Trellis was established in 2010 by Julia Ansberry and is based in Oregon City, Oregon.
What is Trellis?
We are more than just a rapidly growing company, more than a lifeline, more than an inspiration to those who need inspiration the most. We are a vast and ever expanding community, we are a tribe, a giant family with a singular goal: to give life. What does it mean to give life? It means that in the last year alone Trellis has helped our clients achieve their best potential and become thriving members of society, and were not even close to getting started.
Your success is our business and we take our business very seriously. Since starting Trellis in 2010, we have accumulated the most reliable skills trainers, job coaches, and employment specialists in the state of Oregon. We are constantly learning new and innovative methods to support our clients in a way that guarantees success. We have developed a system that is both fluid and organized, and it works. Furthermore, we are a stubborn folk, we are resilient, and we refuse to give up on your dreams and aspirations.
Our staff is made up of caring and compassionate individuals who strive to make a better world. Every one of them is unique. They each have a special skill set and based on their strengths we are able to match our employees with our customers to ensure a tailored experience. At Trellis we believe in encouragement, direction, and developing independence. These three ingredients are in everything that we do.
No matter who you are Trellis will change your life.
And that's an understatement.
Julia Ansberry - Director
I have a long history of teaching independent living skills and empowerment abilities through my personal and professional life. Being able to believe in your abilities and then move forward has been my mantra and I try to bring that to my staff, clients and family. We are the creators of our life story, so why not make it a good one!
Starting Trellis has been one of my greatest achievements, next to being married for over 30 years and raising three amazing children! This company has provided challenges, personal growth and the most amazing joy than I would have expected. I am grateful each day to be surrounded with talented, awesome people and clients that are growing and reaching goals! It’s a good place to be.
Tami Socolofsky - Employment Manager
It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It's also a very clear path to happiness. ~ Sheryl Sandberg
Throughout my life I have been fortunate to have this luxury. My passion has always been to teach and it has taken many forms from elementary to community college and now with Trellis. But no matter the setting, my goal has always been to help people see their many strengths and abilities. I began my teaching career in the Medford school district and then Salem-Keizer where I specialized in ESL instruction and was part of a team who began a new dual language program. Eventually, a new passion would take my focus and I left education to raise my three children and to contribute to their schools through volunteer work and taking on the role of PTSO president. As life presented opportunities, we followed my husband's career to the midwest where I re-entered the workforce to teach ESL at the community college. It was inspiring teaching young students and accomplished adults in their respective fields which included an opera singer and a surgeon. They took on the challenge to learn new skills based in the English language and pursue academics or jobs that matched their strengths.
After five years in the midwest my family came home to Oregon and it was at that time that I met Julia and accepted a “temporary” job as a provider with Trellis. Julia’s strong vision and belief in possibilities persuaded me to take on the challenge of creating an employment division of Trellis. After two years I realized I had not even applied for a teaching job, but instead found helping individuals with disabilities utilize their strengths in integrated employment settings has become both a passion and a contribution that is bringing a clear path to happiness.
Matt Cordova - Job Coach Supervisor
