Meet Our Staff
Jill Schieber, LCSW, ASDCS, Owner & Founder
Jill Schieber is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist and has trained in matchmaking. She has worked in the field as a Social Worker for 40 years.
Having worked extensively with individuals and families of neurodivergent and developmentally delayed adult children for many years, it became apparent that making friends and finding romantic partners are especially hard for these individuals.
For the typically developing adult, meeting a romantic partner is often a difficult and daunting task. For those that are socially challenged, this can be close to impossible, due to their unique challenges and lack of opportunity. Many become isolated and understandably depressed as a result.
For these reasons, Jill decided to create Matchmaking for the Socially Challenged to connect people. She feels all people should have the ability to connect and experience healthy relationships, both platonic and romantic.
Jill has been happily married for 35 years and has two adult children.
Karen Ottenstein, Administrative Assistant
Karen Ottenstein has degrees in both Communication and Psychology and worked in the Advertising business before becoming a stay-at-home mom to her two children. During this time, she became involved in her school community where she was able to put her administrative talent to work. In addition, she became personally involved with the Special Needs community. Feeling intrigued by her new knowledge, she became further interested in helping this population.
Karen is thrilled to combine her professional experience with her new passion, supporting and bringing meaningful social experiences to those having Social Challenges. Being happily married for 16 years, she is especially excited to work towards bringing others this same experience as well.
Kim Resnick, Relationship Coach
Kim Resnick is a New York State Licensed Special Education Teacher who has held various positions in the field for the past 25 years. Kim has actively coached the neurodiverse and developmentally delayed population in many aspects and is excited to now direct her efforts entirely towards relationships.
Over the years, Kim has particularly studied and become interested in the dynamics of relationships and in bringing people together. She also has been successful in setting up several thriving long-term romantic relationships.
Kim has been happily married for 22 years and has 2 children.
Rachel Kaufman, Relationship Coach
Rachel Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with both neurodivergent and developmentally delayed adults. Her experience focuses on identifying and treating the many challenges they face. She also has extensive experience with clients who face difficulties in connecting, forming and maintaining relationships. Rachel successfully provides guidance, support and counseling to those struggling with these issues.
In addition, Rachel has worked with couples helping them navigate and maintain their connection. She is passionate about helping people to form healthy and meaningful relationships, both romantic, and platonic and is looking forward to the opportunity to focus on this needed area.
Rachel has been happily married for 20 years and has 2 children.
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