Pam Harris has a thirty-year history of collaborating with support agencies, business and community
members in developing and implementing a variety of programs and direct services for hundreds of
individuals with barriers to employment. Working with both youth and adults, Pam now specializes in
Community Based Work Evaluations (CBWE) and transition services for students.

Before launching Common-Sense Solutions in April 2016, Pam served as Supported Employment
Program Manager and Vocational Evaluator for Tesh, Inc. Her team of job coaches helped workers with
various challenges grow more independent at their jobs, and her partnership with Kiwanis Club in
developing AKtion Club of Kootenai County gave rise to the largest Kiwanis organization for people with
disabilities in the Northwest.

Currently focused on helping motivated workers become exceptional employees, Pam has placed
supported workers at a variety of local businesses in Northern Idaho. She strives to create a successful
and profitable experience for everyone.

Pam earned her Master of Education from the University of Idaho and holds a Certificate in
Rehabilitation Administration from Western Washington University, where she also completed the
Emerging Leaders Series. Her dedication has been acknowledged on local, regional and national levels,
including being named as Kiwanian of the Year (2015) and Advocate of the Year (three times), as well as
receiving recognition for her work by the Disability Action Center.

Selected six times to accompany individuals with disabilities to Washington D.C. to share information
regarding vocational challenges for Idaho workers, Pam continues advocating for workers and the
organizations that assist them through her service as Community Rehab Program representative on the
Idaho State Rehab Council.