Meet the New Focus Team
Our highly qualified, professional team specializes in helping neurodivergent adolescents launch into adulthood and gain autonomy. The team at New Focus is passionate about providing excellent, adaptive support in their areas of expertise. We invite you to read more about our team and to contact us with any questions that you may have.
DIRECTORS
CLINICAL TEAM
ACADEMIC TEAM
ADMISSIONS TEAM
MEDICAL TEAM
Dr. Douglas Grover
Medical Director
Lindsay Foster
Registered Nurse
Nettie Anderson
Mae Thomas
Medical Coordinator
COACHING TEAM
Jason Bautista
Main House Program Manager
Jhoanna Correa
West House Program Manager
D Wymer
Daily Program Manager
Kevin Jacobs
Dallin McRae
Ayleen Leon
Main House Supervisor
Kelyn Reyes
East House Program Manager
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TEAM
Kenyon Jones
Day Program Supervisor
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TEAM
Blake, Blain, & Obie
Mochi
Scotch
CONTRACTED PROFESSIONALS
In addition to our in-house team, New Focus Academy collaborates with a trusted network of specialized professionals to provide students with individualized, wraparound support. These partnerships ensure our students receive targeted therapeutic services aligned with their neurodevelopmental, academic, and vocational goals.
Speech & Language Therapy
Join In Therapy — Betina Workman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Betina Workman, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and founder of Join In Therapy, provides individualized speech and language support for New Focus students. Her work focuses on improving pragmatic communication, social cognition, and language comprehension— essential skills for success in school, relationships, and beyond. With a compassionate and strengths-based approach, Betina helps neurodiverse students build the confidence to express themselves clearly and connect meaningfully with others.
Vocational Coaching
MetaMindful provides strengths-based vocational exploration, workplace readiness coaching, and mindfulness-informed skill building to help students prepare for meaningful, purpose-driven careers. Their approach supports confidence, self-advocacy, and real-world engagement.
Neurofeedback Services
Cogenuity delivers advanced neurofeedback sessions that support self-regulation, focus, and emotional resilience. This brain-based approach complements therapeutic work by enhancing cognitive flexibility and reducing stress.
Occupational Therapy
The Stepping Stones Group brings a highly structured OT framework to New Focus students. Their services help develop fine motor coordination, sensory integration, and executive functioning for greater independence in daily life.