Let’s take it back to the early 90s when Courtney was a tiny little first grader bustling with energy. While her teacher presented end-of-the-year awards, she received one described as “caring for all people and animals”. Even though she was incredibly young, her teacher saw that she put all her energy into helping and loving others regardless of background or differences. Courtney dreamed of changing the world, but being an analytical overthinker, she settled into a safe path of becoming an accountant, obtaining her Master’s degree, and becoming a Certified Public Accountant by age 25. Courtney landed an accounting job with Phoenix, a non-profit rehabilitation facility serving individuals with disabilities across North Alabama, a mission that touched her heart. It didn’t take long for her to realize the impact her work could have on the individuals the company served. She poured her life into her work and quickly grew within the organization, becoming Chief Financial Officer in just a few years. In conjunction with her duties at Phoenix, she volunteers with numerous non-profits to further her lifelong mission. While her expertise is in accounting, she constantly finds ways to use that skill to impact others positively. With her passion for societal improvement coupled with her dedication to her work, Courtney is proud to be changing the world one tiny bit at a time.
Born in the nation’s capital, Rachel Mason graduated from Alabama A & M University with a bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. While interning at Phoenix in graduate school she was hired as an Employment Specialist, where she helped people with disabilities find gainful employment. Seven years later Rachel is still employed at Phoenix and is now a Program Coordinator overseeing Career Services. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She has been on EPIC’s board for two years and is now serving in the role of Vice President.
Born and raised in New England, Mary Anne Razook graduated from Regis College with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in math and education. She worked for 15 years as a Supervisory Bank Examiner for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Banking Department. After leaving that position to stay at home with her children, she and her family moved to the Marshall Islands, living on Kwajalein Island for ten years. During that time she homeschooled her youngest son who has Down Syndrome. Since relocating to Alabama, she has been active in Special Olympics and Miracle League. She is a founding board member of EPIC and was the project lead in bringing the day program EPIC Friendships into being. She now serves as EPIC's Treasurer. She and her husband have four children and nine beautiful grandchildren.