Michele Jodock
Founder/Chief Executive Officer and Senior Job Developer
Michele is a Social Worker & Job Developer, and recipient of the Job Developer of the Year from Department of Rehabilitation. Ms. Jodock has an extensive background in non-profit vocational support. Michele attended University of Washington in Seattle with a Bachelors in Integrated Applied Social Science & a Masters in Social Work. Michele has successfully placed over 500 people with disabilities into meaningful, custom jobs in the community. She founded this company using her years of experience and deep empathy and passion for empowering those with disabilities.
Luke Vogt
Tracy Van Slyke
Eric Simon
Director of Business Operations and Job Developer
Luke comes to Vantage Point with over 20 years experience in the Finance industry. He has a Bachelors Degree from USC. His role is strategizing, forecasting, business development, and assisting to automate and streamline processes to ensure effective business operations.
Eric Simon
Tracy Van Slyke
Eric Simon
Programs Manager
and Job Developer
Mr. Simon comes to Vantage Point Inc. with 15 years of experience in Job Development and Social Services. He studied at University of Las Vegas with a focus on Communications. Eric has strong relationships with local businesses, big and small, in San Diego and North County.
Cathy Souza
Tracy Van Slyke
Tracy Van Slyke
Job Developer
Cathy Souza is a Job Developer for Vantage Point. She brings over 10 years of experience working in Social Work including at TERI inc and the San Diego Regional Center. She has a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from CSUSM. She is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish.
Tracy Van Slyke
Tracy Van Slyke
Tracy Van Slyke
Senior Job Developer
As an experienced Job Developer my background has included working with Project Search, Vets, Dislocated Workers, Ticket to Work and a diverse population of job seekers with challenges and barriers to employment. Working with the local business communities and learning about positions, unmet needs has allowed me to f
Senior Job Developer
As an experienced Job Developer my background has included working with Project Search, Vets, Dislocated Workers, Ticket to Work and a diverse population of job seekers with challenges and barriers to employment. Working with the local business communities and learning about positions, unmet needs has allowed me to facilitate opportunities for employment where non may have existed before. I enjoy what I do.... It is rewarding and exciting to help someone get that job! Whether it is a new job or a first job!
Bianca Allende Boyd
Rosita Lopez Pedraza
Rosita Lopez Pedraza
Program Manager
and Job Developer
Bianca received her B.A in Education and Visual Arts from Bowdoin College. She has been working with clients at Vantage Point since its founding in 2020. Bianca is focused on developing curriculum and learning programs that are accessible and equitable for Vantage Point’s clients. She has a history of volu
Program Manager
and Job Developer
Bianca received her B.A in Education and Visual Arts from Bowdoin College. She has been working with clients at Vantage Point since its founding in 2020. Bianca is focused on developing curriculum and learning programs that are accessible and equitable for Vantage Point’s clients. She has a history of volunteering in education-focused nonprofits and teaching in diverse classrooms.
¡Y habla Español!
Rosita Lopez Pedraza
Rosita Lopez Pedraza
Rosita Lopez Pedraza
Administrative Assistant
I graduated from CSUSM with a bachelor's degree in psychology and I am bilingual, speaking English and Spanish. My role is to assist with administrative tasks. I have had a lot of experience with programs such as Vantage Point and the Department of Rehabilitation and I am very excited to be able to help others in the way that Vantage Point has helped me.
Ali Brown
Rosita Lopez Pedraza
Katie Meitchik
Job Developer
Ali received her B.S. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University and has a history of working in Recruiting, HR, and Applied Behavior Analysis. She has vast experience working with resume building and interview prep and strives to help all clients feel interview ready! Ali also has experience working ABA, providing B
Job Developer
Ali received her B.S. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University and has a history of working in Recruiting, HR, and Applied Behavior Analysis. She has vast experience working with resume building and interview prep and strives to help all clients feel interview ready! Ali also has experience working ABA, providing Behavior Therapy to individuals on the spectrum. She is focused on building rapport with clients and creating a positive environment while they are on the hunt for their dream job!
Katie Meitchik
Rosita Lopez Pedraza
Katie Meitchik
Job Developer
Katie is a passionate advocate for accessibility within education, community-based care work, and healing justice. She graduated from Pitzer College with her B.A in Sociology and a minor in Gender and Feminist Studies with an emphasis on DEI education and Disability Studies. She has prior experience working within disability services in higher education and in local non profits.
Tank
Simon
Simon
Head of Treat Testing
Tank graduated with his training certificate from K9 Performance and specializes in walking off leash. He is an expert at testing treats - especially bananas, milk bones, and literally anything else he can get his paws on. You will usually find him in our Carlsbad office.
Simon
Simon
Simon
Chief Belly Rub Coordinator
Simon is an accomplished "good boy" with expertise in taking naps and being adorable. He is always happy to advise clients on best strategies for belly rubs and pets. Simon works a hybrid schedule and can be found in the Carlsbad office most Mondays.