I work at the intersection of education, disability, and family systems, helping families understand their rights, navigate complex processes, and prepare strategically for decisions that affect real outcomes.

My work focuses on education rights, special education processes, administrative systems, and transition planning. I help families prepare for meetings and hearings, translate complex legal and regulatory language into plain English, and advocate effectively without unnecessary conflict or risk.

I emphasize process, preparation, and power—because how decisions are made often matters as much as the decisions themselves.

My background includes graduate-level training in special education, special education law, policy, and legal reasoning, along with extensive experience in family-centered advocacy.

I maintain clear ethical boundaries: I am not an attorney and do not provide legal advice or representation. When legal counsel is required, I coordinate with and defer to licensed attorneys.

Families work with me because clarity, preparation, and informed advocacy improve outcomes. I provide what systems often don’t: time, strategy, and calm, competent support.

— Donna