Meet Our Leadership Team
Blending professional experience with passion for the under-served and marginalized
Melanie BoudreauFounder, RRS
Graduated with highest honors from the University of Texas, School of Allied Health, with a BS degree in medical technology. Melanie became an ASCP certified medical technologist, but after parenting two children with neuropsychiatric challenges, she wrote Toppling the Idol of Ideal: Raising Children with Hidden Disabilities to encourage parents. Melanie travels to rouse community leaders in the Global South to more fully embrace families impacted by disabilities.
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Dr. Rachelle SheelyCo-Founder, RDI®
Clinical Psychologist who in partnership with her husband, also a psychologist, founded the internationally known Connections Center for Relationship Development in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sheely serves as the co-director of RDIconnect, as well as the head of professional training and supervision. For the past fifteen years, she has been a leader in the development and logistical implementation of programs for both families and professionals working with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities.
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