Meet Our Team

Kay Lyn has specialized training on reproductive loss. She has counseled, designed, and implemented educational materials for professionals working with individuals and families. She is currently a division leader for the American Association of Christian Counselors.

 

Further, she has developed and organized continuing education conferences and provided presentations addressing, assessing, and implementing treatment strategies pertaining to reproductive loss. She has published book chapters, and based on her reputation, she has been invited to speak for the United Nations on several occasions. Mrs. Carlson has also assumed an advisor role to various organizations.  

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kaylyn@iirl.net

Brenda lives in a small town in Northwest Ohio, where she enjoys walking her dog Jackson, riding bike, and cross country snow skiing. One of her favorite Christmas traditions is making homemade cinnamon rolls – first with her Dad, and now (after her Dad’s passing) with her two 20-something nephews. She loves to serve in her church and encourage others in their faith in Jesus.

 

Brenda’s education includes a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies from Bowling Green State University (BGSU), a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from the University of Toledo, and a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Psychology and Religion from Anderson University (Indiana).

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After completing her doctoral program, Brenda discovered a love for and her gifts in grant writing, when she served as Associate Director of Research and Data for a nonprofit in Northwest Ohio. She subsequently served two years at BGSU as Research Development Officer, teaching grant writing skills to early career faculty.  In 2022 she received an alumni award for Innovative Research Advancement from BGSU’s Leadership Studies program.

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Most recently, Brenda has served as the Director of Project Respect, a sexual risk avoidance (abstinence) education program, for CPC/Women’s Health Resource of Northwest Ohio, where she has also served as a Board member.

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Brenda also has more than 20 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and their families, in roles ranging from direct service to executive administration.

Mike serves as Chief Operations Officer at IIRL. Mike began his career as a mountain and river guide in Idaho, where he spent a decade honing his leadership, teamwork, and risk-management skills. He later transitioned into the healthcare sector, dedicating the past ten years to building hospitals and advancing services within the mental health industry.

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Before joining IIRL, Mike worked extensively in Africa developing sustainable healthcare systems, helping hospitals strengthen their infrastructure and expand access to care for underserved communities.

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Driven by a passion for organizational mission and impact, Mike excels at helping teams clarify their purpose and translate vision into tangible results. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and getting into the mountains whenever possible.

A dynamic problem-solver, master organizer, and people-connector with a knack for making things happen! Ginny’s career journey has been nothing short of inspiring, taking her from managing a Kansas non-profit to assisting the Athletic Director at a bustling Topeka high school. Her versatility, dedication, and ability to adapt to diverse roles have made her a standout professional in every position she’s held. A proud Washburn University Alum and lifelong Topekan, Ginny is deeply passionate about making a difference.

 

 

Outside of work, I’m all about family, fun, and furry friends. I’ve been married to Matt for 24 years, and my three kids (including twins!) are my pride and joy. When I’m not cheering them on at their activities, you’ll find me curled up with a good book, hanging out with my pets, or planning my next big trip. Life’s busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!"