Lorell Marin

Lorell Marin, M.Ed, LCSW, is the Founder and CEO of LEEP Forward and Quantum LEEP Academy, established in September 2003 and August 2018 respectively. With a focus on developmental, individualized relationship-based approaches, LEEP Forward Inc. emphasizes best practices in supporting children with special needs. As Co-Founder of the National Pediatric Developmental Differences Forum since 2015, Lorell Marin aims to lead national discussions on relationship-based therapies. Previously, Lorell served as an Autism Itinerant Teacher at Chicago Public Schools from 2001 to 2003, where responsibilities included training educators and developing classrooms to support children with autism spectrum disorders. Lorell Marin holds degrees in Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School, a Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University, and an MST in Education from Pace University.