The Arcadia Institute:
Who We Are
Founded in 1994, the Arcadia Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our mission is to create opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate fully in community life and to make decisions about their own futures.
The Arcadia Institute Staff
George T. Martin has been the President of The Arcadia Institute since its inception. He served over 32 years as CEO/President of Community Advocates, the Arc Chapter for Kalamazoo County. He has been a leading advocate in Michigan promoting community participation by people with disabilities. He has a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago.
Allison Hammond is the Coordinator for the Community Participation Initiative. She has worked in the field of Adaptive Physical Education and Recreation for over ten years. She is a past president of the Junior League of Kalamazoo, she serves on the board of directors for the Association of Junior Leagues International and for Housing Resources, Inc. of Kalamazoo. She received her Doctor of Education degree from Western Michigan University.
Hyun Berkley is a Community Participant Assistant. She worked for over 10 years in Business Development, Sales and Marketing for fortune 500 companies. She has been a member of Junior League of Kalamazoo in the area of Community Research for the past 4 years and on the board of directors for 2 years. She is a recent graduate of Leadership Kalamazoo. She received a B.A. in Economics from University of Chicago.
Jennifer Goodwill is working on the Michigan Family Support Initiative Project. Jennifer has spent the past 18 years working with nonprofit organizations that address the needs of individuals and families in our community, including the council for Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run and she is a past president of Junior League of Kalamazoo. She received a bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Kalamazoo College.
Michele Momotiuk is the Administrative Assistant. Michele comes to the Institute with a range of community experience, including service on the State Political Affairs Committee for the Junior League of Kalamazoo on issues of Human Trafficking and School Nutrition, the Kalamazoo Concert Band and Portage Newcomers Club. She received her Master of Science in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.
