About Us

Meet Our Team

Samantha Gonzales, M.S., BCBA

Director & CEO

Ryan Gonzales, J.D.

Job Developer

Nikki Yabut, B.A.

Skills Coach

Adrian Capili, B.A.

Human Resources & Accounting

Kiela Garcia

Skills Coach

Nicholette Mendoza

Skills Coach

Samantha Zermeno

Activities Coordinator

Monserrat Esparza, A.S

Skills Coach

Julissa Raigoza, A.S.

Skills Coach

The Skill Development Center is a Community Integration Training and Employment Support Services day program that supports individuals served by the Tri-Counties Regional Center.

Our facility is an Adult Day Program licensed by the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services. (567609971)

Our Mission

Our mission is to help people overcome their learning, emotional, and physical differences, by teaching them the skills they need to obtain, and maintain, competitive, integrated, and meaningful employment.

Our Vision

Our vision is to maximize the extent to which the individuals we serve are able to direct their own services, by enabling individuals to develop their own Action Plans, and working toward what is important for reaching their goals through the context of what is important to that individual

  • 2000 Outlet Center Dr., Suite 230, Oxnard, CA 93036
  • 805-914-0029

Samantha Gonzales, M.S., BCBA

Director & CEO

Samantha Gonzales serves as the Program Director of the Skill Development Center, bringing over a decade of rich experience in working with children, adults, and caregivers. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst, she also holds a master’s degree in counseling from Cal State Fullerton. Samantha channels her expertise into creating a person-centered day program for participants, while also equipping staff with essential behavior analytic strategies. She is deeply committed to ensuring that every individual who joins the program is empowered to achieve their goals.

Ryan Gonzales, J.D.

Job Developer

My name is Ryan, and I’m the Skill Development Center’s Job Developer, and lead IW’s efforts to cultivate community partnerships and create local pathways to employment. I am ACRE-certified in Community Employment with an Emphasis in Customized Employment, and am currently earning my certification as a Person-Centered Thinking Trainer through The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices.

Before establishing IW in October 2018, I earned my law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where I focused on Public Law and Policy, Community Economic Development, and Disability Rights. Prior to my legal career, I worked as a Certified Administrator and Direct Support Professional for Adult Residential Facilities; and as an Instructor for Adult First Aid & CPR through the American Red Cross, and for non-violent crisis prevention and intervention through Professional Assault Crisis Training.

Currently, my work focuses on increasing inclusion and accessibility in employment, by helping business and community leaders to understand the business advantages of neurodiversity.

Nikki Yabut, B.A.

Skill Coach

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Adrian Capili, B.A.,

Human Resources & Accounting

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Kiela Garcia

Skills Coach

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Nicholette Mendoza

Skills Coach

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Samantha Zermeno

Activities Coordinator

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Monserrat Esparza, A.S

Skills Coach

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Julissa Raigoza, B.A.

Skills Coach

Coming Soon