Educators, advocates, and the people who pick up the phone.

Dr. Sadie M. Randle is the owner, founder, and lead consultant at Unique Pathways. Her career began at the Spring Hill Dr. Barnardo Residential School for children and adults with autism in Yorkshire, England, before she relocated to California in 2003 and joined the Santa Clara County Office of Education as an Education Specialist for the Autism Project.

Recognized for her creativity and meticulous approach, Sadie was honored as Santa Clara County Teacher of the Year in 2015. She holds a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Innovation, with a published dissertation on Psychological Safety in the Workplace, and has served as School Director at several of the Bay Area's most respected non-public schools.

She is President and Founder of The Bridge the Gap Fund, a non-profit, and President-Elect of the Autism Society.

Elizabeth Rodriguez has spent more than a decade supporting students with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorder and related needs. Her work integrates behavior management, communication strategies, vocational skills, and community-based learning.

Her path into education was deeply personal — inspired by her sibling, who has a significant disability. Before becoming a classroom educator, Elizabeth worked as a behavior technician in home and clinical settings, and has been actively involved with organizations like Nuevo Horizontes that advocate for children with special needs.

Victoria Johnston is an intern at Unique Pathways Educational Consulting. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Sociology, along with a minor in Education, Democracy, and Justice. Drawing on her strong foundation in the social sciences and humanities, Victoria is passionate about supporting individuals and families through compassionate, person-centered practices.

Through her internship at Unique Pathways, Victoria hopes to deepen her understanding of special education, advocacy, and educational consulting while gaining hands-on experience supporting students and families. She is particularly interested in learning how individualized supports can empower people to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

In her role, Victoria provides administrative, organizational, and outreach support to help ensure the smooth operation of services, while developing the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in the disability community throughout her future career.