Meet Our Team
Our team of highly skilled and compassionate professionals, including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Speech Therapists, and Behavioral Therapists, work together to provide evidence-based treatment to improve the quality of life of those we serve.
We believe that a warm and supportive environment is essential for effective therapy. At Luminous Pathways, we strive to create a family-like atmosphere where our clients feel comfortable and safe. Our team members are not just colleagues but also part of the Luminous Pathways family, working together to provide the best possible care for our clients.
Venkat Gandham
Founder & Managing Director
Venkat, the founder of Luminous Pathways, is a parent of a special needs adult son who was diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability. Venkat is a Software Engineer and part-time IT Consultant by profession. As the President of Luminous, he guides the organization’s operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring the effective delivery of services. Venkat and the Luminous team are dedicated to developing and delivering programs for individuals with special needs, collaborating with parents, professionals, partner organizations, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
Kamie Stelling
Director of Operations
Meet Kamie, our Director of Operations. Kamie has been working within the special needs, autism, intellectual delayed community for over 17 years. Before joining the Luminous Pathways team, Kamie helped run a group home for autistic teenagers who had severe behaviors. Kamie is also a volunteer coach for Special Olympics. Kamie is also a special needs mom. Kamie’s goal is to bring good qualified personnel and services into the homes of the Luminous Pathways clients.
Greg Bretzing
Director of Marketing and Outreach
Greg was born and raised in the East Bay, attended college in San Luis Obispo, and now resides in San Francisco. He started volunteering with the special needs community in high school and studied Psychology at Cal State East Bay intending to continue his work with the special needs community and their families. On his weekends, Greg enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and camping.
Marni Dick
ABA Director
She has extensive experience in behavior solutions for challenging behaviors. For over 15 years she owned and operated a behaviorally focused group home for children who are on the spectrum as well as having Intellectual disabilities.