I am the Executive Director for the Els for Autism Foundation at The Els Center of Excellence campus. I have been working with individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders for almost 30 years. Prior to joining the Els for Autism Foundation staff in 2014, I worked for the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities for 12 years as the Director of Education and Training. I earned a Doctorate in Special Education from Nova Southeastern University where I served as an adjunct faculty member. I am a certified special education teacher in the state of Florida, board-certified music therapist, and doctoral level board-certified behavior analyst. I am a professional singer and have written and recorded various songs to raise money for charities.
