Rebecca Hansen, Ed.D.
Executive Director After spending 16 years in higher education working to support high school and college students with ASD, Rebecca dedicated her career to providing individualized consultation services to families with ASD during times of transition. During her time working in Higher Education, she had the opportunity to establish transition support programs to high school students as they prepared for college. She understands the team based approach necessary to supporting college students as they work toward earning a degree. Rebecca studied employment preparedness needs for college students with ASD and helped to implement employment readiness programs. Since then, she launched back into the world of work by establishing and developing Reaching Spectrum Heights.
Bianca Hynes, M.A., Mental Health Counseling
Coordinator of Support Services
Bianca Hynes is the Coordinator of Client Support Services at Reaching Spectrum Heights. Since graduating with her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013, she has dedicated her career to supporting adults with autism from high school and through adulthood. For 15 years, Bianca has worked directly with clients, their families, educators, employers and community members across the country to provide positive, evidence-based services. She has a deep passion for autism education and training, and has made a name for herself as a highly knowledgeable, charismatic, and interactive speaker/facilitator. She has presented in front of more than 100 audiences nationwide, but her favorite job duty will always be working one on one with clients, and using her therapeutic knowledge and skills developed throughout her 15 years of experiences to aid clients in identifying and meeting their goals for adulthood!
Jeremy Vergenz, M.A. Special Education
Coordinator of Support Groups and Socials
Jeremy Vergenz is the Coordinator of Support Groups and Social Activities for Reaching Spectrum Heights. Upon completing his A.S. in American Sign Language and B.A. in sociology, he turned his focus towards special education. Because of his Neurodivergent younger brother, he pursued his Master's degree in special education. Jeremy has a unique ability to find ways to bridge the gap between neurotypical and neurodivergent understanding and he utilizes his 15+ years of personal experience and education to enrich the lives of others like his brother. He enjoys talking about all the amazing changes he has had the privilege of witnessing in the lives of young adults while being a vital part of Reaching Spectrum Heights.
Zach Hansen, M.D.
Chief Financial Officer
We are thankful for partnerships with other small businesses, such as:
Padget Services
Jordan Oxley
Doug Harper, Small Business Development Coach and Business Coach
Chris Miller, Website Developer