Meet the Team
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Gail Garza, MS, CCC-SLP
Head of School
A South Florida native, Gail moved to Boston to complete her masters degree in speech language pathology. After discovering her passion for working with autistic youth, she moved to Seattle to join the ICAN team because of it’s interdisciplinary team and values. Gail has a passion for teaching gestalt language processors and mentoring SLPs and other professionals on the importance of a child-led, strengths-based approach for children with language development differences.
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Morgan Lloyd, MS, BCBA, LBA
Dean of Students
Morgan got started in the field of ABA as a kid, as a peer model for her autistic siblings. Her undergraduate degree in Psychology Science- Behavioral Neurobiology sparked her interest in early brain development. After working at a high intensity behavior school connected to Johns Hopkins University and The Kennedy Krieger Institute, Morgan got a Masters of Science in ABA from Northeastern University, with a focus in early intervention. Morgan’s family connection to autism has made her passionate about high quality, trauma-informed care that involves the family at every step. At ICAN, Morgan initiated and leads several programs, including LEAP, JUMP, and BCBA Residency. Outside of work, Morgan loves traveling, doing puzzles, and hunting through thrift stores with a McDonald’s Diet Coke.
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Ashley Dowell, M.Ed. SpED
Special Education Teacher
Ashley is an educator from Wichita, Kansas, with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Special Education. Throughout her teaching career, she has worked in behavior-focused settings and approaches her work through a trauma-informed lens. She prioritizes relationships, structure, safety, and trust in her classroom. She is passionate about supporting children from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of needs, and has a deep commitment to autistic youth, shaped by both her professional and personal experiences.
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Jasmine Buezo, BA, CBT, RBT
BT Supervisor and Resource Manager
Jasmine began her career as a Behavior Technician in 2020 after earning her BA in Psychology from Central Washington University. She became BT Supervisor in 2023 and is deeply committed to helping other Behavior Technicians grow and thrive. Currently, she is pursuing an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for Children and Adolescents, with the long-term goal of supporting neurodivergent children and families through counseling. In her free time, Jasmine enjoys playing video games and visiting local beaches.
