Anne Cooper, CEO
Anne Cooper has enjoyed a 20+ year career in marketing, brand management, operations, services, and overall customer experience design with companies like Carlson Companies, Best Buy, and Support.com. She is currently Senior Director of Global Customer Care at Anaplan where she continues to dedicate her life to elevating the customer experience.
Despite her expertise, there are still one customer that never seem satisfied...her son, Jackson. Jackson is the inspiration for Spectrum Stories and the reason you are reading this today. Anne became an 'Autism mom’ when the doctors informed her Jackson had Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). PDD is now one of the many diagnosis that put someone on the Autism Spectrum. For the last 15 years Anne and Jackson have been on a journey of discovery. Unfortunately, that journey never provided any literature that both entertained and educated people about Autism or the 'quirks' associated with people on the Spectrum. With Spectrum Stories, we are creating our own destination on this life-long journey.
ANNE “My goal is simple: Provide entertainment for everyone while creating characters that people on the Spectrum can relate to. Super Heroes are as different and unique as everyone on the Autism Spectrum, and almost as amazing!”
Email: apladson@yahoo.com
Shane Nelson, Creative Director
Shane Nelson founded Omni-Fusion Media Production a small Minnesota design and video production company with a fortune 500 client list. He has created over 45 hours of broadcast & video content in a vast range of production environments and budget levels. His work has aired on countless networks from ESPN to MTV. Mr. Nelson’s movies are available on Netflix, YouTube and have sold in big box stores and specialty boutiques all over the world. His online content has over 5.6 million combined views on YouTube & other streaming platforms.
As a Designer, Editor & Motion FX Artist Mr. Nelson has a long track record of creating visuals that sell. As a Producer, he fosters mutually beneficial business relationships, manages big personalities and has a long track record of coming in on-time & on-budget.
As a Director and content creator he can inspire any demographic to take action.
Filmography & Work Samples: www.ShaneRockNelson.com
Shane created the story line and world build and series arc with his long time friend and collaborator Justin Staggs.
SHANE: “I am excited to be part of such a cool idea that is going to do so much good in the world for this underserved community.”
Justin Staggs, Writer & Illustrator
Justin Staggs is a writer, filmmaker & illustrator from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has had the opportunity as a writer / director to craft several music videos, short films and screenplays for both film and television. As a child, Justin knew he was different. He had trouble expressing emotion, social cues and always felt uncomfortable in social situations and crowds.
Originally thought to just have a crippling shyness, Justin learned later in life though self-discovery and a diagnosis from a psychologist about a condition called “Asperger's Syndrome”. Over the years, Justin has learned coping strategies and to channel the unique aspects of his personality into his drawing, storytelling, filmmaking and teaching. His stories and art helped him to learn to express his emotions and eventually transitioned into an amazing career.
Justin has built some of his own experiences and perspective into the fabric of the Spectrum Heroes book series and is excited for you to join us on this amazing journey.
JUSTIN: “I am honored to have this opportunity to share this unique story.”