Meet Pam

As Co-founder and Director of Be Bold, Pam is a trusted resource for families of individuals with high support needs. With more than 30 years of experience as an educator and consultant, including over 20 years focused on autism and special needs, she brings together professional expertise, evidence-based strategies, and lived experience to help families navigate challenges and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Pam is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, credentialed through Brown University. She incorporates principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and behavior science into her work, helping parents and caregivers develop greater psychological flexibility and emotional regulation. By learning to recognize difficult thoughts and emotions, stay present, and respond more intentionally, caregivers can change the way they navigate stressful moments. These skills can also support a more regulated environment for the children and adult children in their care.

Pam is passionate about helping people identify their core values and translate those values into meaningful, actionable steps. Her commitment to evidence-based support is at the heart of Be Bold. Before launching the organization, she gained extensive experience in special needs consulting, advocacy, education, and employment initiatives, working closely with individuals and families with intensive support needs.

Her professional expertise is deeply informed by personal experience. As the parent of a son with profound autism, Pam understands many of the complex realities families face every day. Families don't have to spend valuable time explaining why seemingly simple situations can be complicated or exhausting. The work can begin with an understanding of those realities and a focus on practical strategies that can make a difference.

Pam has also supported families navigating high-stress life transitions, including divorce, loss, changing family dynamics, and unexpected challenges. She combines this experience with mindfulness, ACT-informed strategies, and behavioral principles to help caregivers identify what matters most, regulate their own responses, and take purposeful action—even when circumstances are difficult or cannot immediately be changed.

Pam holds a BA in Government from Lehigh University and a Master’s in Education from Hunter College. In addition to being a BCBA, she has served as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University and serves on the advisory board of the Autism Center at Lehigh University. She provides consultation, supervision, training, and support to parents, educators, professionals, and autistic individuals.

At Be Bold, Pam's goal isn't to create a life without stress or difficult emotions. It's to help caregivers develop the skills to navigate those experiences differently—staying connected to their values, caring for themselves, and creating a more balanced and fulfilling life alongside the people they love.

Outside of her professional work, Pam is an avid reader and aspiring writer who practices yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. She also enjoys crafting and spending time with the people she loves.