming. She is a social work major from George Fox University, and has extensive experience coming alongside people with and without disabilities. She’s very relational, and greatly values and appreciates the 1:1 connections that she’s able to make with each and every EBA teammate.

Outside of EBA, Delana likes to spend time with friends and family, go to new coffee shops, and read.

Mitchel Truair

Athlete Representative

Mitchel has been an athlete at EBA since 2017, and now brings the same work ethic to the staff as an Athlete Representative. Mitchel puts forth great effort with both his physical and social exercises during each EBA class, and is a great friend to everyone he meets. He is excited to be a part of the volunteer recruitment staff so he can get to know more people and encourage them to join him in EBA classes as well.

Outside of EBA, Mitchel likes to listen to music, text with friends, and discuss the overwhelming benefits of free universal public wifi.

Sophie Mickola

Athlete Representative

Sophie has been an EBA athlete since 2018, and has always brought a special brand of fun and positivity since day one. Sophie loves the health and wellness aspects of EBA, and enjoys spending time motivating her fellow athletes and teammates in class. She is excited for her position as an Athlete Representative and sees it as a great way to grow in her self-confidence as she talks to other people about EBA and the impact that it has had on her life.

Outside of EBA, Sophie likes to do a wide variety of activities like swimming, art, and musicals.

Ashlea Herzog

administrator

Ashlea came to EBA after working for three years as an administrative assistant at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She also served as a mental health counselor in Seattle, having received her Master’s in counseling from George Fox University. She now lives in Oregon with her husband, two boys, and sweet little girl.

Outside of EBA, Ashlea likes to read, explore new parks and hiking trails with her family, and have coffee with friends.

Kevin Landon

EBA Coach

Kevin is a retired high school teacher, having taught Adaptive PE, Health, and Physical Education for 22 years. Kevin also coached football and track and field at the school. Throughout Kevin’s impressive teaching and coaching career, he finds the 30+ years he’s spent working with people with disabilities has been one of the best experiences he’s ever had.

Outside of EBA, Kevin likes fishing, snow skiing, and traveling.

McKenna Finley

EBA COach

McKenna is a graduate of Lewis and Clark College with a long and impressive resume of disability advocacy. She was one of the very first EBA High School Interns, and helped develop and grow EBA’s robust volunteer program. She holds undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Hispanic Studies, and places tremendous value in inclusion. McKenna also places value on the connection between physical activity and social/emotional strengthening.

Outside of EBA, McKenna likes to read, sculpt, and eat tomato soup.

Shannon Hendricks

EBA Coach

Shannon is a current investment associate and former division one collegiate athlete. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where she was a five-year member and captain for the Fighting Irish’s women’s soccer team. Shannon has extensive personal and professional experience with disability, and it was at Notre Dame where she also researched best models for engaging individuals with ID/DD in high conflict areas.

Outside of EBA, Shannon likes to spend time with family and friends, hike in the PNW, and try new places for desserts or donuts..

Emma Nolop

EBA INTERN

Emma is a senior at Tualatin High School and has been volunteering with EBA for just over a year. Her love for athletics, especially soccer, and her passion to serve others led her to EBA and she has been a consistent friend to our athletes and teammates ever since. We are so excited to have Emma on board for the academic year and know she will be a big help in expanding our volunteer program in the next year!

Outside of EBA, Emma likes to have camp fires with friends, go camping with family, and watch movies.