Ricky has over 20 years experience in special education, with over 12 years in resolving disputes. He has worked at the highest level of leadership in special education.  Ricky began his journey as a para-educator for a residential treatment center in 2003.  He has held several positions since then including School Counselor, Psychologist, Program Specialist, Coordinator, Director of Special Education, and SELPA Chief Administrative Officer.  Regardless of the position Ricky has held, he has always remained steadfast that he is a parent of children with exceptional needs first.  This has helped him to maintain collaborative relationships with families and school staff while ensuring he is acting responsibly in the leadership roles that he serves in.  Ricky’s rich experiences in special education as an administrator and a parent have equipped him in mediating the most complex IEP disputes and formal mediation sessions with empathy and professionalism.