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The Westra Journey


Our soul purpose to create Neuroshifts 

Our Story: From Survival to Brilliance

Long before our daughter Gabbi was diagnosed with autism at the age of four, we knew something was different — but we didn’t have the answers. Our days were filled with meltdowns, confusion, exhaustion, and endless worry. We were doing everything we could to support her, yet we were running on empty, trying to survive one day at a time.

Everything changed when one day in a place of despair, I asked myself one life-altering question:

“How can I feel better so we can show up better for our daughter?”

That question led us into what we now call the Green Zone — a place of calm, clarity, connection, and hope. As we found our own grounding, something amazing happened:

Gabbi found her path forward.
Her confidence grew.
Her passions started to blossom.
Her Zone of Brilliance became more clear.

Our family moved from surviving… to shining.

Today, Gabbi is a young adult, thriving, and inspiring everything we do.

Neuroshifts was born from this transformation — built with the belief that every family deserves a roadmap out of survival mode and into a life filled with joy, purpose, and possibility.

 

Our Mission

To empower families with neurodivergent children to move from surviving to thriving — unlocking brilliance, building resilience, and experiencing joy — while partnering with businesses and communities to create a truly Neuro-Ready world, where every mind belongs.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Vicky Westra

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Pier Westra

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Chris Cavaliere

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Maria Eugenia Salas
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Dennis Hartin

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Prasanna Karur

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Marilyn Burrows

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Chantel Stampfer

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