Co-founder/CFO

Catherine Berger has a master’s degree in vocational and rehabilitation counseling, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and associate degrees in social and behavioral science and child development. She has worked over six years working directly with Veterans that have disabilities develop education and employment plans to overcome their impediments to employment. She has worked in public and private agencies, nonprofit organizations, advocacy centers, and educational institutions from preschools to universities. Through years of experience, she has become a well-rounded intuitive counselor, efficient in leading, teaching, training, mentoring, and supervising others. She has relevant employment experiences that includes individual and group counseling, mentoring, advocacy, instruction, formulating and developing case plans, action plans, case management, forensic interviewing, conflict resolution, and crisis interventions. Her work experience in counseling and human services includes working with individuals and groups from diverse populations with complex needs that includes people that have been marginalized due to addiction, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, trauma, and racial, religious, ethnic, gender identity, and socioeconomic circumstances. She has extensive experience in program development and implementation, community collaboration, and organizing with stakeholders to host events such as City workdays, volunteer and international events including the Special Olympics in 2015.

Co-founder/CEO

Erica Lopez has bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, a CRC, and a CVE certification. She has worked over 10 years directly with Clients that have developmental disabilities in direct case management and developing individualized personalized plans. She has over 5 years experience working with Veterans that have disabilities conducting transferable skills analysis, interpreting assessments, providing employment services, and assisting in devising education and employment plans to overcome barriers to employment. She has over 5 years of experience in direct ABA experience working with Clients with behavioral challenges and developmental disabilities. She has gained experience in implementing behavioral interventions and strategies to promote positive behaviors and skill development. Throughout her career, Erica has worked with a diverse range of Clients, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals facing career transitions. She has a comprehensive knowledge of vocational assessments and utilizes various tools to evaluate Clients' aptitudes, interests, and goals. She has extensive experience in assisting Client’s in identifying suitable career options and developing personalized action plans. Additionally, she is bilingual (Spanish) and is able to serve individuals that may encounter a language barrier and that may need the additional support.