
Experts in Disability Education & Advocacy

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Meet some of our team

Kaydin Downey (They/Them)
Owner & Founder
Kay was a Behavior Therapist but after receiving their Medical Alert & Response Service Dog in July of 2019 they saw a dire need for education pertaining to Service Dogs. Which lead Kay to found HAYS that coming November. Since, they have educated schools and businesses nationwide. In doing so they have saved many businesses from potential lawsuits and many handlers from life-threatening injuries.

Brittany Holcombe (she/her)
Board Advisor
Bri Holcombe is a licensed attorney in both the states of Tennessee and Texas, practicing family law. Bri is a Houston native who graduated from Baylor University and Belmont University College of Law. She is currently employed at the Hunt Law Firm. Before joining her current firm, Bri served as a Law Clerk and Associate Attorney for a family law firm in Greater Houston. When Bri is not advocating for her clients, she is rooting for the Baylor Bears and Houston Astros! But what she loves most in life is her sweet “blacken-doodle” puppy, Astro!

Davy Gerichten (they/them)
Project Manager
Davy is a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania apart from some college years living in Tokyo. They graduated from West Chester University with a B.A. in Foreign Languages and International Business, focusing on French, Japanese, and Russian languages and cultures. Prior to graduating, they worked as a peer educator for the offices of international studies and LGBTQA services at their university. In their spare time, they enjoys crafting, reading, and traveling.
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