Our Team
Danielle Van Dusen
Occupational Therapist
Assistive Technology
Danielle is an Occupational Therapist who has a background working both in physical and mental health settings. What inspires her is learning about what is uniquely meaningful to people and finding ways to help them lead fulfilling and purposeful lives. Before joining Sensory Tool House, she worked at a nonprofit organization, where she became committed to supporting underserved communities by addressing the systemic lack of knowledge about and access to assistive technology.
Danielle loves spending time in nature and has picked up as many outdoor activities she possibly can, including running, biking, skiing, climbing, and even pickleball. She loves to learn anything she can about her current outdoor activity of interest, which at the moment is ultrarunning. She also loves to take on home DIY projects and enjoys gardening. She lives with her partner and her dog and cat.
Neurodivergent
(She/Her)
Sami Helsley, MSW
Case Manager
Assistive Technology
Sami holds a master's degree in social work and brings over 10 years of experience in healthcare and social services, specializing in supporting individuals with disabilities, chronic health conditions, and complex needs. They have worked across clinical, hospital, post-acute, and community-based settings, with a strong foundation in case management, care coordination, and advocacy. Sami is passionate about helping people gain greater independence through assistive technology, education, and meaningful connection to community supports.
As a neurodivergent and disabled person, Sami brings insight from navigating dynamic disabilities and approaches their role through a trauma-informed, equity-driven lens grounded in dignity, autonomy, and lived experience. Outside of work, they enjoy spending time with their partner and their spirited corgi puppy. Sami also loves reading and spends their free time learning about herbs and creating plant-based medicines.
Neurodivergent
(She/they)
Victoria Van Dusen
Case Manager
Assistive Technology
For the past 5 years Victoria has worked as an educator in multiple different capacities - a preschool teacher, outdoor elementary teacher, and most recently as a speech therapist assistant within the public school system. She’s worked with students of all abilities over the years and has a deep passion for working with students and their families. After being with a few school districts and countless schools within them, she has seen the lack of access and education on Assistive Technology and desperately wants to make a change within the community.
In her free time, you can catch her outdoors doing anything from running with her dog, mountain biking, skiing, or throwing a disc at a park- or even better, the beach at low tide! If she’s not outdoors, she enjoys knitting and hopes to learn how to sew her own clothes one day. Victoria also enjoys fostering dogs and will gladly show you pictures of all the cute dogs she’s had.
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Michelle Pedersen-Murri
Administrative Assistant
Michelle has worked in public education and corporate education. Michelle is a person full of enthusiasm and curiosity. They enjoy learning about history and other cultures. They have a passion for solving problems and helping others. Michelle loves tending their native food forest because that seems to be the only thing they can keep alive in their garden. They are passionate about baking, reading, and watching others play video games.
Neurodivergent
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