I'm a Board Certified Educational Advocate (BCEA) and Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) based in Los Angeles, California. I'm the founder of Rise Educational Advocacy, where I help families navigate the IEP and 504 process, drawing on over 20 years of experience as a school psychologist, parent, and educator.

I hold several credentials: Board Certified Educational Advocate (BCEA), Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) in California, Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), Master IEP Coach®, and I'm a graduate of the COPAA SEAT 2.0 and 3.0 advocacy training programs. I'm also a credentialed teacher.

No, I'm not an attorney. I'm an IEP advocate and licensed educational psychologist. I help families navigate the IEP and 504 process collaboratively, preparing for meetings and communicating with schools. If a situation requires formal legal action, I can refer you to a trusted special education attorney.

I'm affiliated with the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the California Association of School Psychologists (CASP), the National Special Education Advocacy Institute (NSEAI), and Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).

I'm based in Los Angeles, California. I provide 1:1 advocacy services to families across the greater Los Angeles area, including the South Bay, Beach Cities, Long Beach, and the Inland Empire. I also support families across the United States through online workshops and downloadable guides.

I spent many years working as a school psychologist before founding Rise Educational Advocacy. I'm also a parent, which gives me a personal understanding of what families go through during the IEP and 504 process. I bring both the professional and parent perspective to every family I work with.

I've been working in special education for over 20 years, starting as a school psychologist before transitioning to full-time advocacy work through Rise Educational Advocacy.

I offer three ways to work with me: 1:1 advocacy services for families in the Los Angeles area, self-paced online IEP workshops for parents anywhere in the United States, and downloadable guides and templates. You can book a consultation to talk through your child's situation and find the best fit.