Hi, I’m Amanda.
A chance encounter with one child on the autism spectrum shaped what I have found to be an extremely rewarding career filled with diversity, inclusion, and enhancing experiences for people with various needs.
Today I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a special education and IEP advocate, and a mom of three. I help families navigate IEPs and 504 plans, prepare for school meetings, and turn evaluations and school language into clear next steps. I also share real-life parenting and IEP help on Instagram as @mommingonvibes.
After earning my MSW, I spent nearly 20 years in clinical, educational, special-needs and community settings, building programs, training staff and supporting families.
While some successful formulas are repeatable, every community is unique. I believe that in order to truly lend a helping hand it’s important to not only have experience to draw upon, but the ability to have a community-based perspective with an understanding that impact is made through empathy.
My entire career revolves around a deep-rooted belief that all people should feel some sense of belonging.