To meet the mission of A.C.T., Inc. the management team was selected for their strong and extensive background in education, leadership and volunteerism in the field of developmental disabilities.
Thomas I. Lattyak, Executive Director
Nancy Parelskin, Administrator of Consumer Services
Christian Depaz, Area Manager
Stella Yothers, Administrative Supervisor
Mike Michaelian, Field Supervisor
Regina Romo, Field Supervisor
Rosemary Robles,Field Supervisor
Thomas I. Lattyak
Executive Director
With A.C.T., Inc. Since 1967
Tom began working in the field of Special Education over 40 years ago. In 1970 he received a B.A. in English from Whittier College. In 1976 he received a Masters in Education, Special Education, from California State Los Angeles.
He is certified by the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) as a trainer in AIDS education and prevention. He is also certified to work with dually diagnosed individuals by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Memberships
American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Independent Living Coalition of Southern California (ILCSC)
National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)
Nancy Parelskin
Administrator of Consumer Services
With A.C.T., Inc. Since 1997
Nancy has over 30 years experience in the field of education and health care. In 1967 she received her B.S. from California State Los Angeles. She has worked in early childhood education in the South Pasadena, California school system, and she has worked as an administrator for several hospitals and medical centers including Huntington Memorial Hospital.
Memberships
American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Independent Living Coalition of Southern California (ILCSC)
National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)
Christian Depaz
Area Manager
With A.C.T., Inc. Since 2007
Christian has over 6 years experience in the field of Special Education. In 2010 he received his B.S. in Human Services from University of Phoenix. He is well versed in working with the dually diagnosed, forensics and court issues, including diversion, probation and parole.
Bi-lingual:
English and Spanish
Memberships
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Stella Yothers
Administrative Supervisor
With A.C.T., Inc. Since 1996
Stella has over 20 years of experience in management and has been an active volunteer for over 30 years with agencies such as Angels Flight, Junior All American Football, Whittier High School Booster, Mac Laren Hall and Adult Gather United in Autism. She is certified in assisting individuals with Diabetes through Kaiser Permanente.
Bi-lingual:
English and Spanish
Memberships
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Sooren Mike Michaelian
Field Supervisor
With A.C.T., Inc. Since 1988
Mike graduated from the School of Human Behavior in 1996 and has over 40 years in management and supervision. He is a leader in the field of Consumer Self-Advocacy through his outreach, training and support of consumers.
Bi-lingual:
English, Farsi, Armenian, and Afghani
Memberships
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Regina Romo
Field Supervisor
With A.C.T., Inc. Since 2004
Regina Romo has over 15 years experience working with individuals with Autism, Tourette Syndrome and other disabilities. In 1993 she received her A.S. Degree in Administration of Justice from Rio Hondo Community College and in 2005 she received a dual B.A. Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Cal State San Bernardino. She has worked in the California State Prison System and is currently attending law school.
Bi-lingual:
English and Spanish
Memberships
Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA)
Rosemary Robles
Field Supervisor
With A.C.T., Inc. Since 2004
Rosemary Robles has over 10 years experience with individuals with a diagnosis of a developmental disability and/or mental health needs. In 2000 she received her Degree in Business Administration from Watterson College. She is well versed in forensics and court issues, including diversion, probation and parole.
She is certified in Crisis Intervention and has extensive experience in community based sports, such as Junior All American Football, Pony Baseball and American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).
Bi-lingual:
English and Spanish
Memberships
Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA)