Meet our team:
Abby Cypher
Founder and CEO
Abby is trained as a school psychologist and mental health professional but spent most of her career as a special education administrator. While serving as the President of her state-wide association and Director in a large district she realized burn-out of educators is an urgent and real issue. After experiencing her own health issues, due to minimal work boundaries, Abby created this business dedicated to educator wellness through creation of good public policy. Her areas of knowledge/skill include:
Association Management and Leadership- Past-President and current Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education.
Education Policy- Alum of the MSU Education Policy and Fellowship Program (EPFP) and registered lobbyist.
Educator wellness- Registered Instructor with Yoga Alliance and certified in the Foundations of Educator Mental Health and Wellness. A Certified Pro with Full Focus, helping people win at work and succeed at life.
Matt Koekkoek
CFO and Lead Consultant
Matt is a school psychologist and mental health professional by training, currently serving as a school administrator. Matt’s purpose is to advocate for individuals with exceptionalities, within the larger education environment, at the local, state, and federal level. He holds leadership positions with the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education and Council for Administrators of Special Education. Matt has used his education and profession to influence positive change on behalf of others who are unable to do so for themselves. Matt continues to model his passion and beliefs as the AIM Chief Financial Officer and lead consultant.