Our Team

Occupational Therapist

Aislinn is a holistic Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting preschoolers access their school and community environments in a way that is meaningful and fun for them. Since graduating with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2016, Aislinn has worked in a variety of pediatric settings, including schools, homes, and outpatient clinics learning how to best support preschoolers and their families achieve their goals. Her favorite part about her job is getting creative to find the best approach to support any child engage in any activity. Her areas of specialty include sensory supports, fine motor skills, and self-help skills. In her free time, you will find Aislinn traveling, exploring San Diego, and enjoying time with her family.

Amy received her Masters Degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from San Jose State University in 2015. She has worked with early intervention, preschool, and school-aged children in both public school and clinical settings. She has experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities, and has specialized in developing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. Amy prioritizes client and family connection, promotes neurodiversity-affirming practices, and uses each child’s strengths and areas of interests and primary drivers of therapy. Amy is passionate about helping children and their families thrive in all environments, and helping caregivers become confident advocates for their children. Amy is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association and a California licensed SLP. Outside the office, Amy enjoys delicious coffee, being outside, hiking, and beach walks with her dog.

Founder & Director

Anna Chiles is a former middle and high school Humanities teacher with a decade of experience in fully-inclusive San Diego classrooms. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Most importantly, she is the very proud mother of Theo, a two-year-old with Down syndrome. Theo is the inspiration behind this project.

Preschool Program Teacher & Music Therapist

Gaby received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Montclair State University, majoring in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology. After finishing her undergraduate coursework in New Jersey, Gaby moved to San Diego for a prestigious music therapy internship before beginning work as a full time Music Therapist for children and adults across San Diego County. Her experience working at an inclusive preschool in addition to spending several years as a summer camp counselor has only fueled her passion for working with kiddos of all backgrounds. While Gaby has experience working with individuals and groups of diverse diagnoses and ages throughout San Diego, she has a special place in her heart for those in early childhood. Gaby can’t wait to start working with you and your family!

Program Administrator

Hailey is an education specialist with 5 years of experience in special education preschool classrooms. She is passionate about expanding access to excellent, inclusive early childhood education and learning to ALL children and families and being a partner to families as we all navigate the ups and downs of parenting together. She is certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and Capistrano Autism Training (CAT) providing behavioral support and strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is a mom of two littles who enjoys quality family time exploring all of the amazing parks that San Diego has to offer.

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist

Kelly is a strengths-based, family centered SLP with over 10 years experience working with children. She is a certified DIR Floortime provider who values the importance in seeing, understanding, and treating the “whole child”. Kelly speaks Spanish and has spent several years working collaboratively with SLPs, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists in Ecuador. She loves to support multilingual families and believes that all children have the capacity to become bilingual.

Physical Therapist

Maral is a play-based pediatric physical therapist who is passionate about learning through play. She finds joy in working hand in hand with caregivers, supporting their cherished little ones through family-centered care. She graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from George Washington University in 2021 while also earning a Certification in Early Intervention from Georgetown University. Since then, she has worked in the pediatric outpatient and early intervention settings all throughout San Diego. In her free time, you can find Maral walking with her fiance and mini-Schnauzer, or surfing at Tourmaline just a few blocks from Includ(Ed).

Communications & Fundraising

Mary is an experienced project manager and administrator with a passion for design and equity. She is proud auntie to Theo, who has Down Syndrome, and is thrilled to be contributing to Includ(Ed)’s mission.

Occupational Therapist

Sarah is a compassionate and dedicated occupational therapist whose main goal is to support children and their families live life to their fullest and allow kids to reach their full potential. She graduated with her doctorate in 2022 from Northern Arizona University and since then has cultivated a holistic approach to therapy to focus not only on the physical aspects but also on the sensory, emotional, and environmental factors influencing a child’s developmental journey. Sarah specializes in feeding therapy and sensory integration techniques, and has been able to practice in outpatient, home and preschool settings.

Sarah finds joy working one-on-one with the kiddos in a variety of environments but also with the caregivers.

In her free time, you can find Sarah walking her puppy, paddle boarding, and spending time in the sunshine with her friends.

Ashley Fairon is a San Diego-native who is passionate about access to education. She holds an MBA and has worked in financial services for 14 years. She currently provides funding to consumer-focused tech startups in Southern California. Ashley is excited to bring her startup experience to Include(Ed).

Cathryn Magielnicki is a nationally certified school psychologist and child development expert (MA/Ed.S), with a bachelor's in creative arts therapies with a focus in Music. She has worked extensively within the education setting and has spearheaded developmental & learning disability research at MIT, Tufts and Tufts Floating Hospital. She currently owns an education consulting business supporting parents of children with disabilities. Cat is also a mom to two young kids.

Crystal Rowland Anderson is a political and charitable fundraiser located in San Diego, California. She has over 17 years providing political, corporate and non-profit clients with the expertise to successfully advance their goals. For the last 10 years her main area of non-profit work has included development and events serving the Disability Community and children’s hospital causes. Crystal is the mother to three children and her drive to serve the Down syndrome community has only grown when she welcome her second son, Thomas, who was born with Down syndrome in 2020.

Elly Leman currently works as the Director of Institutional and Corporate Giving at Mikva Challenge in Chicago, IL. Elly has a bachelors in Urban Planning from Bryn Mawr College and a masters in Social Work from the University of Chicago. She is also a proud graduate of Chicago Public Schools where she now serves as a Local School Council member. Elly brings more than a decade of experience in education and youth development, as well fundraising and national program management to her work.

Marissa Thompson is a credentialed school psychologist (MA/Ed.S), statewide charter SELPA program specialist, and CAPTAIN cadre member with experience as a site- based school administrator.

Nancy Palmer is a credentialed ECSE Infant-Toddler Teacher with 17 years experience. She currently works in the Infant-Toddler program at SDUSD. Her practice is informed by her experience growing up as the sibling of brother with TUBB2A. She is the mother of 2 SDUSD students.