Rebecca Stickler*
Family to Family Regional Network Coordinator
877-567-1122
Bio:
Originally from Utah, Rebecca calls Virginia home since 1997. Having lived in different parts of the commonwealth, their family now lives in Fauquier County. Rebecca enjoys organizing, creating low carb desserts and spending time with family. Some favorite family activities include movie watching and Star Wars. We even name our furry friends after characters from Star Wars. We currently have a dog named Chewbacca, or Chewie.
Professional Experience:
- Regional Network Coordinator–Western/Blue Ridge region,
Family to Family Network of Virginia, Center for Family Involvement,
Partnership for People with Disabilities, VCU (July 2018–current) - Local Network Coordinator–Northern Neck, Northern Virginia, and Blue Ridge/Western regions:
Family to Family Network of Virginia, Center for Family Involvement,
Partnership for People with Disabilities, VCU (June 2015–July 2018)
Partnership Projects:
- Center for Family Involvement
- Family to Family Network of Virginia
- Pre-Employment Transition Services Family Ambassador Project
- WIOA 511 Career Counseling
Expertise Areas:
- Special Education
- Transition
- Autism
- Advocacy
Education:
- Virginia Commonwealth University
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction (expected to graduate August 2025) - Virginia Commonwealth University
Disability Leadership-Va-LEND - Brigham Young University-Idaho
B.S. Marriage & Family Studies - Utah Valley University,
A.S. General Studies
Certifications and Licensure:
- Va-LEND
- Disability Leadership certification
- CITI certified
Research Interests:
- Early Childhood
- School Inclusion
- Transition
- Mental Health
- Rural Initiatives
Accomplishments:
- Member of planning committee for the Parent-to-Parent USA Leadership Institute, October 2023
- moderated multiple conference sessions and Co-presented a session on data
- Shared experiences living in rural Virginia in a Facebook Live Chat for Parenting Special Needs Magazine, November 2022
- Co-presented at the Family Voices National Conference, October 2022
- Co-presented at the American Council on Rural Special Education National Conference, March 2022
- Led a team at the Center for Family Involvement to create a product for recruiting volunteers, 2018
Professional Affiliations:
- The Arc of North Central Virginia