Gerry Lugo

Director

Gerry has a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from the University of Arizona.  She has over 27 years experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities in Maryland and Arizona.  Gerry has been with the Program since September 2006 and is a native of Casa Grande.  She has 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and a dog named Joey.

Joey Lugo

Assistant Director/Office Assistant

Joey comes to work with his Mom once or twice a week to help out in the office.  Even though his bark is loud, he's much more likely to lick a visitor than anything else!  When Joey's not working, he enjoys long walks, playing fetch, and chasing kitties.

Jennifer Ryalls

Office Coordinator

A Michigan native with over 10 years office experience, Jennifer has been with the Program since July 2007.  In her spare time, she enjoys working out, hiking, reading, eating gluten free, and spending time with her husband and diabetic kitty.

Cecelia Alvarez

Developmental Specialist

A member of our staff since 2001, Cece received her Para Professional degree at CAC.  She has lived in AZ all her life.  In her spare time, she enjoys going to yard sales with her husband and spending time with her grandkids.

Cynthia Cook

Developmental Specialist

Cindy has an AA in Early Childhood Education, CDA, and is currently pursuing a BA in Early Childhood Education through NAU.  She has been with the Program since February 2002, and is a Pinal County native.

Francisca Federico

Developmental Specialist

Frances received her Bachelor's in Sociology from NAU in 2008.  Prior to working with the Program, she had no experience in the field.  However, she feels that her love for people and children made her a good candidate for the position.  Frances has been with the Program since May 2008 and has come to love her job and the people she works with.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, travelling, and watching anything with Johnny Depp.

Beatrice Jackson

Developmental Specialist

A Michigan native, Bea has both her Bachelor's in Sociology and MSW in Interpersonal Practice from University of Michigan.  She moved to Las Vegas in 2002, then to AZ in 2006.  Bea has had a home in Casa Grande since 2007.  In her spare time, Bea enjoys movies, date night with her husband, lots of travel, concerts, music, comedy, sewing, word puzzles, Sudoku, and designing on a dime.  This "Nana" also likes writing to her grandkids and sending them gifts.  Bea has been with the Program since October 2010.