Our Board and Executive Team

Dominique Gonzalez, executive director

Also known as Niki, was inspired at a young age to work with others who have special needs after her younger brother was born with Down Syndrome. Her passion to help others live a life without limits inspired her to complete her doctorate in Occupational Therapy. While she wrapped up her academic journey, her love for arts and crafts lead to her volunteering with Special Needs Solutions. Niki has now begun her career as a school based Occupational Therapist where she gets to lead Animal Assisted Therapy with her therapy dog, Oso.  

David Gordon, project coordinator

During the first forty years of professional life, David conducted hundreds of seminars in the field of psychotherapy, as well as publishing seven books on topics such as therapeutic metaphor and modeling human behavior. In addition, he has published Out There, an adventure series for middle school readers. But being the founding executive director of Special Needs Solutions and, now, its project coordinator are by far the most fulfilling endeavors he has been a part of.

Paul gordon, Director

Paul practices law in Oakland and is a former member of the State Bar of California.  He has represented numerous nonprofit corporations, and has served on the board of several nonprofits, including a Bay Area dance company and a charitable trust that makes grants to animal welfare organizations.