Meet the Owners
Kelly Camp
This work is personal
Maia's journey into advocacy began with her own son, Michael — a bright, creative, complex learner who needed more than a checklist approach. In fact, Kelly and Maia first met while working on Michael's case, and a true partnership grew from there.
Today, Michael is supported by an extraordinary IEP team — one that didn't come pre-packaged, but grew into something cohesive, collaborative, and genuinely student-centered. Every specialist on his team, across communication, sensory, physical, and academic needs, works together rather than in silos. They listen, they adjust, and they stay focused on what matters most: Michael's growth. One unforgettable moment came when Michael and his adapted-PE provider made a flag together to celebrate progress over difficult terrain — both literally and figuratively — a small symbol of trust, hard work, and shared success.
It wasn't always this way. An earlier team left Maia so stressed that it brought on recurring shingles. The difference between then and now is night and day, and the reason is simple: this team sees Michael, they collaborate, and they care. That difference is exactly what Kelly and Maia work to create for every family — proof of what's possible when "student-centered" isn't just a phrase, but a commitment.
Where and how they work
Kelly and Maia work virtually, supporting families across California — with a special heart for rural areas, where good advocacy can be hard to find. Working remotely means they can be there for families no matter where they live, and nearly everything they do comes to you as a written document you can keep, revisit, and share.
Let's talk
Every family starts with a free conversation — no cost, no pressure.
Kelly and Maia are passionate education advocates dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in securing the best possible services for their children in school. They believe every child deserves an education built around who they truly are — strengths and all — and they bring facts, compassion, and steady persistence to every family they work with.
They support families through every part of the special education process, from Early Intervention all the way through graduation and Regional Center transition.
Two advocates, one team — on every case
Kelly and Maia originally worked independently, each focusing on their own strengths. Kelly excels at diving deep into data, identifying root issues, and creating clear action plans. Maia thrives in humanizing the work — emphasizing each student's strengths, making sure parents feel supported and empowered, and keeping communication with the team consistent throughout the process.
They realized families got more when those strengths were combined, so now they both work on every case. Parents get two perspectives grounded in experience, empathy, and strategy — and they never get passed off. It also means that if life happens for one of them, the other already knows the family's story. Both work exceptionally well with school teams throughout IEP meetings, document review, and finding creative solutions that are best for the student.
Maia Ginnelly
Grounded in ethics and training
Kelly and Maia are members of COPAA (the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates), and Maia is a proud graduate of SEAT 2.0, COPAA's intensive national training program for non-attorney special education advocates. They follow a strict code of ethics and always center the student's best interest. Their goal isn't simply to win a meeting — it's to repair relationships wherever possible, because a child will still be part of their school community long after any single meeting ends.
Beyond individual cases, they stay active in the wider special education community — presenting at the national COPAA conference and at the SELPA Alternative Dispute Resolution conference on neurodivergent-affirming, collaborative approaches to IEPs, and serving on a Community Advisory Committee for Special Education. It keeps their practice current and their advocacy grounded in real-world change.
Advocates-in-Training
As part of our practice, we also include advocates-in-training in selected parts of the process. These are emerging professionals who are completing rigorous training in special education advocacy and ethics. They observe, support, and contribute under our direct supervision—and always with your consent.
Why we do this:
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To grow the next generation of ethical, empathetic advocates
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To model transparency, collaboration, and inclusive practice
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To create a community of support, not just a single service
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To help families see that they can learn this too