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
Stella Yothers, Supervisor
Mike Michaelian, 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)
Stella Yothers
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
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)