Meet the Advocates
Kelly Camp
At Upcountry Advocate LLC, we are passionate education advocates dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in securing the best possible services for their children in school. Our journey has evolved, and we're excited to share how our recent restructuring has transformed the way we operate.
Originally, we worked independently, each focusing on our unique strengths and areas of expertise. Kelly excelled at diving deep into data, identifying root issues, and developing creative solutions. Meanwhile, Maia thrived in humanizing our clients, emphasizing their strengths, and ensuring parents felt reassured and empowered throughout the process. Both work extremely well with school teams throughout the IEP meetings.
Recognizing the power of collaboration, we decided to combine our strengths and work together on every case. This new approach allows us to provide a more comprehensive and efficient service to our clients, a seamless support system in place, and two brilliant minds working together, for you.
Maia recently completed COPAA 2.0, expanding her skills in special education advocacy. She and Kelly work together to support IEP teams in creating plans that are student-centered, effective, and grounded in what is right for each individual learner.
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Through their collaborative approach, Maia and Kelly have successfully supported numerous families in achieving meaningful outcomes—whether that means improved services, better accommodations, or more inclusive educational experiences. Their work is guided by a commitment to equity, neurodivergent-affirming practices, and the belief that strengths-based collaboration leads to better results for everyone involved.
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They regularly develop and lead workshops and presentations focused on practical strategies for IEP collaboration, implementing accommodations, and incorporating an understanding of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) into the IEP process. Their style is direct, informed, and focused on building relationships that lead to sustainable, student-focused solutions.
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Maia and Kelly believe that when families and teams work together in good faith, with clarity and purpose, students benefit. Their record of success reflects this belief in action.
