Zach found his passion for working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum when he started working as a paraprofessional in a severe autism classroom at a local elementary school. Throughout his time as a paraprofessional, Zach discovered his love for teaching and a talent for helping students with learning differences. 

As a Live Skills Specialist and Supervisor, Zach has many roles, such as helping  students to learn and apply skills in Money Management and supporting various other Live staff in their job duties and the development of curriculum. Zach hopes to be an advocate for the students at ScenicView, and to help them understand their worth as individuals  in society!

Alva has over 20 years experience working with individuals with disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She worked with children and adults in group homes as well as site and community based programs. Alva also provided respite care for parents and care providers, currently she is a host parent for an individual with learning differences.  She obtained her National Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services  (ACRE),  as a Job Coach she helped individuals learn and accurately carry out their job duties.  Alva is passionate about helping others achieve their goals no matter how hard or long it takes. Because of her love for helping others she chose to work at ScenicView Academy.  During her free time she volunteers at Slate Canyon Youth Center and in the Children's Ministry at her church. Alva is originally from Southern California, when the weather is appropriate she enjoys road trips with her family, playing dominoes with her father, and barbecues with family and friends.

​Ana is a dedicated professional from Mexico City with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University Del Valle de México.She also pursued two years of Philosophy studies at  (UNAM), exploring fundamental questions of existence, knowledge, and ethics, with a particular focus on ancient Greek philosophy.

Her career began at Toyota, where she immersed herself in the Lean Production System, mastering techniques like just-in-time management, Kaizen, and the power of teamwork and employee empowerment. These principles have shaped her approach to operational excellence and problem-solving.

Ana then spent 12 years at Nestlé in Utah within the quality department. There, she applied Toyota Production System (TPM & 5s System) principles to drive continuous improvement and quality management. She also honed her skills in data analysis and statistics, becoming proficient in Excel to make data-informed decisions.

Combining her professional experience with her personal understanding as the mother of an autistic child, Ana has over 10 years of experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. She excels at interpreting non-verbal communication, de-escalating frustration, and fostering calm, compassionate environments. She works with a diverse group of students, advocating for their academics (legally aware of civil rights and EIP), social, and emotional growth while ensuring their safety and nurturing their potential.

​​As a life-long autistic person, Josh has faced and survived a wide variety of life experiences necessitating strong independence skills. After a decade of IT administration, he was attracted to the unique change of pace ScenicView Academy offered, where he could help make a difference in the lives of people like himself by teaching skills he had learned the hard way. He brings a logical approach to teaching combined with the powerful background of an autistic special interest in fine-dining cooking; this allows him to connect well with ScenicView's student population as well as distill cooking knowledge down to its bare essence. 

Josh is tired of hot weather and personally resents the sun. He loves hanging out in mountain landscapes and dabbling in coastal cuisine. Josh is also a voracious consumer of podcasts and an avid collector of calories.

Libby is deeply passionate about uplifting and celebrating neurodiversity, a value she brings to life through her role at Scenicview Academy as an On-Campus Work Skills Specialist. Using ABA principles, she empowers students to develop essential work skills while fostering a sense of confidence and independence. Libby earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Utah Valley University and is a certified Registered Behavior Technician. Since 2022, she has been dedicated to supporting the autism community.

Outside of work, Libby enjoys expressing her creativity through painting and drawing, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her two adorable kitties.

​​Mel is currently studying at Brigham Young University towards a BA in Exercise Sciences. During their time as an undergraduate, they had the opportunity to intern at ScenicView and fell in love with the organization as a whole. They love seeing students reach their full potential while having fun,  actively building community and rapport.

As a Live Skills Specialist, Mel helps students develop and maintain skills related to Transportation through collaborative teaching and mentoring. Mel has spent countless hours navigating public transportation here in Utah, and  providing insights on car/bike maintenance to many individuals. Mel is  a high-energy individual whose priorities are promoting inclusion in the community.

Outside of their work at ScenicView, Mel enjoys longboarding, weight-lifting, doing scientific research, celebrating their Brazilian heritage, and serving their community.

​​Ralph joined ScenicView in 2013 after a long career in the printing industry and has held a couple different positions. He is currently a Live Support Specialist and enjoys teaching independent living skills to help the students progress towards successful independence. 

Through personal experience overcoming his own challenges in life, Ralph understands the students’ differences and the difficulties they face. He relates to the students and enjoys working with them. He believes in possibilities and beating the odds. 

Ralph loves his family and is passionate about basketball.  He is competitive in all sports. He also enjoys watching movies and listening to music.