Norell Montgomery, M.A.

Norell Montgomery has worked in the field of education and development for 8 years as a teacher and coordinator.

Lauren McCaffrey

Lauren has been around individuals with disabilities her whole life. Having a learning disability herself, she was a student here at CIP-Berkeley for five years.

Ahmari Hayes, B.A.

After graduating from the University of Illinois as a scholar-athlete, Ahmari Hayes began expanding his journey in the field of Behavioral Therapeutic practices.

Anna Bernick B.A.

Anna has worked in the field of disability since 2014. First as an intern for Mayor’s Office on Disability in San Francisco and doing disability rights work at University of California Berkeley.

Matt Leone, M.A.

Matt has worked collaboratively with a variety of individuals in the counseling field for about 2 years. His past experiences included identifying strategies with young emerging adults both on how they self identify and which solutions are helpful to navigate barriers challenging those self identified life goals and pursuits.

Sara Moreno, AA

Sara Moreno (she/they) has worked in the field of Life Skills since 2023 as a Life Skills Coach. They previously found success working in Animal Care/Services. As a Life Skills Coach at CIP, Sara helps students learn executive function skills such as cooking,

Randall Dunn, M.A.

Randall has worked in the field of human services and working with children and adults with ASD, ADHD and other complex learning differences for 10 years as a direct support professional, and a Residential Home Administrator.

Rose Marie Dollahan

Rose has worked in the field of applied behavioral analysis and complex learning differences for over a year as a Registered Behavior Technician, prior to stepping into her role as a Career Coach.

Kelsey Kohlman, B.S.

As a student advisor at CIP, Kelsey aims to help students find independence and balance in their daily lives by setting goals and teaching self-advocacy skills, financial literacy, and problem-solving.

Bri Shaffer-Eldridge, B.A.

Bri has worked in the field of academic support for three years as a Peer Academic Coach and has now transitioned into an Academic Coach role.

Aaron PenKruger

Aaron has worked in the field of special education since 2015 as an instructional aid, paraeducator, and substitute teacher. He has previously found success in assisting students with disabilities to find a path through the education system that suits their needs.

Domonique Ousborn, B. S.

Domonique has worked in the field of Education for 10 years in public elementary, secondary, and higher education settings as an AmeriCorps volunteer, Special education teaching assistant, Therapeutic Support Specialist and Student Support Coordinator.

Berkeley, California