Meet the Team

J.I Jones BS in Psychology 

Hello, my name is Jeremey I. Jones was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona but currently a resident in San Diego, CA. I'm a serial entrepreneur that subscribes to the ideology of solution-based thinking. For every problem there is an equivalent solution. I have close to a decade in the behavior/mental health sector. 

I specialize in natural environment teaching (NET), business development and organizational efficiency. I bring the vision and awareness needed to create a productive company. My experience in business development, natural environment teaching and organizational efficiency has allowed me to help other businesses reach their goals.  One of my core objectives is to emphasize Innovation Support Living position on cultural competence and diversity.

I'm a highly motivated professional who is always looking for ways to improve himself. I view myself not only as a leader but a team player that has the ability to motivate and inspire those around me.

When I'm not coaching, supporting or mentoring staff. I love to spend time with my family, digesting thought provoking literature and taking trips to adventurous places.

CO-FOUNDER & Director OF operations

Teresa Ruiz 

Hello, My name is Teresa Ruiz I'm a native of San Diego, California and for the past 10 years, I've excelled in the field of behavioral health as an interventionist. My medical background is in psychiatry, my primary experience was working with clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse. I specialized in addiction counseling where I assisted in providing evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use disorder. 

Moreover, not only do I believe in evidence-based practices. I also believe in taking a holistic approach to treatment by understanding the importance of addressing all aspects of a client's life. I am passionate about helping my clients and their families recover and lead a healthy fulfilling life.

Furthermore, my interdisciplinary training has guided me into the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field. Having a strong foundation in (ABA) allows me to use this approach to help my clients develop healthier social behavior, reach realistic goals and have a better quality of life.

Most importantly family is the cornerstone of my existence. I pride myself on being a devoted mother of 4. I adore spending time with my family and taking spontaneous trips together. In my free time, I love reading, cooking and exploring the outdoors; I enjoy taking nature walks and hikes which allows me to create new experiences. I discovered the simple things in life can be the most fulfilling.