Meet Our Breakout Speakers

Dr. Jackson received her Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Psychology (with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis) from the University of Nevada Reno. She is currently a Professor of Psychology at California State University, Fresno where she serves as the director of the Master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis and as the clinical director of ABA Services at Fresno State. She has been a practitioner in the field of ABA since the late 1990s and enjoys working with individuals of all ages.

Brooke, a Clovis, California native, had her life direction shaped by a 2013 trip to an orphanage in Ukraine, which led her to change her studies from Physical  Therapy to Liberal Studies and pursue Special Education. She taught Special Education for eight years and also spent two of those years mentoring new teachers in her district. I 2023, she transitioned into ministry and now serves as the Special Needs Associate Director at the Well Community Church. 

Nicole was born in Fresno and graduated from Clovis High School. Her brother with spina bigida passed away when she was in second grade, which started her desire to advocate for the inclusion of individuals with Special Needs. She earned her Master's degree in Special Education from Fresno State University and taught Special Education for seven years. She now works at the Well Community Church as the Jr. High Special Needs Coordinator.

Danielle is part of the Spot On Speech Therapy team. They offer customized Speech Therapy services in the convenience of the client's own home and via teletherapy (online). Speech and Language services are provided to individuals and groups with a wide variety of speech, language, and swallowing differences/disorders across the life span of an individual (Birth-Adult). Their therapy is specifically designed for each client's particular needs.

Michelle is a physical therapist, but currently is working as an independent facilitator in the Self Determination Program (SDP). She has endeavored to listen to her children and to assist them in their journey to a full life, especially since three of her children receive services from CVRC. She believes in higher education for all, work for those who desire, and a plentiful journey of hope and faith, No is not a barrier to her, but rather a chance to problem solve and pivot.

Kelly is the owner of Divinely Balanced. She is a personal trainer who is able to assist her clients one on one to suit their needs individually. As a parent to a special needs daughter, it delights her and gives her great gratitude to work with individuals with special needs or handicaps of all ages.

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Dr. Victoria "Dr. Vicki" Sanders is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and trauma specialist with more than 15 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families impacted by complex trauma, foster care, adoption, and behavioral health challenges. She is the founder of VMS Family Counseling Services and is known for her compassionate, practical, and engaging approach to helping professionals and caregivers to better understand behavior.

James is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, school psychologist, and former Director of Special Education with over 20 years of experience supporting students, families, and schools. 

Dana and Sarah are the occupational therapist duo behind Playwell Collective, a community-based neurodiversity-affirming OT practicing rooted in Fresno, California. Sarah and Dana specialize in mental health focused occupational therapy, where regulation and relationship come first in helping neurodivergent kids, teens and young adults fulfill their potential.