About LifePath of Mid-Missouri, LLC.

LifePath of Mid-Missouri is located in Columbia Missouri, and provides services in Boone County.

Quality is our business!

At LifePath of Mid-Missouri, we believe in empowering individuals to make their own choices, direct their own lives, and participate fully in their communities. We are committed to supporting each person’s independence, dignity, and pursuit of personal goals.

Our Residential Services provide structured, individualized supports and programs tailored to each person’s unique needs, preferences, and aspirations. These services promote personal growth, meaningful experiences, and opportunities for active community involvement.

Our Residential and Shared Living Services offer individuals the opportunity to live in the comfort of their own homes or within a family-based setting while receiving personalized support and essential life-skills training. Through these services, we help individuals build confidence, strengthen independence, and develop the skills needed to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives.

Our Mission

LifePath of Mid-Missouri empowers children, youth, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities by providing supports that promote independence and enrich lives within their homes and communities.

Our Vision

LifePath of Mid-Missouri envisions a future where children, youth, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities receive the highest quality support in an environment grounded in unconditional love, respect, and dignity. We strive to empower each individual to achieve a sense of accomplishment, build confidence and self-worth, and reach their highest level of independence based on their unique strengths, skills, and abilities.

Meet The Team

Our highly trained staff are committed to empowering every client through compassionate guidance and personalized support. We teach, model, encourage, advocate, and assist clients every step of the way, helping them build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to succeed. Through a wide range of supportive services, we create opportunities for growth, self-sufficiency, and meaningful progress toward each client’s goals.

Pamela Mulumby is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the human services sector, specializing in supporting individuals with severe behavioral challenges and medical fragility. She is the Founder and Owner of LifePath of Mid-Missouri, LLC, where she currently serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is also the Owner of United Abilities Network, LLC, and previously served as CEO of Mid-Missouri Supported Living, LLC (MMSL) from November 2022 through August 2025.

Throughout her career, Pamela has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership development and mentorship, guiding numerous emerging professionals in the field. She brings extensive experience collaborating with funding agencies, medical providers, families, and guardians, and is known for a leadership style grounded in strategic vision, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to quality care.

Before becoming a Developmental Disability Provider, Pamela spent 18 years at Woodhaven, where she held multiple leadership positions. She supervised mid-level managers, nurses, Team Support Leaders, and Direct Support Professionals; chaired the Health and Safety Committee; and served on the Admissions Committee for nearly a decade. She also piloted Woodhaven’s Personal Assistance and Community Networking programs, successfully admitting and supporting 10 individuals within the first year.

Pamela’s professional expertise is deeply informed by her personal advocacy. As the mother of a daughter on the autism spectrum who exhibits challenging behaviors, she has worked closely with support teams to implement structured interventions that empower her daughter to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. This lived experience fuels her broader advocacy for high-quality services and supports for individuals with complex needs.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Pamela is actively engaged in community service and charitable initiatives. She served as Vice President of the Advisory Board at Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School from 2022 to 2024 and continued as a board member through 2025. She also serves as President of Sisters Keepers Mid-MO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting African migrant women and their families.

Earlier in her career, Pamela spent 10 years at Great Circle, where she worked with at-risk youth in the Transitional Living Program, focusing on behavior management and safety. From 2009 to 2015, she founded and led East Africa in Focus, an international e-magazine that reached readers in more than 80 countries and featured contributions from a team of 25 editors and journalists. Pamela also worked as a business reporter for the Columbia Daily Tribune and as a features writer for Standard Newspaper in Kenya. In 1999, she became the first woman to receive the prestigious African Journalist of the Year award.

Pamela holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Her unique blend of executive leadership, operational expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and personal advocacy positions her as a transformative leader in the human services field.

Benedicta Osaze
Degreed Professional Manager

Benedicta is a highly qualified professional manager at LifePath of Mid-Missouri, distinguished by a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in healthcare. She is a foreign medical graduate with many years of clinical experience in family medicine, bringing significant expertise in patient care and medical practice. In addition to her clinical background, she is a Certified Medical Coder and a Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, demonstrating advanced proficiency in medical coding, documentation integrity, and regulatory compliance. Her broad professional background reflects a unique combination of clinical knowledge, administrative capability, and commitment to excellence in healthcare operations

Joshua Abbey

Degreed Professional Manager

For Josh, supporting individuals with disabilities isn’t just a job—it’s a mission shaped by both personal and professional experience. With over five years of management experience leading teams and overseeing operations, Josh understands what it takes to build strong, compassionate, and effective support systems.

But the heart of his work comes from something even more personal. Growing up, Josh played a vital role in caring for his grandmother, who had significant medical needs. From managing medications to coordinating hospital visits and advocating for her care, he experienced firsthand the challenges that come with ensuring a loved one’s well-being. That experience instilled in him a deep appreciation for the importance of dependable, person-centered support—something he now brings to his role at Lifepath of Mid-Missouri.
As a Degreed Professional Manager, Josh applies his leadership experience to oversee staff training, program development, and direct support services, ensuring every individual receives the care and independence they deserve. Whether mentoring his team or working hands-on with clients, his mission remains the same: to help people live their fullest lives, on their own terms.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about providing care—it’s about creating possibilities.