Meet our Staff
"Our mandate to lead stems from our lived experiences, our passion for children, and our calling to make a difference."
Tracy RegarD, Co-Founder of Beyond a Spectrum
Tracy RegarD, Co-Founder of Beyond a Spectrum
Tracy Regard, LCSW, BACS, & Co-Founder of Beyond A Spectrum
Tracy Regard LCSW-BACS received a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology with a concentration in Human Services Management and a minor in Sociology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1996. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1999. Along with Thomas Houdek, LCSW-BACS, she established Avoyelles’ first private counseling practice and worked there from 2005 until 2015. During this time, she realized the great shortage of services for individuals with autism and special needs in Avoyelles parish and the surrounding areas and dedicated herself to the cause. In 2015, Tracy completed a certification in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for children aged 0-5 under the supervision of Dr. Joy Osofsky, Dr. Phillip Stepka, and Dr. Amy Dickson all with the LSU Health Sciences Center Harris Infant Mental Health program. Tracy is also certified as a CARF surveyor. Tracy resides in Marksville with her husband and three sons and enjoys traveling, attending sports events with her family and is an avid animal lover. |
Jessica Dekle, Co-Founder of Beyond A Spectrum
Jessica is an Avoyelles parish native who graduated from Marksville High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. She has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years in human resources and administration in both the IOP and mental health rehabilitation environments. Jessica has assisted with CARF accreditation as the Corporate Administrative Director for the Southern Region for one of the largest MHR providers in Louisiana. The most rewarding experience for her has been ensuring members are receiving the services they need due to being in a rural underserved area. Jessica is looking forward to working with members, businesses, and professionals in the community to provide quality services in Avoyelles parish and the Central Louisiana area. Jessica is married and is the mother of two boys. |