We are a small team of talented professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to working with you.
Paula Breeden
President/ Founder
“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light get in.”
— LEONARD COHEN
- Certified Life Coach
- Mother of Adult With Autism
Email me: paula@asdachievement.org
MaryAnn Russell
Executive Administrator
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
— MAHATMA GANDHI
- Majored in psychology in college and received Certifications as a Social Service Designee, Activity and Volunteer Director
- Worked with individuals with Down syndrome and Autism for the past 15 years in several non profit arenas.
Email me: maryann5asd@gmail.com
Michele Brindle
Program Director
“Life isn’t about changing who you are, but becoming who you want to be.”
— MICHELE BRINDLE
- Certified in PEERS, Peer Mentoring, and Self-Advocacy
- Parent, Educator, and Mentor of those with autism and related abilities.
Email me: michele.brightfeats@gmail.com
Priya Chobe
Assistant Program Director
“Do or do not, there is no try.”
— YODA
- UCF student studying Clinical Psychology
- Facilitates several programs for ASD Adult Achievement Center, such as: PEERs, Self-Advocacy and Peer Mentoring
Email me: priyachobe0609@gmail.com
Bethany Emerson
Job Placement Coordinator
- Certified Life Coach
- Husband discovered he was on the spectrum, has made great strides with some of the challenging behaviors associated with ASD.
Email me: bethanyann215@gmail.com
Videsh Ramsundar
Life Coach
- Certified Life Coach
- Volunteered for ASD Adult Achievement Center coaching VIPworks participants
Email me: vindalero@gmail.com
Jackie Kavanagh
Team Leader
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
— JOSHUA J. MARINE
- Enrolled in a Master’s level Clinical Psychology program at UCF
- Enjoys spending time with my family and two cats
Email me: jackieckavanagh@gmail.com
Julia Spence
Team Leader
“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.”
— PAULO COELHO
- A.S. Digital Media Degree and Digital & Interactive Media Certification
- Wrote curriculum for VIPworks Program
Email me: juliaspence15@gmail.com
Alina Alvarez
Program Assistant/ Peer Mentor
- Psyche Major and Creative writer
- Resident writer: works hard behind the scenes preparing reports and other administrative needs
Email me: alvaalina89@gmail.com
Kimberly Becker
Program Assistant/ Peer Mentor
- Enrolled for a Business degree and a specialization in digital media
- Resident Videographer & Photographer
Email me: kbecker1220@gmail.com
Amanda Carbonneau
Receptionist
“Change the world by being yourself.”
— Amanda Carbonneau
- 2019 graduate from UCF Inclusive Education Services.
- Animal lover who enjoys boating and spending time with family
