OUR MISSION
At Neuro Consulting Solutions (NCS), our mission is to provide and facilitate solutions for a neurodiverse world by translating awareness into meaningful action. We are dedicated to making a tangible impact by actively working towards creating inclusive environments, fostering understanding, and empowering individuals across the neurodiversity spectrum.
Through our comprehensive consulting services, we strive to bridge the gap between awareness and implementation, ensuring that organizations and communities embrace the strengths and unique perspectives of neurodiverse individuals. With a commitment to practical solutions, NCS is driving positive change and building a more inclusive future for all.
We look forward to working with you.
NCS provides you, the business, with the tools to expand your customer base and effectively hire neurodiverse individuals. With our comprehensive understanding of this unique and predominantly overlooked workforce, we are able to assist businesses with creating environments designed to produce optimal results, both in employee productivity and efficacy.
Our support does not merely lie on the corporate end. We also support neurodiverse individuals and their support systems, assisting with access to needed services, community partners, and employment opportunities. NCS also provides consultations and training to teachers, professionals, and parents of children and adults on the spectrum.
If you are interested in a one-on-one consultation, please schedule a call with us. We’re looking forward to meeting you.
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Meet the NCS Team
Silvia Gil
Silvia has over 15 years of experience working to promote inclusion for neurodiverse individuals. Silvia’s dream is to foster the creation of environments designed to promote the well-being and productivity for all by bringing awareness to an underserved and misunderstood population. It is this combination of her love of environment building with her knack for not only finding solutions, but seeing them through, that lead to the creation of NCS.
Silvia received her bachelor’s and master’s of science in special education from Florida International University. There, she began developing her foundation in the neurodiverse community. Silvia began her career as a special education teacher where she fostered her passion and honed her skills for building effective supports for her students. These skills were further developed through her time working as an educational case manager and eventually the manager of the transition and adult division for a non-profit focused on individuals with autism and related disabilities.
Having worked with non-profits and individual families, to fortune 500 companies and premier academic institutions, Silvia understands the benefits companies and communities stand to gain by accommodating and embracing the neurodiverse population.
CEO and Founder
Lynette Herbert
For 10 years, Lynette has collaborated with universities, private foundations, and organizations to provide innovative services and advance awareness of neurodivergent individuals. Whether she works in research or the business industry, she continuously recognizes stakeholders' shared interest in seeking support for developing inclusive spaces.
Through her background in community psychology, applied behavior analysis, and organizational psychology, Lynette has positioned herself to train, lead, and inspire leaders and teams to ameliorate their diverse work culture. Lynette's desire to become an expert in evidence-based practices and knowledge in recruitment, training, and organizational management has led her to pursue a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational (IO) psychology. As she works on her degree, you will find Lynette volunteering as a swim instructor in South Florida.
Outside of her profession, she actively serves in the historic Venetian Aquatic Club, a local non-profit organization teaching children and adults how to swim. She believes that community involvement promotes a healthier outlook in life and satisfaction. Her daily encounters with neurodivergent individuals strengthen her passion for bringing awareness and promoting effective practices in hiring and maintaining inclusive initiatives.
Director of Neuro Hires
Maria Ramos
Maria Ramos noticed an affinity for helping people at a young age. Her experience of over 7 years in the customer care industry allows her to fulfill this passion. Driven by sincerity, honesty, empathy, and most importantly: offering the best care, Maria is your first point of contact at Neuro Consulting Solutions where her main goal is to help you feel seen, heard, respected, and thought of.
Maria attends various community events to create and uphold meaningful connections with different community members and partners. She also communicates with our constituents and audiences via social media and emails to maintain a clear line of communication concerning programming, resources, accommodations, and/or community events.
In addition to her work experience and role, Maria has achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Supervision and Management with Honors from Miami Dade College. She simultaneously pursued and was awarded college credit certifications in Business Industry Operations and Business Specialist - General Business. Various Miami Dade College campuses recognized her academic efforts and achievements. Maria was also inducted into the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Perhaps most importantly, Maria is a full-time dog mom to rescue dogs Diesel and Jäger. She also loves to go to the beach, read books, and spend time with her loved ones.
Community Engagement Manager
Haley Moss
Haley Moss may have made headlines as Florida's first openly autistic attorney, but her passion for disability rights and justice began way before that. After falling into advocacy as a teenager sharing her experiences as a young autistic person (and then writing her first book), Haley realized there was so much more to do in amplifying the voices of autistic people, their hopes, dreams, desires, and needs. Entering the workforce galvanized her into how underrepresented people with disabilities, autism especially, were in law practice and many other professions.
Fast forward, and Haley mostly spends her time crafting workplace policy solutions, speaking on neurodiversity and dismantling ableism, and geeking out wherever the law, policy, disability rights and accessibility intersect. Or she's writing another book. For Haley, neurodiversity acceptance and action is where her personal and professional expertise blend together. To her, the future is a place where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and is fully inclusive and accessible.
Outside of work, you can probably find Haley playing video games, reading young adult fiction, planning her next visit to Disney, drawing, or jamming out to Taylor Swift tunes.
NCS Consultant: Neurodiversity Expert
Lisa Smith
NCS Consultant: Neurodiversity Expert
My name is Lisa Smith. I prefer to go by Lisa. I have ASD which means I have autism. I love to smile because I love life. I love to laugh and make others laugh too. Life can be hard and I believe that if I can make an impact for good to make a difference—chin up—everything will be ok. Being a force of good in someone’s life is my heart’s desire. I live by the following motto: "Where there is a will there's a way if you dare to dream try". I love to write. Fun fact, I learned to write before I could speak. I think I had language before language found me.
I also have a different way of looking at things. And that is ok. If we were all the same, the world would be a much less interesting place. I am me and the me you see is the me that I am. My goal is for inclusion to spread like fire throughout the world so that no one will be left behind. I joined NCS to help its mission of fostering a more inclusive world. I am proud to further NCS’ objectives by providing my perspective as a neurodiverse individual. Everyone should have a place in the community and have their voice heard. Real inclusion means EVERYONE has a voice no matter how they use it and no matter if the only way they can be heard is through written word, song, dance, sign, or through an AAC device. NO one left behind!
Alicia Palelis
For over 20 years, Alicia has been working with complex learners and teaching behavior to enhance the educational experience of neurodiverse learners. Alicia continues to share her passion for teaching others about autism and those with special needs. She created Autism and Exceptional Learner Elements and co-founded Autism Elements to extend her reach worldwide. She is now able to offer training, online courses, consultation and resources to anyone that is interested in learning more ways to educate.
Alicia received her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education & Master's Degree in Education from the University of Florida. Alicia began her career as a special education preschool teacher for students with autism where she fostered her passion and created effective supports and learning opportunities for her students to make significant progress and learning gains in all areas- academics, social skills, independence and communication. Alicia found herself naturally sharing about the unique abilities and needs of her students and how to support and teach those students and transitioned to the role of Autism Coach and then Behavior Program Specialist in the 6th largest district in the nation.
Having worked with educators, administrators, and individual families, Alicia understands the needs of both schools and families and works to build the bridge between home and school to help students be successful and happy.
NCS Consultant: Education
Nathalie Stanish
For more than ten years, Nathalie has worked with and supported neurodiverse individuals. She is the proud older sibling of an autistic adult. At a young age, Nathalie witnessed her brother’s challenges and barriers to accessing his world. Being inspired by her brother, Nathalie pursued a career in helping others.
Nathalie received her bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida International University and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Miami. Through her education and training her passion for teaching and supporting neurodiverse individuals continued to grow. Nathalie established her expertise in creating structured programs, supports, and building capacity by working as a program coordinator at an early behavioral intervention clinic and as a case manager at a non-profit organization.
Her vision of the future is a time when all neurodiverse individuals feel welcomed, accepted, and supported.
NCS Consultant: Neuro Services
Gustavo Padrino
Gustavo Padrino holds an M.A in Entertainment Management, a B.M in Music, and a Minor in Music Business and Entertainment Industry from the University of Miami.
He is currently the Community Engagement Manager at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, where he develops lasting partnerships and collaborations with non-profit organizations, businesses, cultural organizations, and key community stakeholders to bring inclusive and educational arts programs that deliver a meaningful impact to the community. Recognized as a purpose-driven leader by his colleagues and partners, Gustavo believes in bringing people together to pursue a just cause, inspiring those around him to achieve remarkable things, and finding fulfillment by serving others. During his time at the Broward Center, Gustavo has worked across multiple departments that include Programming, Finance, Event Services, and External Affairs, excelling and acquiring an overall knowledge of the entire organization. He has expanded the sensory-inclusive programming for the neurodiverse community, reaching more audiences, community partners, and recognitions that have placed the Broward Center as a leader in South Florida and beyond.
His passion to serve our community is not limited to his profession. He serves as a board member for The Friendship Journey, a local non-profit organization that unites individuals of all abilities through equitable opportunities and lasting friendships. His work with the neurodiverse community awarded him a community hero award in 2021 by the Exceptional Theatre Company, the Outstanding Community Partner by the UM-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) in 2022, and a Community Champion award by the Friendship Journey in 2022. He is connected with over one hundred community organizations in South Florida. Gustavo’s leadership and recognition in the community awarded him the opportunity to serve the community.
NCS Consultant: Fine Arts & Theaters
Natalia Morón
NCS Consultant: Education
Natalia has 20+ years of experience in Special Education in the public-school setting. In that time, she has worked with students across all disability categories, but her passion is to help support and educate others about supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Natalia began developing her love for supporting the neurodiverse populations in high school as a peer buddy for the special need’s classroom.
Natalia received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Barry University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from American College of Education. Natalia works at the 6th largest district as an ESE Curriculum Program Specialist. She strives to develop teachers, schools, businesses, families, and communities to support individuals with disabilities. She is the founder and president of Autism Elements where she continues to share her expertise to support neurodiverse populations.
Natalia is passionate about professional development about working with individuals with autism and related disabilities to create successful environments that will maximize success and learning through academics, social, and behavior strategies. She brings her past experiences and learned skills as a social worker, classroom assistant, ESE resource teacher, self-contained classroom teacher, autism specialist and district support.