


Community Conversations: Introducing the Wonderful Julie Lobdell, Microbusiness Specialist of the Els Center’s Adult Day Program (ADT)
I have known Julie for a long time, and I have only good things to say about her. She’s a wonderful and empathetic person, a driven entrepreneur and teacher, a fantastic artist, and she has improved the lives of so many people, especially the individuals and families who seek her help through the Els for Autism Foundation®. She started the Els Center’s Sea of Possibilities microbusiness program in March of 2020

Community Conversations: An Interview with Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott, Foundation Program Director at the Els for Autism Foundation®
I have known Erin for more than 5 years, and I have only good things to say about her. She has an amazing story and a storied career that has improved the lives of so many people, especially the individuals and families who seek her help through the Els for Autism Foundation®. Here is our conversation. Enjoy it!

Community Conversations: An Interview with Merrick Egber from the Els for Autism Foundation
Merrick Egber started working with the Els for Autism Foundation just a few months before the ribbon cutting of the Els Center of Excellence in 2014. He earned his B.A. in Communication Studies from Florida Atlantic University, with specialized classes on group facilitation, management, and organizing. Here is our interview!

Community Conversations: An Interview with Dr. Michael Alessandri, the Executive Director of UM-NSU CARD (University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities)
I am deeply grateful and excited to introduce you to Dr. Michael Alessandri, whose list of qualifications and accomplishments are amazing and impossible to quantify. He is the Executive Director of UM-NSU CARD (the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities), and just celebrated his 25th anniversary there this year. I am proud to call him a mentor and a friend. Without further ado, here he is!

Community Conversations: An Interview with Dr. Jack Scott, the Founder and Executive Director of FAU CARD (Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities)
Dr. Jack Scott is the founder and executive director of the Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, who is also my friend. He is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education and teaches courses on autism, inclusion, and behavior analysis. He has helped many people and families. It is my honor to introduce you to him!

Paintings of Marine Life
This portfolio of marine life art is the culmination of 3 years of work. I hope you like them as much as I enjoyed and grew from creating them.

Abstract Art Collection
This portfolio of abstract art is a sample of 3 years of work. I hope you like them as much as I enjoyed and grew from creating them.

The Aquarium Fish Collection
This portfolio of aquarium fish art is the culmination of 3 years of work. I hope you like them as much as I enjoyed and grew from creating them.

Still-Life Painting Collection
This small portfolio of still-life art is special to me. Most of the collection was created without a real-world model in front of it. I hope you like these paintings as much as I enjoyed and grew from creating them.