Meet Our Team

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

Email me: paula@asdachievement.org

  • Certified Life and Career Coach. Also certified in Executive Function Coaching, PEERS and Self Advocacy.
  • Proud Parent of an Adult With Autism

MaryAnn Russell

Program Director / Executive Administrator

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

— MAHATMA GANDHI

Email me: maryann@asdachievement.org

  • 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.

Matthew Johnson

IT Director / Facilities Manager

“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”

— MARTIN LUTHER KING JR

Email me: matthew@asdachievement.org

  • Graduated Winter Park Tech Computer Systems Technology/Network Systems Administration in 2013.
  • Inducted into the National Technical Honor Society and -voted Student Advisory Board President for the 2012-2013 school year

Videsh Ramsundar

Program Coordinator / Employment Specialist / Life Coach

Email me: videsh@asdachievement.org

  • Certified Life and Career Coach
  • Provides Life Coaching, Job Coaching and Job Placement for our VIPworks participants

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Olga Pierce

VIPworks Program Coordinator

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.”

– Albert Einstein

Email me: olga@asdachievement.org

  • Member of PTK – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International.
  • President of IT & Programming Club at Valencia College.

Julia Spence

Website Administrator / Curriculum Creator

“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.”

— PAULO COELHO

Email me: julia@asdachievement.org

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  • A.S. Digital Media Degree and Digital & Interactive Media Certification
  • Writes curriculum for ASD Adult Achievement Center Programs. Certified in PEERS.

Caleigh Bryan

Program Coordinator / Youth Peer Mentor

Email me: Caleigh@asdachievement.org

  • Graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Clinical Psychology, Cum Laude at University of Central Florida 2022
  • In my time at UCF, I served the position of Secretary for the UCF Rock Climbing Club. I became an inducted member of Psi Chi International Honors Society for performing in the top 10 percent of my major. Later, I became a nominated member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and gained my certification as a Registered Behavior Technician. Psychology and working with the community is a huge passion of mine!
  • In my free time, I love to connect with nature through biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping or spending time with my two dogs!

Seva Reilly

Program Coordinator

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ~ Albert Einstein

Email me: seva@asdachievement.org

  • Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida; Minors in Psychology, Human Resources (Certificate), and Leadership Studies (Certificate)
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Burnett Honors College.
  • Seva helps students enroll and register for classes, and manages the amazing volunteer/intern team at the ASD Center!
  • Her hobbies include piano, writing poetry, ballroom dancing, and cooking vegan (for herself) and gluten-free (for her mom).

Elias Piccard

Front Desk Receptionist

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” ~ Walt Disney

Email me: elias@asdachievement.org

  • Graduate of Lake Howell High School
  • Graduate of the ASD Adult Achievement Center’s VIPWorks Level 1, Self-Advocacy, and PEERS.
  • Elias is an active member of Feeding Kids Everywhere and Autism Speaks
  • Also he is an avid fan of mixed martial arts training!

Joseph Valencia

Pre-Press Assistant

“Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” ~from the Batman Begins Movie

  • A.A. in English from Miami-Dade College
  • Graduate of the ASD Adult Achievement Center’s VIPworks Program.
  • Joseph is a fan of retro aesthetics from the 90s and 00s.

Uma Patel

Program Coordinator

“Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.”

Email me: Uma@asdachievement.org

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Pre Clinical Track, from the University of Central Florida.
  • Uma’s hobbies include cooking new recipes, watching TV, and traveling!

Devin Lessne

Employment Specialist

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear–not absence of fear.”

— MARK TWAIN

Email me: devin@asdachievement.org

  • Started in the rehabilitation field early in life working for Rehabilitation Services, Inc a company founded by Mr. Lessne’s parents in 1974.
  • Holds a Master of Science Degree and Master of Arts Degree
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE), holds a Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC).
  • CDMS, ABVE/F, PVE, ICVE

Teri Hillery

Employment Specialist

“The true measures of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.”

— Samuel Johnson

Email me: teri@asdachievement.org

  • MS in Counseling & Psychology, BS in Business Management, Certified Disability Management Specialist, and Vocational Evaluator Assistant
  • Loves to travel!

Beth Leitman

Employment Specialist

“If people are doubting how far you’ll go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.”

~ Michele Ruiz

Email me: bethl@asdachievement.org


Paul Moran
Paul Moran
September 27, 2021.
I'm currently a part of the VIPWorks program, started going a few weeks ago. Everyone I met there has been amazing, very friendly and helpful too.
Scarlett Flames
Scarlett Flames
August 30, 2021.
I’ve been taking the task masters program for seven weeks and it has helped me a lot with my daily life. I’m really happy to be here.
Elias Piccard
Elias Piccard
August 30, 2021.
I am currently in the Taskmasters program and I am learning a lot about myself and being able to share my goals and have great instructors teaching me the fundamentals and getting to where I want to be in the future.
Priya Chobe
Priya Chobe
July 12, 2021.
I can confidently say that this organization is one of the best places you can sign up with if you are an adult on the spectrum who needs help with developing any kind of area in your life, including: social skills, independent living skills, self-advocacy, job readiness skills and vocational skills, and much more! I have personally seen dozens grow from joining and participating in these programs. In addition, every single staff member—as well as the founder herself—put every fiber of their being towards helping clients and creating a safe, positive environment for everyone.
Ryan Stauffer
Ryan Stauffer
June 23, 2021.
ASD Adult Achievement Center is truly a remarkable place to work at. There, I've met a lot of people that go through similar challenges that I also face. Here, I've learned all sorts of new techniques that will help more when I'm in a workplace to improve from the struggles that I have been going through and I have made many designs of creativity in the working environment.
Bella Lavoie (MarieWalker14)
Bella Lavoie (MarieWalker14)
January 20, 2021.
Amazing. Very kind people who want to help. Wonderful atmosphere.
Jeffrey Korentur
Jeffrey Korentur
November 24, 2020.
There are not enough superlatives to describe the amazing work that Paula, MaryAnn, and the entire staff do every day. Our son found a community, friends, life skills, and new found optimism for his future. This organization is more than worthy of your attention, inquiry, and support. Thank you to the entire team for the positive, life changing mission that you embody and share everyday!
Lori Dahan
Lori Dahan
November 24, 2020.
I cannot rave enough about this organization! Kudos to Paula and all the staff for creating an incredible environment filled with warmth, kindness, and programs perfectly suited for the needs of young adults on the spectrum.

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