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Support our families can use.

CORE PROGRAMS : Our programs are designed to reduce barriers and help families turn recommendations into meaningful support at home, at school, and in the community. 

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Direct Family Support. Essential adaptive tools that may not be available through insurance. 

  • Sensory regulation tools

  • Communication supports

  • Safety equipment

  • Adaptive daily living tools

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Resource Navigation. Guidance through complex systems and available supports.

  • Regional Center services

  • IEPs and special education

  • Therapy providers

  • Benefits and disability services

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Education & Advocacy. Knowledge and preparation that strengthen family advocacy.

  • Parent workshops

  • IEP preparation support

  • Understanding diagnoses

  • Educational rightsr clients

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Community Connection. Welcoming spaces where families can feel understood and supported.

  • Parent support groups

  • Neurodiverse youth groups

  • Family events

  • Community education

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Built Around Dignity & Access

We affirm neurodiversity as a natural and valuable part of human variation and believe every child deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. We work to ensure support is not limited by income, insurance, language, culture, or circumstance, providing families with practical tools, knowledge, and resources they can use in everyday life. We empower families to advocate confidently for their children while building stronger communities where no family has to navigate neurodiversity alone. Our approach honors each family’s language, culture, identity, and lived experience, recognizing that meaningful support begins by meeting people where they are.

Meet the leadership people behind SEAMOS

Our team brings together experience, compassion, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful change. Together, we combine expertise across leadership, advocacy, community engagement, and social impact to build stronger pathways of support and opportunity for neurodivergent individuals and underserved families.

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Dr. Yan M. Somoza Jr., PhD

Founder, CEO & Clinical Director

Dr. Yan is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Somos Psychological and Seamos. He is passionate about creating better access to compassionate, culturally responsive care for neurodivergent individuals and families. Through his work, he brings together clinical expertise, community support, and a belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to feel understood, supported, and empowered.

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Debra Pollock

Secretary at Seamos Social Impact Foundation

Debra brings more than 30 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations. She’s passionate about bringing people together, building strong communities, and helping organizations create lasting, positive change. As Secretary of Seamos, Debra helps support the team and the Foundation’s work to make life better for neurodivergent individuals and families.

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Todd Smookler

Chief Financial Officer

Todd brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury retail, business, and entrepreneurship. He has led multimillion-dollar operations and worked with brands including Barneys New York, Sergio Rossi, and St. John Knits. As CFO of Seamos, Todd helps keep the organization financially strong and growing, bringing his experience in business, operations, and strategic planning to support the Foundation’s work and its community.

The Seamos Internship Team

A team of young graduates bringing fresh perspectives, compassion, and energy to SEAMOS as we learn, grow, and make a difference together.

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Yussha Haque

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Yussha is a UCLA graduate passionate about pediatrics, youth advocacy, community support, graphic design, and culturally responsive family care.

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Lauren Chiang

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Lauren is a UC Berkeley graduate with experience in disability studies, Down syndrome care, autism support, and family advocacy.

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Karishma Khanal

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Karishma is a UCI graduate passionate about public health, pediatrics, and holistic, family-centered care for children with disabilities.

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Hanna O-Lee

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Hanna is a UCSD graduate passionate about developmental-behavioral pediatrics, autism research, behavioral therapy, and supporting children with disabilities and families.

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Vanessa Chao

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Vanessa is a UCSB graduate passionate about child psychology, developmental needs, and inclusive programs supporting children through movement and community.

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Rami Koudsi

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Rami is a UC Riverside graduate aspiring to become a cardiologist, passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and families throughout the Inland Empire.

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Kaden Yang

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Kaden is a UCLA graduate passionate about neurodiversity, inclusive arts, and adaptive sports, with experience supporting individuals through music, creativity, and athletics.

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Arthur Chebishian

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Arthur is a UCLA biology graduate interested in anesthesiology and sports medicine, passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and their families.

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Faris Alzergani

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Faris is a UC Davis biology graduate eager to learn about neurodevelopmental care and connect families with resources tailored to their needs.

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