The People behind the scene
Meet our team
Founder & CEO
A pediatric neurologist with 20 years of experience. The visionary for the Cope Center. Loves Broadway musicals.
Learn more about Dr. Cope’s professional background here.
Director of Operations
A lawyer and autism mom. Manages our back office. Crossword puzzle queen.
Learn more about Jaimie’s professional background here.
Director of Parent Education and Outreach
A former academic and writer. Shares her autism experience with other parents. Loves estate sales.
Learn more about Laura’s professional background here.
Nurse Practioner
25 years of dedicated service in pediatric primary care. Autism evaluator. Makes sourdough bread.
Learn more about Beatriz’s professional background here.
Nurse Practioner
18 years of experience in health care. Autism evaluator. Enjoys crocheting and hiking.
Learn more about Viviana’s professional background here.
Clinical/After School Program Assistant
Passionate about culturally-responsive and evidence-based clinical research and service. Supports autistic children with the medical and after school teams. Enjoys dance, photography, and reading.
Learn more about Annabelle’s professional background here.
After School Program Director
Behavior nerd. Autism mom. Reads fast, dreams big, designs fun.
Learn more about Melina’s professional background here.
