The Choice Group

At The Choice Group, we are delighted to bring you some exciting news – our Work Incentives Specialist team, also known as Benefits Counseling, is on the path of incredible growth! Recently, we've had the pleasure of welcoming new certified experts and the return of familiar faces to our ranks. They are committed to assisting our clients in navigating the complexities of Social Security and health benefits while pursuing their professional goals. Let's begin by introducing two exceptional individuals, Jamie Scott-Bryant and Terra Brubaker, both of whom are located in the Hampton Roads area. These remarkable professionals have successfully achieved their certification as Work Incentives Practitioners through Cornell University. Terra extends her services to clients in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk regions, while Jamie primarily focuses on assisting clients within The Choice Group's Ticket to Work program. With their expertise, we can be confident that our client’s benefits

At a recent staff meeting in Hampton Roads, we had the privilege of hosting a remarkable individual, Katrina Donovan, whose presence left a profound impact on all of us. Her inspiring story shed light on Moebius Syndrome, an infrequent neurological disorder that affects individuals in unique ways. As Katrina stood before us, her intelligence, kindness, confidence, and sense of humor were evident, making her advocacy work for Moebius Syndrome all the more remarkable. "My name is Katrina, and I have Moebius Syndrome," she began, introducing herself to the attentive audience. Hailing from Smithfield, Virginia, USA, Katrina shared that she is a proud mother of three beautiful and intelligent children unaffected by the syndrome. Thanks to early diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, and three eye surgeries before the age of eight, Katrina was able to receive crucial support to manage her condition. Moebius Syndrome is an incredibly rare congenital neurological disorder characterize

Christian McBee, a current high school student, has long held a fascination with the field of meteorology. Recently he was given an opportunity that is sure to be remembered for years to come. In a virtual meeting facilitated by his counselor, Billy Kraus, Christian had the privilege of engaging with Ricky Matthews, a local meteorologist. In preparation for the meeting, Christian carefully prepared a set of questions, which he eagerly posed to Ricky. In return, Ricky provided Christian and Billy a virtual tour of the news station, giving a glimpse into their data collection equipment, including their weather radar. Ricky then showed Christian how he uses the data that they collect to make the infographics they use on air. The meeting proved to be an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone. As his time with WBLE drew to a close, Christian found himself drawn to meteorology so much that he is now exploring the prospect of pursuing meteorology as an academic path. It so

We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to Justin Cording to the Benefits Counseling team. Justin has been with The Choice Group for 4 years and is also the Lead Vocational Counselor for the Charlottesville region. Notably, Justin has recently completed his certification as a Work Incentives Benefit Practitioner through Cornell University and has already begun working with clients to provide benefits counseling. This pivotal support aids our clients in understanding the connection between their earnings and the potential impact on their Social Security and Medicaid benefits. We commend Justin for his noteworthy accomplishments and enthusiastically welcome him to the Benefits Counseling team!