At Braille Institute, we’re pros at bringing clarity to people’s lives. From our skilled instructors to our certified staff of low vision occupational therapists and social workers, our team illuminates paths to independence and boundless possibilities. Discover the heart and expertise behind Braille Institute.
Meet Our Specialists
Low Vision Occupational Therapists
Katie Scheuring – DScOT, CLVT, Director
Andrew Cabal – MS, OTR/L, CLVT
Melissa Caruso – BS, COTA/L, CAPS
Caitlin Covert – OTD, OTR/L, CLVT
Rebecca Davis – COTA/L
Jennifer Debraal – BA, COTA/L
Nadia German – COTA/L
Elizabeth Lamprecht – MS, OTR/L, CLVT
Desiree Lanford – MS, OTR/L, CLVT
Jonas Latinette – COTA/L, CAPS
Jennifer Lian – MS, OTR/L, CSRS, CLVT
Jhoenalyn Mendoza – BS, COTA/L, CLVT
Daniele Rahmen – MS, OTR/L, CLVT
Carolilna Rollins – COTA/L
Creig Smith – OTD, OTR/L, CLVT
Julie Trinh – BS, COTA/L
John Turner – MS, OTR/L, CBIS, CLVT
Taylor Yandoli – MS, OTR/L, CLVT
Social Workers
Hannah Thomson – LCSW, Director
Leticia (Letty) Hernandez – MSW, Blind and Low Vision Social Worker
Miriam Hermoso – MSW, Blind and Low Vision Social Worker
Jeremy Hill, – MSW, Blind and Low Vision Social Worker
Carrie Kennedy – MSW, Blind and Low Vision Social Worker
Toni Liquornik – MSW, Blind and Low Vision Social Worker
Orientation and Mobility
Karen K. Esquival-Mayes – COMS, Director
Rumana Fouzia Choudhury – M.A., COMS
Maricarmen Garcia – COMS
Carolina Lopez – M.A., COMS
Keema McClung – M.Ed.
Martha Neri
Rachel Silva
Marissa J. Sylvester – COMS
Adrienn Torab
Tzeng H. Yen – COMS
Child & Youth Consultants and Specialists
Patricia L. Gallardo – Director, Child and Youth Development
Brehana Hernandez – Consultant, Child Development
Diana A. Picazo – Consultant, Child Development
Irma E. Reyes – Consultant, Child Development
Madeleine Hernandez – Sr. Manager, International Youth Programs
Aidan Garrett – Youth Specialist
Kyra Mayes – Youth Specialist
Jocelyn Martinez Rivera – Youth Specialist
Did You Know?
You can volunteer at the Braille Institute and make a real impact in someone’s life.
Lean On Us
Kathryn
Braille Institute Coachella Valley Student
Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our Team!
Work should be more than a way to earn a living; it should be gratifying and fun. Explore rewarding opportunities and be a part of our mission to make an impact in the lives of others.
Educate. Empower. Lead.
Contact Us
Phone: 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (PT)




