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Casey DePriest

Evaluator · DISC type csd
Founder / CEO at Optimal ACCESS
📍 Newburgh, Indiana, United States

Casey DePriest is the Founder and CEO of Optimal ACCESS, where she pioneers innovative education and therapy programs for autistic individuals. A board-certified neurologic music therapist with a degree from the University of Evansville, she has over 25 years of experience developing initiatives like ACCESS Academy. Colleagues describe her as motivated, client-centered, and goal-driven.

Casey is a passionate advocate for individuals with communication disabilities and champions the rights of nonspeaking people. This mission extends beyond her professional role into a personal commitment to reshape perceptions of autism. She is a proud wife and mother of two adult children.

In 2024, Casey was appointed to the Indiana Governors Council for People with Disabilities, recognizing her significant contributions to the field.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Founder / CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Newburgh, Indiana, United States
Personality Overview

How Casey shows up

Quality Focused
Fast But Analytical
Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Casey cares about

Disability Rights Advocacy
Actively posts about protecting the rights of children with disabilities and was appointed to the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities in 2024.
Neuromusic Therapy
As a board-certified neurologic music therapist, this is her core expertise, which she has practiced in the Evansville, Indiana area since 1995.
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Career

Work history

11-2013
Founder / CEO
Optimal ACCESS
1-2012 - 5-2012
Lecturer / Clinical Supervisor
UnIversity of Evansville
9-2008
Company Owner
Integrative Music Therapy, LLC
Neurologic Music Therapist
Integrative Music Therapy, LLC
Owner & Senior Music Therapist
Integrative Music Therapy, LLC
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1989 - 1994
Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy
University of Evansville
1985 - 1989
Education details unavailable
Columbus North High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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