Our Staff

Mary Barnett
Program Director
Mary loves to spend time with her large family; she and her husband have five young girls and one son. They love pretty much anything outdoors, all sports, going to church, anything that creates fun family memories and laughing until the sun comes up. When Mary was just 10 years old her family adopted her younger brother; Gregory, who has multiple disabilities and significant behavior challenges. It was that experience that began to pave Mary’s journey for more than 30 years. Working with, advocating for, and helping people with disabilities became Mary’s passion. Her family owns and operates a successful day program in Riverside County that has won numerous awards for the services provided and philanthropy for adults with developmental disabilities. Since 1999, Mary served under many different capacities such as Job Counselor, Behavior Specialist, Assistant Program Director and most recently as a consultant to help develop and train staff on behavior management, using people first language and general education on different disabilities.
Mary saw a great need for a day program for adults with developmental disabilities in North County San Diego and is excited to work with you and your family to help the people you love most in your life!
You can contact Mary directly at: mary@openarmsvocational.com
Kylie Shellstrom
Program Coordinator
Inspired by the birth of her daughter in 2013, Kylie followed her calling into supporting other mothers with their birth journeys. Kylie believes in empowering, educating, and supporting all families. Her passion for supporting others dug initial roots as a Certified Medical Assistant, OR Technician and eventually led her to joining the Open Arms family. She is a DONA-Certified Birth Doula and Certified HypnoBirthing Instructor. Also certified in the Rebozo Technique and Health Provider CPR. Kylie has an ability to share her knowledge, compassion, humor and expertise in a way that is supportive and puts all of our clients and families at ease while making the days of all of our clients special and fun. She is our ZOOM expert and scheduling extraordinaire. She prides herself in being organized, being a wonderful friend, fantastic wife and the best mother. Like a true southern Californian, she enjoys being outside and relaxing at the beach. Her family is her utmost priority and she brings this mindset into each and every family and job coach that she supports.
You can contact Kylie directly at: kylie@openarmsvocational.com

