About Me

I received my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I was born in Boston, MA and raised in Puerto Rico. All of my services are also offered in Spanish.
I am married to my college sweetheart. We have 2 young men: our youngest is 19 years old and our oldest is 20 years old. Our 20-year-old son has been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and PANDAS.
I have over 13 years of personal experience, working through the IEP advocacy journey for my son, the community and many families over the years.
Being a special needs parent allows me to connect to my clients, to the community at another level and to be their educational consultant. Through our personal journey, I have learned the do’s and don’ts and the importance of the IEP process.
My role as an IEP Coach/Advocate is to guide you through the process and ensure that you have all of your options to make an informed decision. You are an equal member of the team!
I am an active special needs parent in my community. Each year, I attend a variety of webinars and conferences to continue to learn and educate myself on the new processes, in order to better guide my clients through their educational journey.
Affiliations and Training:
COPAA SEAT 2 Graduate 2022 (Special Education Advocate Training-which includes a practicum to be completed)
Member of COPAA National Organization for Special Education Attorneys and Advocate since 2017
Wright’s Law Training
Executive Functioning & Social Thinking Training
Over 5200 hours in IEP Training, Advocacy, Goal writing, Resolution and Conflict Management, Strength Based IEP
Advanced Advocacy Training through the National Organization of Special Ed Attorneys and Advocates 2021
Board Member of the Aurora Advisory Commission on Disabilities. Appointed in December 2020-12/31/2022 by the City of Aurora Mayor and council.
State of IL Approved Trainer for IEP’s and special education. Approved to train professionals related to the IEP and special education.
2022 Certified Illinois Financial Wellness Trainer (Certified by the National Disability Institute).
# of countries I lived in
# of languages, I speak fluently
If I fail, I will learn from it! NEVER GIVE UP!
Contact Me
Aurora, IL
Phone: 630-803-8471
Business Hours: 8am-5:00p M-F
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