Alo Consultation grew out of a desire to provide innovative, compassionate and radical resources to the disability community. To us, this means supportive learning for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the people who care for them, whether this be a paid provider or a family member or friend. We are striving to be the most transparent, approachable, humanized education in the field today. We hope to expand society’s understanding of working with people with disabilities.We truly look forward to being a part of your community and making you a part of ours. Thank you for your connection.

Meet the Team

  • Co-Founder

    My professional and educational background is rooted in Social Justice practices and I look forward to bringing my radical perspective to the work we do together. I got my introduction into the world of disabilities services in an Adult Residential Facility in the Bay Area in 2007. From there, I was hooked and worked in a variety of Direct Service contexts prior to earning my M.A.Ed. and working in Quality Assurance at a California Regional Center.

    I am familiar and have work experience with underrepresented communities of color, first generation newcomers, English language learners, current and former foster youth, people with intellectual, physical and psychiatric disabilities, and the intersectionalities and overlap that exist amongst these groups. I look forward to collaborating with our client community to facilitate meaningful relationships and experiences.

    Outside of work, find me in the kitchen, over spicing food or out in nature with my partner and curious children.

  • Co-Founder

    After working in the non-profit sector for 15 years, mostly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, I’ve learned that working with this population is where my heart and mind feel most alive. Settings that I have directly worked in include: Day Programs, Latin American special education, US based special education supporting Autistic teenagers and most recently, the Regional Center system. While working at a Regional Center for nearly 5 years, I held the position of Quality Assurance Specialist and Community Engagement Specialist, focusing on all things Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).

    Creating a better quality of life for people with disabilities requires going directly to the source: people with disabilities first and foremost, their care providers and their friends and family. At Alo Consultation, I aim to impart my HCBS knowledge into all of my work with my clients, ensuring that you are not only meeting all of your HCBS regulatory requirements, but that you feel inspired and supported.

    When I am not at work, I am usually walking my two rescue dogs or finding good coffee in the neighborhood.

  • Administrative Assistant

    As an administrative assistant at Alo, I help with our behind-the-scenes tasks to help keep things running as smoothly and stress-free as possible! Prior to working at Alo, I was in Commercial Insurance for 5 years, which helped me gain experience with more aspects of running a business.

    I love being part of this team that helps foster and support the passion and care that we all have for uplifting and empowering people with disabilities and caregivers.

    When I'm not working you'll find me adventuring with my husband and our two kiddos, or cozied up with a coffee and a book.

  • Administrative Assistant

    As one of the Administrative Assistants at Alo Consultation, I get to provide support to the team in so many ways: keeping the office organized, printing and gathering materials for educational events, keeping the pantry stocked with popcorn and coffee, and generally doing whatever I can to make sure everyone has what they need to fully embody their roles. I love working at Alo because I feel seen and appreciated for my skills and talents - and I am able to use them in the service of creating important change both socially and systemically. I have a background in sustainable food systems work, both on farms and in communities, and I find myself drawn to the intersection of humans with each other and with nature. When I'm not at Alo, I'm building my permaculture design business, cooking, or reading science fiction.

  • Special Projects Lead

    The bulk of my professional experience and background is in fine art, graphic design and analytical aspects of data. With Alo, I have the opportunity to use so many of my skills and perspectives. I make sure this important content is delivered in a way that it can be received. On any given day, this might include designing visuals, elevating accessibility, turning a device off then on again, and so much more.

    After nearly a decade of working in the Tech field, I'm so thrilled to move toward a purposeful mission. When I'm not working, you can find me at home making a fresh pot of coffee and playing with my kids.

Our Commitments

Alo Consultation envisions a community of radical, compassionate and brilliant learning that challenges and transforms our existing definitions of inclusion, connection and support within the disability community.

  • We commit to honoring this vision for our business by prioritizing the following:

    • Providing training and consultation for our community which works to expand society’s understanding of supporting people with disabilities.

    • Continuously reviewing and revising our content to ensure it is current, engaging and exciting.

    • Staying open to constantly learning from people with disabilities.

    • Respecting how people identify and listening to community voices with humility.

    • Collaborating with disabled people to create content that gives a voice to their lived experience.

  • We recognize that the important work we do at Alo Consultation cannot exist without an abundant and resourced community of practice. While we acknowledge where our experience and expertise lies, we mutually recognize the numerous skilled colleagues we have within this field and welcome the opportunity to collaborate and refer.

  • We commit to viewing folks with disabilities as whole and complete people. We welcome all aspects of a person’s life outside of and separate from the services and supports they receive. For us, this includes a humble recognition of complex relationships, dreams and aspirations we might not relate to and the true dignity that is available to a person when there is no gatekeeper to risk. We prioritize seeing and supporting people with disabilities within their chosen cultures and communities.