Casey DePriest

Evaluator
DISC Type : csd

Founder / CEO at Optimal ACCESS

Newburgh, Indiana, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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

Topics They Care 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.
Alternative Education
Founded ACCESS Academy, a microschool for nonspeaking autistic students, and was an ASU Microschool Entrepreneur Fellow, showing a focus on innovative learning models.

Media Appearances

Casey has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

1989 - 1994
Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy from University of Evansville
1985 - 1989
Education details unavailable from Columbus North High School

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Exp : 15 Location : Newburgh, Indiana, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder / CEO at Optimal ACCESS
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Insights For Selling To Casey

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Casey is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Casey

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Casey move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Casey take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Casey

Personality Compatibility


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