Mod Market

Next up… our calm, compassionate, & collaborative job coach, Nadia Skillman!

Nadia Skillman began her journey with MOD Market as the Living and Learning Vocational Skills job coach assigned to the store while she was home from college on breaks. She quickly proved to be a natural fit for the retail environment, becoming adept with our back-office systems and website. Recognizing her strengths, we invited Nadia to continue supporting MOD Market during holiday seasons and summer breaks.

MOD Market was a perfect complement to Nadia’s role as a job coach, and her coaching experience made her an ideal team member when working alongside our artists and empowered employees. In addition to her work with Living and Learning, Nadia has also served as a caregiver, consistently sharing her compassionate heart and thoughtful care with others.

Nadia is currently studying nursing and will undoubtedly be an exceptional caregiver. She is intelligent, compassionate, self-driven, and a natural problem solver—truly an all-around remarkable human. Nadia has quickly become an integral part of the MOD Market family, and we look forward to seeing where her studies and future career lead her.

Our next feature is our ever cool, calm and collected job coach Lydia Boynton!

Lydia Boynton has been a job coach with Living and Learning Enrichment Center since 2021 and was assigned as the dedicated job coach for MOD Market in late 2024. Her goal when working with members is to help them build independence and develop valuable skills for both life and employment. Lydia’s approach is thoughtful and intentional—she intervenes only when needed, first encouraging each member to attempt a task independently while she carefully observes and remains ready to support.

Lydia has a keen ability to identify areas of opportunity and recognize ways individuals can build capability. She introduces practical strategies and tools that empower members to succeed, and we have witnessed tremendous growth in those who have had the opportunity to work with her.

Beyond her effectiveness as a job coach, Lydia has a genuine heart for serving others. Her care is evident in the strong relationships she builds with the members she supports, her connections with the MOD Market team, and the way she engages with the broader community.

Lydia is also a world traveler with a love for adventure and, more importantly, a passion for making a meaningful impact. In 2024, she served on missions to Nicaragua and Guatemala and is planning another mission in 2026. We know Lydia will give generously of her heart to those she encounters, and that her own life will be deeply enriched by these experiences. We are inspired by Lydia’s compassion and grateful for her dedication to the success of MOD Market.