The Hope Haven Team
Executive Team
Stella Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Kim Jufer
Executive in Residence
Leadership Team
Shea Sumners
Senior Director
Service Delivery Leader
William Mumpower
Senior Director
Sales & Marketing
Practice Experts
Kelly Wassmer
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Natalie Leedy, Ph.D., NCSP
Licensed Psychologist
Alese Ingraham, Student Engagement Professional
Annette Rodriguez, Student Engagement Professional
Autumn Wright, Finance Specialist
Aylee Briones, Teacher
Barbara Agostino, Human Resources Coordinator
Barbara Brutschy, Children First Co-Parenting Class Instructor
Carly Weiss, MSW, Educational Advocate & Family Case Manager
Darlene Griffith, Client Experience Team
Debra Thorton, Student Engagement Professional
Debi Jellison, Client Experience Team
Dustin Free, Building Superintendent
Ed Pflager, Data Systems Manager
Eva Crosby, Client Experience Team
Francella Melton, Student Engagement Professional
Jasmine Adams, Operations Manager
Joice Lassiter, Student Engagement Professional
Joanna Brown, Client Experience Team
Kate Graves, Operations Manager
Lara Sandborn, Student Engagement Professional
Staff
Laura Brunner, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Lauren Boyd, M.Sc., Psychometrist
Lauren Fox, M.Ed., Psychometrist
LeeAnne Morgan, Tutor
Lisa Hetzel, Educational Interventionist
Madeline Krueger, M.Sc., Psychometrist
Mandy Young, Student Engagement Professional
Mark Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Bruno, Facilities Specialist
Nancy Weaver, Stewardship & Cultivation Champion
Nate O’Brien, MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nicole Simmons, Tutoring Coordinator
Rebecca Gallaher, Human Resources Specialist
Renee Cothron, Client Experience Team
Rusty Trosclair, Grant Writer
Shayna Hill, M.Ed., Psychometrist
Shelly Kirschner, Educational Interventionist
Trinity Carlos, Teacher
Our Programs & Services
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Assessments & Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations to identify autism, ADHD, learning differences, and developmental delays.
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Academic Intervention (Tutoring)
One-on-one and small-group tutoring using research-based strategies tailored to how your child learns best.
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Advocacy Services
Guidance for Families Navigating Special Education
We help families understand services, navigate IEP or 504 Plans, and collaborate with schools to ensure students receive the accommodations and support they need to succeed.
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Bridge to ABA
Reduces waitlist frustration and equips families with real-world strategies and tools they can use every day.
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Camp Hope
An inclusive summer day camp that combines art, literacy, STEAM, and movement through weekly color-themed experiences.
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Camp - Reading Academic
“Unlocking the Code of Reading”—a summer literacy camp for struggling readers.
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Career Camps (Spring, Summer, Winter)
Seasonal camps for teens and young adults with disabilities focused on job readiness, life skills, and independence.
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Children First Co-Parenting Class
Effective co-parenting classes are designed for parents engaged in paternity actions or divorce. Customized classes are available for parents of children with special needs.
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Discovery School
A year-round, inclusive early learning program for children (ages 3–5) with intellectual or developmental differences.
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Employment & Transition Services
Support for young adults transitioning to life after school.
Job skills training, supported employment, and personalized career exploration. -
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Hope After School
Inclusive after-school care for ages 3–22 with disabilities.
Academic support, life skills, social development, and fun in a structured, safe environment. -
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Mental Health Counseling
Compassionate counseling for individuals and families, in person or virtually.
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Social Skills Group
Helping Kids and Teens Build Real World Confidence
Our age-specific Social Skills Groups create a supportive space for children and teens to practice communication, emotional regulation, and peer interaction skills.
