Serving Illinois

In Illinois, Visions currently consults state-wide with over 30 agencies assisting with the behavioral needs of over 750 individuals. Visions also provides in-home behavioral support and skill development for families of children with Autism. Visions also provides services funded with private insurance.

 
 

Meet the Central Team

  • Ann Ramey, Director of Midwest Operations

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    Director of Midwest Operations
    She/her/ella/hers

    M.A. in Social Work; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certificate as BCBA from SIU- Carbondale

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; staff training; teaching tools to live life to the fullest

    Hobbies
    Family; Being outdoors; singing and music; road trips

  • Ali Altom, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst she/her/hers

    Master/s in ABA, Certified as a BCBA. Experience working in home, clinic, and school settings

    Areas of Professional Interest:

    Always excited to learn new things My experience is with young children and teens, so working with adults is e new and exciting

    Hobbies

    Reading, going to concerts, and playing board/card games

  • Amanda Smith, Behavior Consultant

    Behavior Consultant

    She/Her/Hers

    M.S. in Psychology with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis. I previously worked in a clinical settings with children of various ages.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Working with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially working with toleration and desensitization training, functional communication training, and crisis de-escalation.

    Hobbies

    Watching New Girl with my dogs (&husband), outdoor adventuring, & macrame

  • Becca Johnson, BCaBA

    Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst She/Her/Hers

    Becca worked as a residential and day training QIDP for years, then joined SST where she accrued experience and completed courses for the BCaBA exam

    Areas of Professional Interest Working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. special interest in those individuals who are also diagnosed with dementia.

    Hobbies Travel, Disney, and scary movies

  • Christie McCray- Yop MA, HS-BCP, CADC, EMT-B

    Consultant, Case Management
    She/Her/Hers

    MA in Medical Science Biopsychology from Liberty University and MA in Gerontology from Eastern Illinois University. Twenty-three years in the field of addiction treating adolescents, adult men and women, and clients in the prison population. Currently providing substance abuse treatment for adolescents in the State of Illinois for Redeploy.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Substance abuse services for youth with interest in: pharmacogenomics addiction neurobiology, and brain development for both youth and the emerging adult. Involved with field placement training and supervision for obtainment of BCBA certification.

    Hobbies
    Remodeling, nature walks, traveling and journaling

  • Emily Wright, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    Emily has worked in multiple settings since entering the field of ABA in 2005 (18 years); Emily has experience supporting individuals ages 2 to 99; Emily received her undergraduate degree in Health Science from Bradley University in Peoria, IL; Emily received her master's degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in ABA; Emily has been nationally certified as a BCBA since 2013 (10 years)

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Severe/Complex Maladaptive Behavior Reduction, Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Behavior Skills Training (BST), Antecedent Interventions, Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Verbal Behavior; Ethical Compliance; Practicum Supervision

    Hobbies

    Family; Church Ministry Volunteer; Dogs; Coffee; Fantasy Fiction

  • Erin Shanine, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    M.A. from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Experience working as a direct care provider for adults with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting; working with children with Autism in both the clinical and home-based setting; as a member of the Illinois Crisis Prevention Network Support Services Team working with children and adults in behavioral crisis in a variety of settings (home-based, schools, adult group homes, and child group homes.)

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, crisis/maladaptive behaviors, staff training

    Hobbies
    Live music, traveling, reading

  • Heather Duzan, Behavior Consultant

    Behavior Consultant

    She/Her/Hers

    Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, I have my LBS1, and I will complete my master's in special education and ABA in December 2024. I have taught for the past 5 years in a private therapeutic day program with students with disabilities ranging in age from 5 years old to 22 years old.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Working with people with intellectuals and developmental disabilities, focusing on trauma, coping skills, crisis/maladaptive behaviors, and Autism

    Hobbies

    Spending time with my family, pets, and friends, listening to true crime podcasts, and watching movies

  • Jenna Harbert, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Behavior Consultant, She/Her/Hers

    Bachelors in Social Work from ISU and a Masters of Social Work from SIUC. Jenna has worked in ICFs, group homes, rural mental health settings, and day trainings in various capacities.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Working with intellectual and development so disabilities in all ages, Trauma (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Self-Care, Coping Skills

    Hobbies

    Reading, spending time with family and friends, and baking

  • Jessica O'Brien, Behavior Consultant

    Behavior Consultant

    She/Her/Hers

    Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation at Illinois State University and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Experience working with children, adolescence, and adults with special needs and developmental disabilities, in community, clinical, and school settings.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Working with individuals with intellectual and developmental adults, recreation and leisure education to help ensure the best quality of life as possible, creating opportunities for meaningful connection and experiences.

    Hobbies

    Being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, attending concerts/musicals

  • Lori Fleming, Behavior Consultant

    Behavior Consultant

    BA in Special Education from UW Madison, M.Ed. Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Working with intellectual and developmental adults, Working with adults with Autism; Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Peers, Neurocognitive Disorders

    Hobbies

    Fishing with Grown kids and grandkids, Hiking with Family, Making Pinatas for the grandkids and crafts.

  • Michael Raynolds, MA

    Consultant
    He/him/his

    M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Lincoln Christian University. Ten years of experience in law enforcement (Street Crimes Unit, Pro-Active Crime Unit, Central Illinois Enforcement Group, Emergency Response Team.)

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Working with law enforcement agencies to improve officer wellness.

    Hobbies
    Spending time with my wife, traveling, exercising

  • Sarah Miller, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/her/hers

    Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Experience in being direct technician, apprentice, and supervisor across various settings including schools, in home, clinical settings, and within the community

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Staff support and training; working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages, and committed to always expanding my knowledge to learn more and more every day

    Hobbies

    Reading, hiking, and anything outdoors

  • Sarah Woods, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    Master’s degree in psychology with a Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. Experience working with: children in an Autism Clinic, providing ABA services as an RBT, Working with the adult population providing ABA services in a variety of settings, home based, clinical, and community.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Dementia, autism diagnosis, staff training, advocacy and community teaching.

    Hobbies

    Surrounding myself with great people, being outdoors, and pretending to be a chauffeur for my four children.

Meet the Metro East Team

  • David Jaques PhD, BCBA

    Executive Director; Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Health and Wellness Coach; Certified Wellness Practitioner

    He/his/him

    BCBA from Southern Illinois- Carbondale, PhD in Organizational Leadership from TCSP, over 35 years of experience in the field.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Application of leadership and behavioral principles into the operation of human service organizations.

    Hobbies
    Fishing, hiking, and traveling

  • Jane Walker, MS, BCBA Metro-East Regional Director

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    M.A. in Psychology and Counseling, Experience in the field of Intellectual Disabilities- both with children and adults. My work has primarily been community based with adults and school setting with children.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Working with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, criminal justice, school settings

    Hobbies
    Singing, watching my son play soccer, attending live theatre, travel, being outdoors

  • Clint Evans, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    He/Him/His

    Master's in ABA; currently pursuing a PsYD in Clinical Psychology.; practiced ABA with a wide variety of clients ranging from Early Childhood through Adulthood and in a variety of settings- schools, daycares, clinics, day programs, work sites, in the community and much more.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    ACT, RFT, ABA and Wellness, Assessments for adults

    Hobbies

    Weight Lifting, Playing Guitar, Spending time with my wife and son

  • Jackie Thaxton, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida State University. Experience working in various settings including clinics, home-based therapy, and schools; served as the Clinical Director at an autism center for eight years that served individuals with Autism and related disabilities.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Teaching functional communication skills, working with individuals with developmental disabilities, teaching pro-social behavior.

    Hobbies
    Traveling, canoeing, spending time outdoors

  • Jamie Diekemper

    Behavior Consultant

    She/Her/Hers

    Jamie has been serving in the field working with children and adults with disabilities and serving youth in crisis.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Adults and children with disabilities; working with youth in crisis

    Hobbies

    Spending time with family & friends ; going to and cheering on all of my kids in their many different events; watching, listening, or reading about true crime,

  • Kathryne "Katie" Libbra, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Consultant She/Her/Hers

    15 years special education teacher (Grades 2-22 years of age)-BCBA-autism clinic and adult services

    Areas of Professional Interest ACT/AIM/Mindfulness, Working with intellectual and developmental adults, creating a better transition for students leaving school to jobs/independence etc

    Hobbies
    My family, pets and painting

  • Kim Spears, Behavior Consultant

    Behavior Consultant

    She/Her/Hers

    BS in Psychology w/minor in Sociology and MA in Professional Counseling. Most of my experience has been with working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in both a residential and day program setting

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Counseling and working with adults with intellectual disabilities as well as mental health disorders such as depression and PTSD.

    Hobbies

    Spending time with my children and granddaughter, reading, and going for long walks

  • Krystal Oswald, MS, BCBA, LSW

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    M.A. in Counseling from McKendree University. Experience working in hospice setting at a Veteran’s Hospital; recreational therapy with adult; social work; case management with adults with mental health diagnoses; as an intern on the psychiatric floor, conducting group and individual therapy with adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Experience also includes providing mental health therapy to children in foster care.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Working with children and adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses; the criminal justice field and working with juveniles and adults on probation and/or in prison; forensic profiling.

    Hobbies
    Working out, listening to music, reading personal/professional development books

  • Maddy Buckner, BA

    Health Coach and Behavior Consultant - Level 2

    She/her/hers

    Maddy has an undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation from Southern Illinois university at Carbondale (SIU-C). She also recently completed a one year intensive program from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN). As a result of completing this program she is now recognized as a ‘Health Coach.’

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, neurocognitive disorders (i.e. dementia), mental health challenges and their related support networks throughout her 12 year professional career. For the past 3 years Maddy has worked as the Wellness coordinator for a related organization by the name of Visions LLC. At ‘Visions Maddy played a lead role in developing a comprehensive wellness program for persons intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

    Many commented that Maddy appears to have a natural ability to both connect with people and to get

    Hobbies
    Getting out into nature, creating art, exercising (of any kind!)

  • Megan Lemke, MS, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy. Experience in providing behavioral services to children, adolescents, adults and families in various settings. Additional experience includes as: Senior Behavioral Consultant, Community Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor, Human Rights Committee Chair/Member, Behavior Support Committee Chair/Member, Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, and Director of a residential agency that served individuals with intellectual disabilities and severe behavior disorders.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Working with adults with intellectual disabilities and adults with traumatic brain injuries.

    Hobbies
    Spending time with my family and traveling

  • Myranda Krebs, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    M.A. from Ball State University in the Applied Behavior Analysis program. Experience in clinic/in home settings as an RBT and BCBA for the past 7 years with children and their families.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    My professional interest are working with intellectual and developmental adults and physical wellness.

    Hobbies
    Snuggling with our Great Danes, boating and spending time outside

  • Peter Jaques

    Certified Wellness Practitioner and Health Coach

    Peter is a Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP). In addition, he has recently completed the necessary coursework to be recognized as a Health Coach. This training was completed at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Lastly, Peter is near completion of his training through the International Sports Science Association ( ISSA) to become a Certified Personal Trainer.

    Over the past ten years, Peter has worked with people with a wide range of disabilities and abilities. At the present time, Peter’s primary focus is with wellness and health coaching. Pete greatly enjoys guiding people on a wellness path that works for them.

    On a personal note, Peter was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of seven. After multiple surgeries and treatments, he is in good health and doing quite well. However, this has come with some challenges that he still faces today. With the adversity that he has faced with multiple brain surgeries, his perspective on life is being grateful to be able to do the things that he gets to do while understanding that tomorrow is not guaranteed.

    Hobbies

    In his free time, Peter enjoys working out, being outdoors, playing sports, attending sporting events and spending time with family.

Meet the Northeast Team

  • Diana Walker, PhD, BCBA-D Regional Director- Northeast Team

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    PhD in Psychology (focus on Behavior Analysis) from the University of Florida. Experience conducting research on basic behavioral principles and behavioral pharmacology in nonhumans, on treatment of self-injurious behavior of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and on reinforcing effects of drugs in humans. Additional experience in university-level teaching and in providing crisis intervention services.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Making behavioral services more feasible and effective for clients, families, and agencies; facilitating the transition from school to adult living for people with IDD; mentoring new behavior analysts; and using a radical-behaviorist approach to addressing individual, social, and cultural problems. Demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity and social justice.

    Hobbies
    Cuddling with pets, binge-watching shows, and trying to make exercise a habit

  • Alexandria Rubio, MA

    Behavior Consultant Onboarding Coordinator
    She/her/hers

    M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Twelve years of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities in school, adult day programs, and home settings.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Group sessions such as Zones of Regulation, Circles Program, etc., working with adults with developmental disabilities, and physical wellness

    Hobbies
    Yoga, traveling, cooking

  • Antina Crockett, BA, Behavior Consultant

    B.A., Child psychology, M.A., Applied Behavior Analysis

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Group sessions/classes, Poetry Therapy, FCT, NET

    Hobbies

    DIY projects, Writing poetry, Astronomy

  • Dominique Fisher, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    B.A. in Human Development with a concentration in Counseling Psychology, B.A. in Sociology, M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Experience working as an intensive treatment direct care provider and supervisor in school and residential settings for individuals with Autism.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Promoting and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion across individuals and environments

    Hobbies

    Volleyball, travel, quality time with friends/family

  • Emily Kalaman, MS, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    Training Coordinator
    She/her/hers

    M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Twelve years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, working in a therapeutic school for children with autism, and working with people diagnosed with a form of dementia.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Behavioral gerontology, staff/parent training, child welfare, and brain injury rehabilitation.

    Hobbies
    Traveling and music

  • Jasmin Sunny, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis. My ABA experience focused on natural environment teaching (NET). I used NET when working with clients in the school, home, and community settings.

    Areas of Interest

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), NET, and organizational behavior management (OBM)

    Hobbies

    Traveling, watching movies, and exploring new local businesses

  • Kayla Perry, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    Master’s in Clinical Psychology Experience in teaching clinical psychology at the university level as well as conducting research in psychiatric hospitals, working in mental health sectors ranging from private practice, partial hospitalization programs, residential facilities, and acute psychiatric wards.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    My main interests are related to using behavior analysis to developing critical thinking and moral reasoning in individuals who are being re-integrated into society following incarceration or a psychiatric hold.

    Hobbies

    Jiu Jitsu, Olympic Weightlifting, and Writing

  • Lila Hernandez, Behavior Consultant

    Behavior Consultant

    She/Her /Hers

    M.A. from Arizona State University with a degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Experience working as a behavior professional for children, adolescences, and adults with intellectual disabilities in a therapeutic day school, residential, and day program setting; as an instructor of Professional Crisis Management, training individuals to use effective crisis management; working with children with Autism in clinical, home-based, and community settings; taught high school and middle school students with intellectual disabilities.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, reduction of crisis/maladaptive behaviors, best quality of life, advocacy, staff training and mentorships.

    Hobbies

    Spending time with Family & Friends; Pottery Wheel; Walks with the dog; Dark Coffee; Waves at the Beach; Ballets; Art Museum; Live Music; Reading

  • Maureen Barre, MS, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    M.S. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Experience working in Intensive Parent Training, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    ACT, working with adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities, & parent training

    Hobbies
    Yoga, travel, and trying new restaurants

  • Myla Tanedo, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Consultant

    She/Her/Hers

    MA in Special Education major in ABA from Arizona State University. Montessori Early Childhood educator for 20 years, author creator of Montessori early learning materials at TeachersPayTeachers, owner-creator of after school reading enrichment program, Reading Milestones. Worked for children diagnosed with autism, ages 5 to 12 in a therapeutic day school as a teacher and trainer. Worked with adults with special needs as a case manager and as direct care service provider in an adult day program facility in South Chicago.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Assessment and collaboration with educators and other disciplines; SLP, OT on implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan(BIP), creation of program goals and modification of learning materials to fit individual needs, training private and public early childhood teachers on inclusion of children with special needs

    Hobbies

    Foodie enthusiast, cooking and traveling

  • Samantha Butler, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    Training Coordinator
    She/her/hers

    M.A. in Psychology from National Louis University; M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Experience in adult day programming, a therapeutic day school for children with autism, running a clinic and in-home behavior services, behavioral consultation for adults, and supervising BCBA candidates.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Supervising BCBA candidates, developing and implementing trainings for staff, parents, and colleagues, emotional regulation, sexual behavior, physical and emotional wellness

    Hobbies
    Traveling, reading, puzzles

Meet the Northwest Team

  • Tiffany Lang, MS, BCBA Regional Director- Northwest Team

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy. Experience working in home, school, workplace and community settings.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Using evidence-based practices to facilitate skill acquisition, Organizational Behavior Management and systems analysis/design, applying behavior analytic services to special populations, and making behavior analytic services available to those seeking growth and positive change.

    Hobbies
    Walking my dog, hosting get-togethers with family and friends, and being outside playing with my son

  • Cameron Powyer, BA

    Behavior Consultant

    He/ Him/His

    Field experience include: Education, Clinic Setting, CILA Setting

    Areas of Professional Interest:

    Working with intellectual and developmental adults, practical life skills

    Hobbies:

    Sports, Marvel Comics, Sneakers

  • Diala Abughosh, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    She/Her/Hers

    Master's in Social Work, BA in Psychology, currently in private practice, other settings where I've worked include nursing homes, head start program, inpatient psychiatric unit, cancer support agency (Gilda's Club)

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Grief and loss, life transitions, people of color

    Hobbies

    Traveling, trying new restaurants, running

  • Elle Morrison, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    M.Ed., Special Education from National Louis University with Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Experience working as a behavior specialist in the school setting, and in-home behavior consulting for children.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Training staff, families, and community members. Helping to support children and staff in the school setting. Working with individuals who are neurodivergent.

    Hobbies

    Collecting and caring for house plants, spending time outside, and exploring new restaurants

  • Ericka Pennell, BA

    Behavior Consultant

    B.A. in Family and Child Studies with an emphasis in Family and Individual Development from Northern Illinois University. Additionally, coursework and supervised fieldwork hours completed to test as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. Previous experience includes working with children providing ABA services in an in-home and clinical setting.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    My primary experience has been with childhood and adolescents on the autism spectrum, developmental delays, and dual diagnoses with mental health disorders.

    Hobbies
    Vinyl heat pressing/screen printing items, card/board games, watching movies

  • Emily Smedlund, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    18 years in the professional field

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Vocational training, Independence skills

    Hobbies:

    Polo, gardening, foraging

  • Kari Moen-Dornink, BA, Behavior Consultant

    Behavior Consultant

    She/Her/Hers

    Education: Bachelor's- Child Psychology Settings: Clinics/Group Homes/CILAs

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Working with adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities

    Hobbies

    Avid follower of the NFL (Especially the green bay packers)

  • Karsyn Kaiser, Behavior Consultant

    Behavior Consultant

    She/Her/Hers

    Karsyn studied Applied Behavior analysis at Southern Illinois University gaining experience working with young adults with disabilities in a Rehabilitation Center and an Autism clinic on campus. Once graduated, Karsyn has experience working in a clinic setting.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    ABA, ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), PEAK, working with young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, training safety care to school teachers, and teaching Direct Instruction to children in a school

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Puzzles, Shopping, and Reading

  • Kelsey Caldwell, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    she/her/hers

    Master’s in ABA from Ball State University BCBA in a clinical setting for ages 2-6l; behavior consultant at a therapeutic day school for the transition program

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Interested in learning more on the topic of "canceling ABA".; working with others outside the scope of Autism and more "out of the box" thinking when it comes to ABA

    Hobbies

    a good show or movie, I have a couple of saltwater fish tanks, trying new things with my family!

  • Krystal Garmon, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    Education and Clinical

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Group sessions and striving towards Client Assent

    Hobbies

    Reading, Crafting, Photography

  • Matti Rivotto, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    Matti has been in the field for 6 years, starting as an RBT, acquiring her Master’s in ABA and promoting to a senior level therapist in a clinical setting

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Neurodivergent affirming, working with intellectual and developmental adults

    Hobbies

    Volleyball, cooking, tennis

  • Nichol Speciale, MS, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    She/Her/Hers

    BSW: Illinois State University, MSW: Dominican University, Post MSW Type 73 Certification: Aurora University. Worked in community mental health from 2008-2011 (mental health juvenile justice, adoption and guardianship preservation, specialized foster care). Worked in public school setting from 2012-2023.

    Areas of Interest

    Legal and justice system programs for youth/adults, policy development for at-risk populations, trauma-focused therapy/interventions. attachment focused therapy, and family therapy

    Hobbies

    swimming, reading, rescuing animals

  • Ruchi Sharma, MA, BCBA, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Integration Facilitator

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/her/hers

    M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Experience working in hospitals, schools, residential homes, vocational programming, and therapeutic programs/schools.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Diversity Equity and Inclusion across people and settings; acceptance and commitment therapy; neurocognitive disorders; and working with adults who have intellectual and neuro-diverse abilities and disabilities.

    Hobbies
    Creating art with India ink and colored glass; listening to various genres of music; discovering new restaurants and cooking

     

Meet the Southern Team

  • Kendra Hall, MS, BCBA Southern Regional Director

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst She/Her/Hers

    Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Residential and consulting work experiences related to populations with brain injury, intellectual disability, autism, down syndrome, dementia, and other neurocognitive disorders.

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Brain injury, autism, intellectual disability, supervision, staff training, physical health and wellness, acceptance and commitment training, new business development, and research

    Hobbies

    Health related activities (weight lifting; cardio; healthy eating)

    Problem solving activities (word puzzles; jigsaw puzzles; puzzles of any kind)

    Construction (Legos; putting together furniture; building things)

  • Angela Harsy, MS, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    Experience in Autism outpatient clinic setting for pre-K, traumatic brain injury (TBI) inpatient rehabilitation, ID/DD CILA's/CDS

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Organizational Behavior Management, staff training, consultation, TBI, wellness.

    Hobbies
    Camping/travel, cycling, game nights, breweries/wineries

  • Liz Lohman, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior AnalystShe/Her/Hers

    M.A. in applied Behavior Analysis

    Undergrad in early childhood and masters in applied behavior analysis. Two years before discovering the world of behavior analysis, Liz was a preschool teacher and has been working with children and individuals with disabilities since 2017

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Working with and advocating for individuals and children with special needs, organizational management

    Hobbies

    Spending time with my children and family and weekend getaways

  • Rachael Malawy-Campos, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    BS In Speech Language Pathology from SIUE, MS in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from SIUC. I have worked in the settings of Public Education, Special Education, Clinic, as well as provided in home ABA services as well as Adult Day Training and CILA placements

    Areas of Professional Interest

    OBM, ACT as it pertains to physical wellness specifically, and PBIS

    Hobbies

    Yoga, Gardening and hiking

  • Shawna Rohling, MS, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    Experience working in the field of chemical dependency as well as providing direct support to individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, and their families.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Working with individuals with Neurocognitive Disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injuries, Parkinson's Disease, and Dementia, Mental Health Disorders such as Depression, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Chemical Dependency.

    Hobbies
    Spending time with my daughter and husband, camping, lifting weights

  • Shelbi Beeding, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Social Worker
    She/her/hers

    M.S.W in Social Work with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Saint Louis University. Experience in various settings including home-based therapy, clinics, schools, group homes and crisis centers.

    Areas of Professional Development

    Functional Communication Training (FCT), Emotion Regulation, Physical Health and Wellness, Staff Training and Research, Self-Care, Coping Skills

    Hobbies

    Gardening, traveling and spending time with my family

  • Tanea Kinkead, MA, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

    She/Her/Hers

    M.A. Applied Behavior Analysis Ball State University BCBA

    Areas of Professional Interest

    Working with intellectual developmental adults

    Hobbies

    Spending time with my children and dogs, Refinish furniture, Organizing

  • Whitney Aubrecht, MS, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst
    She/her/hers

    M.A. in Psychology with an emphasis in ABA. Experience working at a children's residential facility, providing in-home ABA therapy, and in an ABA clinic prior to transitioning to working with adults.

    Areas of Professional Interest
    Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities; supporting individuals in the criminal justice system.

    Hobbies
    Reading, games (board, card, video), spending time with my family