Meet the Mobius Senior Management Team

Rooted in Community. Driven by Purpose. Guided by Heart.

At Mobius, Inc., we believe that every person has the right to live a valued life in the community. That’s not just a tagline — it’s our daily mission. Whether it’s supporting someone’s first job, finding the right home, learning to communicate in a new way, or building real relationships, our work is grounded in respect, dignity, and belief in possibility.

We serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and we do so with the firm conviction that communities are stronger when everyone belongs. Behind the scenes — and often shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients — stands a leadership team made up of people who don’t just believe in this work... they’ve lived it.

Each member of our Senior Management Team brings deep experience, personal passion, and a relentless drive to ensure that Mobius remains a place where people with IDD are not just served, but celebrated.

Let’s introduce you to the remarkable team helping guide Mobius into a future where inclusion isn’t the exception — it’s the expectation.

Michaela York — Executive Director

Michaela York first walked through Mobius’s doors in September 1997 — and nearly three decades later, she’s still here, still smiling, and now steering the ship as Executive Director. With 38 years in the field, including time at FOR/RDD, Elmhurst, and Goodwill, Michaela brings a depth of experience that’s rare, and a heart that’s even rarer.

At Mobius, she’s held just about every role imaginable: Direct Support Professional, Job Coach, Employment Specialist, Home Supports Manager — the list goes on. Her leadership isn’t just informed by policy; it’s grounded in practice.

Since stepping into the Executive Director role in 2022, Michaela has brought steady, thoughtful leadership rooted in the community she calls home. She leads with both strategy and soul — and often, a dash of dry humor.

She’s been married for 32 years to Donovan, a math teacher who still insists showing his work is optional. Together, they’ve raised three remarkable daughters: Olivia, Alison, and Madeline. At home, she’s kept in check by Graham Cracker the cat, Bogey the dog, and the occasional wild visit from her grand-dog, Copper.

Why stay at Mobius for all these years? Michaela puts it simply:

“Because I believe in our mission — and because the clients and staff are genuinely incredible. This is my community. And I’m proud to serve it.”

Cheryl Achorn — Director of Finance & Administration

If Mobius had a backstage MVP, it would be Cheryl Achorn — calmly keeping the lights on, the paychecks processed, and the gears turning. As Director of Finance and Administration, Cheryl supports everything from onboarding new hires to managing the systems that keep Mobius running smoothly.

But for Cheryl, this work is more than numbers. It’s personal. Growing up, she watched her mother struggle to get support for her brother Ricky — encountering closed doors and missing resources. That experience fuels her passion today: making sure those doors stay open for others.

At home, Cheryl is happiest on the water or in the sunshine, surrounded by family: her husband Larry, her daughter Megan and son-in-law Garrett, and her two adored grandsons, Ivan and Chase. She’s also devoted to Sophie, a small dog with a big personality — and an even bigger belly.

Her favorite place? On a boat, with a fishing line in hand, and her family nearby.

Angela M. Robinson — Director of Waiver Services

Angela Robinson doesn’t clock out at 5 p.m. — she lives this work. As Director of Waiver Services, she leads the Program Managers who support every Mobius client across our services. Her path started in 1985, the same year she became a mother, and realized advocacy would become her life’s work.

Angela began at Mobius over 16 years ago, working part-time as a Behavioral Health Professional. Since then, she’s climbed every rung of the ladder with grit and grace — not for prestige, but because she believes our clients deserve everything we can give.

Married to her high school sweetheart Tim, Angela is the proud mom of Savannah and Scotty, mother-in-law to Kelsey, and the forever-smitten grandmother to Indy, Rosie, and Nolan. Her off-hours are often packed with sports games, sleepovers, and glitter-filled Disney getaways.

Her favorite quote?

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney
And Angela proves that daily — with drive, compassion, and a little bit of pixie dust.

Heidi Kreft — Director of Behavioral Health Services & Quality Assurance

When Heidi Kreft joined Mobius in 2015 as a Direct Support Professional, she thought it might be temporary. Nearly a decade later, she’s still here — now leading Behavioral Health Services and Quality Assurance — because the mission called to her.

Heidi believes in person-centered care and in helping every individual tap into their “zone of genius” — that spark, that gift, that strength that makes them shine. Her approach blends holistic health, behavioral science, and deep respect for every person’s journey.

Outside of work, Heidi is a nature-lover and forest wanderer. She spends time with her teenage son, a high-speed Westie-Greyhound pup, and two laid-back cats. Whether hiking, camping, or crafting homemade healing salves, Heidi finds joy in the Earth’s gifts — and she brings that same grounding energy into her leadership.

She’s also the proud mom of an adult daughter who lives locally, making her circle of love and support a constant source of inspiration in both home and career.

Paula Matlins — Director of Non-Traditional Communication & Deaf Services

To Paula Matlins, communication isn’t just language — it’s understanding. And she’s spent a lifetime helping people find their voice, whether it’s spoken, signed, or expressed in ways words can’t contain.

Paula’s journey began on her first day of kindergarten in Bangor, Maine, when she was paired with a Deaf classmate. After struggling with speech herself, she found her “communication home” in American Sign Language — a place where eyes listen and hands speak.

Now, as Director of Non-Traditional Communication and Deaf Services at Mobius, Paula leads with vision and creativity. Her belief?

“Barriers aren’t blocks. They’re puzzles. And we can find a way through.”

She’s a licensed sign language interpreter, a mother of two spirited teens, and a beloved community member of Beth El in Bangor. Her home is shared with two “kitty puppies” (her family’s term for their playful Zuchons), and her professional world is fueled by innovation and heart.

Paula is known for her honesty, her humor, and her unwavering insistence on equity — not as an ideal, but as a practice.

Together, this team brings over a century of collective experience, and a shared belief that people with disabilities deserve lives filled with dignity, autonomy, and joy.

At Mobius, leadership doesn’t mean looking down from above — it means walking beside, advocating fiercely, and never giving up on the people and communities we love.

Mobius, Inc is located at 319 Main Street, Damariscotta,  FMI visit  www.mobiusinc.org