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Rebecca Gassett, RN, MS, CPNP-PC, HWNC-BC is a pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in mental and behavioral health care for children, teens, and young adults ages 6–24. She supports families throughout Arizona with a focus on ADHD evaluations and treatment, teen anxiety, school avoidance, executive-function challenges, and family-centered care.

With more than 25 years of pediatric experience, Rebecca combines evidence-based medical care with coaching and practical strategies that help families feel supported, informed, and empowered. Her approach addresses the whole child—mind, body, emotions, environment, and daily functioning—while partnering closely with parents to create sustainable change.

Jessica Hess is an experienced educator and service coordinator with more than 15 years of dedication to supporting children, families, and educators through inclusive, developmentally responsive practices. She currently serves as an Early Intervention Service Coordinator with Sunshine Therapy services in Phoenix, where she partners with families of young children with developmental delays and disabilities. In this role, Jessica coordinates services across state and community systems, including AzEIP, ASDB, and Arizona’s Division of Developmental Disabilities, ensuring families receive seamless support and advocacy during critical early years.

Jessica brings a strong background in education, curriculum design, and program implementation. She previously worked as an Education Specialist in Gardening and Nutrition, collaborating with community organizations to create engaging, health-focused learning experiences for students. Her work emphasized equity, inclusion, and hands-on learning while also supporting professional learning for educators, university students, and community members.

In her career, Jessica has spent over a decade teaching science, math, neuroscience, and forensics. She designed innovative, inquiry-based curricula, led professional development focused on inclusive practices and technology integration, and developed highly successful neuroscience and forensics courses that maintained full enrollment for six consecutive years. Her commitment to excellence in education was recognized when she was named Arizona Middle-Level Association Teacher of the Year in 2016.

With strengths in family advocacy, service coordination, curriculum development, and community outreach, Jessica is deeply committed to empowering children, families, and educators through collaboration, compassion, and evidence-based practice.