Jami Hamel DeLaCerda, M.S. SpEd,
is the Founder and CEO of Fresno’s Diamond Learning Center. Her work
experience in Special Education began over 30 years ago and continues
every day in her professional as well as her personal life. Jami
brought her visionary dream of L.I.F.E., Learning is for Everyone, to
reality, when she developed the Diamond Learning Center, where students
achieve their own successes, no matter their abilities or disabilities.
Jami is an Adjunct Professor at California State University Fresno.
She
is the proud mom of three boys, Isaiah and twins, Samuel and Elijah,
whom she affectionately calls her “Three Kings”. Elijah, who has Down
syndrome, provides inspiration for her every moment of every day. Jami
continues to write an education design and create curriculum for
Elijah's education. Elijah attends Hallmark Charter School partnered
with home instruction. Creating and Advocating for Elijah's educational
and community inclusion is both gratifying and empowering. 2016 Jami
founded ISE Publishing Company, & the Reading for L.I.F.E.
Series. ISE – Including Someone Everyday.
2016 Top Ten Stories of Hope
Focus Forward Magazine
2015 Top 10 Professional Women Business award - Marjorie Mason Center
2014
Achievement Award from City of Fresno Disability Advisory Commission
for Outstanding dedication and commitment to improving the Quality of
life for individuals with disabilities.
2013
Prestiges Mark Golden award from Division of Career Development and
Transition for Innovative Practices in Transition award. Division of
International
Counsel for Exceptional Children
2012 Top Business of the year. Diamond Learning Center awarded Marjorie Mason Center Business of the year
In
2012, Jami Hamel De La Cerda was presented with the "Founder's Award"
by the Down Syndrome Association of Central California (DSACC). Since
its inception in 1999 this is only the third time in the history of the
organization that this award has been given.