Are you newly facing the challenge of raising or caring for a loved one diagnosed with special needs
and seeking for guidance to navigate this new reality?
WHAT WE DO
At Project Zoe, we offer compassionate, personalized support to individuals and families. We help you
navigate this experience by providing practical tools and a roadmap tailored to your needs.
We begin with a comprehensive assessment to understand your circumstances, environment,
challenges, and resources. Then, we co-create a realistic strategic plan that guides you to a
Zone where you can make decisions with clarity, seize the Opportunity to learn what you need,
and find Empowerment to carry out actions focused on supporting your goals and promoting
sustained well-being.
With over three decades of extensive management and consulting experience in the technology industry, I've had the privilege of collaborating with top individuals and global organizations from diverse industries and cultures, facilitating changes and providing mentoring that have yielded tangible results.
As an immigrant, I faced the great challenge of building a fulfilling life in a foreign country, integrating my children into a new environment and advancing professionally in Silicon Valley's competitive job market. The journey wasn't easy, with ups and downs in my career while balancing work commitments with the natural demands of a growing family.
On a more personal level, my role as a parent has been challenged and enriched by the continuous and evolving hurdles presented by parenting a child with special needs.
From these experiences, I've learned the crucial importance of self-care, lifelong learning, and flexibility to make timely adjustments in an ever-changing world. These factors, complemented by the support of qualified professionals, have been key in successfully navigating such a delicate responsibility and balancing it with other aspects of life.
Today, as I reflect on my journey, I am grateful for the support, courage and resilience that sustained me through tough times. These life experiences have fueled my passion towards a higher purpose: supporting other individuals facing similar challenges to mine, whether in their professional or personal lives and who are committed to advancing in their own journeys.
YLMIA VALES - FOUNDER
WHO WE ARE
Years ago, I found myself where many families are today: one of my children was diagnosed
with a developmental disorder. I was overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, navigating a
labyrinth of decisions while trying to secure the right care and support, all while managing a
demanding career and family life. There was no clear roadmap, just a flood of conflicting advice,
too many options or none at all, and mounting pressure.
What truly helped me move forward wasn’t just having information, it was creating a clear,
realistic plan grounded in my specific circumstances: the resources I had, the limitations I faced,
and the strengths within me and my family. That experience didn’t just carry me through, it
inspired me and reshaped the way I now support others navigating this path.
