Judy is a dedicated advocate for neurodiverse children and their families. Her experience with neurodiversity spans various roles-as a parent, coach, consultant, and educator. Initially a teacher grappling to fully comprehend neurodiversity, it was becoming a mother that ignited Judy's passionate journey advocating for families authentically.

As an adoptive mother to three extraordinary individuals, each with their distinct neurodiversity and behaviour challenges, Judy gained an in depth understanding of these differences. Her journey of over two and a half decades involved multifaceted work-supporting children exposed to in utero drugs and alcohol, fostering high-risk infants, guiding families globally, and currently supporting families in the BC interior as a Behaviour Consultant. Judy also understands firsthand the intense demands placed on parents-the exhaustion, the constant advocacy, the lack of understanding from others, and the very real risk of burnout.

Judy thrives on connecting with families at their point of need, standing by them through their unique parenting challenges. Understanding the constant demands on parents—always on-duty compared to professionals who clock out—she is committed to empowering parents. Judy focuses on helping parents comprehend their child's brain-based differences and emphasizes building a strong relationship while applying accommodations and supports that build on their child's strengths. She is also uniquely positioned to support families as they navigate the education system, whether it is in person education, home school, or online learning.

Beyond supporting individual families, Judy is deeply committed to influencing broader change in how neurodiverse children are understood and how the pressures they face are recognized by the systems around them.

Kelowna is home for Judy, where she lives with her remarkable 17-year-old. When she's not working with families, you'll likely find her decompressing on the water with a dragon boating team, getting lost in a good book, exploring new places close to home, or laughing with friends. She's also learned that raising complex kids requires a solid sense of humour-because sometimes the best survival strategy is a good laugh and a strong cup of chai mate.