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we want you to thrive
It's our mission to empower individuals and families to create fulfilling goals through personalized support, collaborative planning, and unwavering advocacy.
Chelsea Huffman
Chelsea is an Independent Facilitator and the Founder of Exceptional Intentions who supports individuals and families navigating California’s Self-Determination Program.
She holds degrees in Psychology and a Master’s in Education and is a Certified Autism Specialist. Her professional background includes special education, behavior analysis and support, family support, case management, and advocacy. Her areas of experience include autism, special education—particularly extensive support needs (ESN)—early childhood education, and behavioral support.
Chelsea takes a strength-based, person-centered approach to helping individuals and families identify their goals and make informed choices about the supports and services that work best for them. She is passionate about advocacy and contributing to the development of a more ethical and supportive system. Her goal is to help each person have greater choice, independence, and control in building a life that reflects what matters to them.
Jenna Braun
Jenna Braun is a Certified Parent Coach with Connected Families, special needs advocate, and mom of three. As the adoptive mom of a neurodivergent child with complex support needs, Jenna brings both professional training and real-life experience navigating IEPs, Regional Center services, behavioral supports, and the everyday realities of raising a child who needs a little more from the adults around him.
Jenna is passionate about helping parents feel more confident, equipped, and supported as they advocate for their children and navigate challenging behaviors. Her approach combines practical strategies, compassion, and a deep belief that understanding what’s underneath a child’s behavior can transform the way families connect and move forward.
In addition to parent coaching, Jenna has experience in education, special needs ministry, foster and adoption support, and disability advocacy.
a note about language
"Exceptional"
At Exceptional Intentions, we want to promote the use of "exceptional" instead of "disability" to honor each person’s unique strengths, needs, and potential.
While we use "exceptional" to reflect a strength-based philosophy, we respect the term "disability" as a vital legal term that ensures rights and access. In official settings, we use appropriate legal language to support each person’s goals.
Our commitment is to see and support the whole person, not just a label.