We’re designers, mentors, special educators, artists, advocates, activists, and lifelong learners. But more than anything, we’re believers. We believe neurodivergent youth deserve spaces built for their strengths. We believe creativity unlocks confidence. We believe joy belongs in learning.
Every day, we show up ready to empower students to explore what lights them up and to build skills that carry far beyond our studio walls.
The Islands of Brilliance Team
Our Board of Directors
Board Chair
Kelly Scott
Attorney, Private-Practice
Treasurer
Margaret Fairbanks
Chief Education Officer, Islands of Brilliance
Secretary
Nydia Mauras-Jones
Partner, Odvant Creative
Directors
Cory Ampe
Chief Marketing Officer, Campe + Co.
Dan Depies
Chief Operating Officer, Open Sky Education
Jim Locatelli
President, Locatelli & Associates
Nicole Powley
Owner/Operator, Rising Sons Sailing
Dr. Stacia Thompson
Executive Director, Sherman Phoenix Foundation
Simmi Urbanek
Director of Marketing, Greenfire Management Services, LLC