Founder & Educational Director

Communication Trainer

Educational Consultant

Board Member

Molly has worked as an educator, school administrator, university faculty, curriculum developer, researcher, and consultant. She holds degrees in elementary education (BA), special education (MS), and educational leadership (EdD).

Molly teaches in the Graduate School of Education at California State University, Northridge, works with Peerbots, is Past President of Cal-TASH, Adjunct Trainer and Advisory Board Member for Elevatus Training, and Advisory Council Member for Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra. She is also an Educational Consultant focusing on transition to adulthood, inclusion, communication, and relationship and sexuality education. Molly enjoys conducting qualitative research with colleagues and volunteering with Volunteer Eastern Sierra.

Treasurer

Board Member

Chris' son, Dan, was diagnosed with Autism as a young child. Chris brings his expertise in business development, accounting, and non-profit management to our team.

Board Member

Lou is senior counsel at Gordon, Rees, Scully, and Mansukhani, LLP in Los Angeles. He specializes in commercial litigation, intellectual property, professional liability defense, privacy and data security, and construction.

Clinical Director

Art Therapist

Board Member

Tina has been an integral part of the IGNITE team since its inception in 2013. She holds an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling and Art Therapy and has years of experience working with children, teens, and adults with disabilities.

Tina is a Registered Art Therapist (Registration #16-262) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License #98268).

Tina is Clinical Director of IGNITE, which includes developing staff, creating services and supports, and overseeing all Ventura County programs including Kindling Studios in Camarillo, CA.

Program Director

Board Member

Morgan joined IGNITE in 2016 as a Mentor on our Tailored Services team. She grew in her role and earned the position of Assistant Program Director, overseeing our largest team, before becoming Program Director and joining the IGNITE Board of Directors. Morgan is passionate about quality and is always learning. She oversees IGNITE programmatic development including our Person-Centered Planning team.