Dr. Zipporah Levi-Shackleford is the Founder of and the Behavior & Education Consultant for Creative Approach Development Center in Richmond, VA. Inspired by her experiences of being a special needs sibling and parent she is a strong advocate in the fields of disability, mental health, and education. She assists individuals and families with setting up systems and learning new skills to overcome challenges and behaviors that interfere with reaching goals and increasing independence. She also provides training to businesses and organizations to help them better understand how to support people with disabilities and mental health impairments and those who support them.
Zipporah has a Doctorate in education and certifications in Positive Behavior Supports, Disability Leadership, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has spoken and trained across the country on these topics and serves as the Secretary for the Arc of Virginia Board of Directors, Chair for the Parent to Parent USA DEI Task force and Board Treasurer, and Chair for the PAIMI Committee and Board Member for the Disability Law Center of Virginia.