About Us

 CEO of Spectrum Love Inc. 

 She has a passion for working with the special needs community.  She is an educator, administrator, special needs coordinator and advocate in the North Florida area.  She has over 20 years of experience working with the special needs population. Her heart is dedicated to helping individuals have a positive and 

 CEO of Spectrum Love Inc. 

 She has a passion for working with the special needs community.  She is an educator, administrator, special needs coordinator and advocate in the North Florida area.  She has over 20 years of experience working with the special needs population. Her heart is dedicated to helping individuals have a positive and safe environment to foster social development. From her own personal experience with a son that has Asperger’s, she has experienced the highs and lows that lack of socialization can cause.  She plans to take her experiences and use them to help others achieve goals and relationships. 

Community Engagement Director

He has over two decades of experience working with nonprofits and a strong passion for youth programs.  Mr. Jackson has worked in government and volunteered with organizations such as Big Brothers and Sisters, United Way, Jesus for Juveniles and Boy Scouts of America.  He desires to use his talents in business

Community Engagement Director

He has over two decades of experience working with nonprofits and a strong passion for youth programs.  Mr. Jackson has worked in government and volunteered with organizations such as Big Brothers and Sisters, United Way, Jesus for Juveniles and Boy Scouts of America.  He desires to use his talents in business, technology, education, and administration to further build the success of Spectrum Love. His enthusiasm and passion for social development programs will be an integral part of growing community awareness and help bring further insight to our nonprofit.  

Advocacy Director

 A devoted mother to her own special needs child, Ms. Khan combines passion & expertise into supporting people with disabilities in various capacities. She is an accomplished professional in the field of Disability Support Services. She works with clients from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities as a Waver Support Co

Advocacy Director

 A devoted mother to her own special needs child, Ms. Khan combines passion & expertise into supporting people with disabilities in various capacities. She is an accomplished professional in the field of Disability Support Services. She works with clients from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities as a Waver Support Coordinator and holds a position within the Council For Professional Recognition as a PS specialist. She additionally participates in The Parent Educational Engagement Partner Program (PEEP.) 

Fundraising Director 

Ms. Elaine Samaan brings a wealth of knowledge to our team through her extensive background in educational leadership and hands-on administrative expertise. She holds a master’s degree in education leadership and nonprofit leadership. She is an accomplished real estate agent in Northeast Florida and continues to demon

Fundraising Director 

Ms. Elaine Samaan brings a wealth of knowledge to our team through her extensive background in educational leadership and hands-on administrative expertise. She holds a master’s degree in education leadership and nonprofit leadership. She is an accomplished real estate agent in Northeast Florida and continues to demonstrate unparalleled dedication and skill in helping clients achieve their property goals.

Program Expert Director

Mia was born and raised in southern New Jersey. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. After graduation, Mia moved to Jacksonville and began her career working with children with developmental disabilities. Mia became a Board-Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaB

Program Expert Director

Mia was born and raised in southern New Jersey. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. After graduation, Mia moved to Jacksonville and began her career working with children with developmental disabilities. Mia became a Board-Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in 2003. She worked for the Jericho School, and shortly thereafter, began her own ABA Therapy practice. In short time, Mia became well known in the industry for her work with children with autism and was selected to be the first director of Little Star Center of Jacksonville.

Mia then moved back to New Jersey to begin raising her family. She came back to work, and worked again in private practice. Thereafter, she began working in the public schools setting as a Behavioral Specialist. She never forgot about her time in Jacksonville, and came back with her family in 2017. Since that time, Mia has worked in the St. Johns County School system as a District Behavioral Specialist.

Mia’s love, passion and commitment for working with children continues to shine. She will bring this extensive background to the Board for Spectrum Love. In Mia’s spare time, she is usually on a sports field watching her boys play lacrosse or on the pickleball courts.

Marketing Director 

Conni Janitz is a highly respected leader in the emergency dispatch field, bringing over 24 years of expertise to her work. She is passionate about empowering dispatchers and optimizing emergency communication systems, making her a key figure in the industry. Beyond her extensive dispatch experience, Conni also has a st

Marketing Director 

Conni Janitz is a highly respected leader in the emergency dispatch field, bringing over 24 years of expertise to her work. She is passionate about empowering dispatchers and optimizing emergency communication systems, making her a key figure in the industry. Beyond her extensive dispatch experience, Conni also has a strong background in marketing and is a trained Public Information Officer (PIO). She has served as PIO for the American Red Cross and the Office of Emergency Services at the county level, as well as on several boards, including the Salida Regional Fire District Board and Kentucky View Estates Board. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Marketing Manager for Orchard Supply Hardware. Currently, Conni serves as the QPR Project Administrator at Priority Dispatch Corporation, further demonstrating her dedication to improving dispatch procedures and enhancing emergency response effectiveness. Her diverse experience and comprehensive knowledge enable her to provide valuable insights into team performance, managing critical situations, fostering positive work environments and executing impactful marketing strategies.

Secretary

Ashlyn Reed, a native of North East Florida and devoted mother of two, brings a unique blend of compassion and experience to our team. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science with a concentration in Public Health in 2021. Ashlyn possesses expertise in consumer-directed care for special needs individuals and additional experienc

Secretary

Ashlyn Reed, a native of North East Florida and devoted mother of two, brings a unique blend of compassion and experience to our team. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science with a concentration in Public Health in 2021. Ashlyn possesses expertise in consumer-directed care for special needs individuals and additional experience having grown up with a sibling with special needs. She plans on utilizing her talents to further the mission of Spectrum Love Inc by finding innovative and creative ways for inclusion of all people with diverse abilities.

Board Member

Dr Janitz is a physician at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, specializing in family and sports medicine. As a sports physician, he frequently volunteers to work local athletic events at the Duval County high schools, University of North Florida, and Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. His passion for inclusion and advocacy 

Board Member

Dr Janitz is a physician at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, specializing in family and sports medicine. As a sports physician, he frequently volunteers to work local athletic events at the Duval County high schools, University of North Florida, and Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. His passion for inclusion and advocacy for individuals with special needs is deeply personal, as his brother is on the autism spectrum. 

Dr. Janitz has long been a committed volunteer, playing key roles in non-profits focused on improving the lives of those with disabilities. He has led initiatives with the Alzheimer’s Association, organized Habitat for Humanity projects, coached special needs athletic teams, made a large impact on special needs inclusion within the Modesto City Schools system in California, and serves annually as a volunteer for Tim Tebow's Night to Shine. 

As a board member of Spectrum Love Inc., he will  continue his advocacy for safe, inclusive environments for individuals with special needs. Tyler Janitz