Gabriela Lavezzari was a successful executive in life sciences when she hit a wall. Her younger daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, depression, anxiety, and autism, and suddenly, all the problem-solving skills that had propelled her career forward didn't apply to special-needs parenting.

Through years of navigating this journey, Gabriela discovered what parents of neurodivergent children truly need: someone who has been there and actually understands, combined with practical tools and professional expertise. This realization led her to become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor and mental health coach in training—and to create ANKYRA, the support system she wished she'd had fifteen years ago.