Serving Oregon
In Oregon, Visions provides behavioral services on a state-wide level to families, foster-care arrangements, and agencies that support individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (children, and adults), Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Older Adults.
Meet the Team
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David Jaques PhD, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Executive DirectorBCBA from Southern Illinois-Carbondale, PhD in Organizational Leadership from TCSP, experience working in the field for 35 years.
Serves as the {President/Executive Director of Visions LLC. He has worked with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, brain injuries, neurocognitive disorders (i.e. dementia), mental health challenges and their support networks throughout his 40-year professional career.
Dave has a Phd in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Over the last several years Dave has developed an increased interest in “wellness and optimal health.’ He is a Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) through the National Wellness Institute (NWI) and a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN).
Professional Interests
From an organizational standpoint Dave is very interested and involved with transformational leadership, organizational culture, and positive psychology.Hobbies
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Brittanie Matti
Director of Administrative Operations
She/her/hersExperienced in the field of developmental disabilities for 15 years with an extensive background working with children & young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in school and home settings. The Visions-Oregon administrative point-person for referrals, billing inquiries, and other service related requests.
Hobbies
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Jenna Sant-Wing, MA, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Director of Western Regional Operations
She/her/hersM.A. in Professional Behavior Science from Florida Institute of Technology. Experience in clinical and consultative practice.
Areas of Professional Interest
Growth and learning related to social justice and centering marginalized voices within the field of behavior analysis; Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), Organizational Behavior Management; staff development and mentorship.Hobbies
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Natalie Perkins, MS, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Regional Director, Portland-Metro
She/her/hersServing Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.
M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Northeastern University. Experience working with children and adults with diverse diagnoses and support needs.Areas of Professional Interest
PEERS certified provider, adult life skills, adult social skills training, collaborating with and training caregivers to facilitate generalization and to increase the quality of life for each individual.Hobbies
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Ruchi Sharma, MA, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Integration Facilitator
She/her/hers
Located in the Chicagoland area; providing agency-wide Diversity Equity & Inclusion oversight, training and support as the DEI Administrator.Please see our Illinois team page for Ruchi’s full bio.
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Casey Wheeler
Behavior Professional
He/him/hisServing Douglas county and Lane county.
Experience providing Behavior Support Services across Oregon, including in rural communities in Eastern Oregon, predominantly serving the Older Adult (APD) population.Areas of Professional Interest
Working with older adults; those experiencing neurological disorders; combating loneliness and isolation, helping to increase/develop activity, socialization, and meaningful lifestyles.Hobbies
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Chelsea Smith, MA
Behavior Professional
She/her/hers
Serving Eastern Oregon.
Certification in Behavior Analysis and Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology with a concentration in Children and Adolescents from Walden University.
Areas of Professional Interest
I enjoy working with all populations with a wide variety of behaviors.
Hobbies
Outside of work, I enjoy crafting, farming, gardening, and hunting. -

Cierra Salazar, BS
Behavior Professional
She/her/hers
Serving Multnomah and Marion counties.
B.S. in Psychology and Social Science with a minor in Sociology from Portland State University. 5 years of experience in ABA and interventions for harmful behaviors.Area of Professional Interest
Collaborating with IDD community members and caretakers to foster independent living skills and promote equity.Hobbies
Cooking, gardening, crafting, exploring cultures through food and traveling with my husband. -

Jamal Dygert, BA
Behavior Professional
He/him/his
Serving Lane and Lincoln counties.
Ten years of experience working with funny, wise and caring elders who also experience memory impairment and mobility challenges. Seven years of experience working with passionate, courageous and fun people who also experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as well as co-occurring mental health challenges.
Areas of Professional Interest
Supporting people so they can be their best selves. Person-centered, positive behavior support.
Hobbies
Cooking, hiking, spending time with family, reading good speculative fiction and making things out of wood and leather. -

Janus Chan, MA
Behavior Professional
She/her/hersServing Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties.
M.A. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) from Arizona State University. Experienced supporting I/DD community.
Areas of Professional Interest
Specializing in providing ongoing support to maintain positive behavior support plans.
Hobbies
Spending time with family and friends, weightlifting, and trying new coffee shops -

Jenna Grasteit, BS
Behavior Professional
She/her/hers
Serving Portland-Metro.B.S. in Psychology from Oregon State University. Experience supporting
individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities,
including work as a Direct Support Professional. Experience providing ABA therapy.
Areas of Professional Interest
Supporting children and adults with IDD; delivering compassionate,
person-centered care; fostering independence and improving quality of
life through individualized support strategies.
Hobbies
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Kaitlin Nims-Fournier, BA
Behavior Professional
She/her/hers
Serving Portland-Metro.
B.A. in Special Education from Portland State University. Experience supporting adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Experience creating and implementing behavior interventions that support each individual’s unique needs.Areas of Professional Interest
Supporting individuals with I/DD by providing person-centered care, partnering with families and care team members to promote meaningful, positive outcomes.Hobbies
Baking, hiking, running, spending quality time with friends and family. -

Kaitlyn Herbst, BS
Behavior Professional
Serving Madras, Bend and La Pine.
Kaitlyn has a BS in Psychology and has dedicated her career to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her work focuses on trauma-informed care, coping skill development, and addressing crisis and maladaptive behaviors.Her approach combines clinical insight with empathy, ensuring that every individual she serves feels seen, heard, and valued.
Areas of Professional Interest
Kaitlyn has extensive experience working with people of all ages, including those diagnosed with Autism and Dementia, and is passionate about creating compassionate, person-centered support systems that foster growth, dignity, and independence.Hobbies
Outside of her professional life, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her three children. She loves attending concerts, fishing, camping, and watching documentaries. -
Kristy Edmonds, MA, BCBA
Behavior Professional
She/her/hers
Serving Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.
M.A. in Psychology. Experience working with school-aged children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in schools and group homes. Experience collaborating with caregivers to prevent and replace concerning behaviors.
Areas of Professional Interest
Supporting adults and teenagers with I/DD.
Hobbies
Sports fan who loves watching games with Baxter the dog; crocheting, reading and enjoying the outdoors. -

Payton Wilcox, BS
Behavior Professional
Serving Marion county.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Corban University. Currently working on completing a Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling at George Fox University deepening her expertise in trauma care, family dynamics, and therapeutic techniques. Worked in the field of ABA for 7 years.Area of Professional Interest
Working with individuals and families navigating trauma and developmental concerns. Particularly passionate about serving others to foster growth and healing.Hobbies
Hiking, hitting the gym, and spending time with friends and family. -

Rebecca Griscom, BS
Behavior Professional
She/her/hers
Serving Portland-Metro.
B.S. in Psychology with a minor in human development from Washington State University. Experience in ABA and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for three years.Area of Professional Interest
Helping others and providing support to those with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Working to help improve quality of life for those with varying neurocognitive disorders.
Hobbies
Crafts, traveling with my significant other, spending quality time with friends and taking my husky, Xaya on hikes and adventures.
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Ryan Richmond, MS, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
He/him/hisServing Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.
M.A. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from Southern Illinois University. Experience providing behavior consultation services for adults with developmental disabilities, working with several agencies to implement behavior plans based on a functional assessment of concerning and alternative behavior. Additional experience working with teenagers and adults with varying skill levels, interests, and concerns. More recent experience also includes working with kids and their families.Areas of Professional Interest
ACT, IDD, ASD, and functional communicationHobbies
Ice hockey, music/guitar, hiking/camping, and video games -

Sydney Bolken, BS
Behavior Professional
She/her/hers
Serving central Oregon.
Experience in assisting youth, adults, elderly and families with substance abuse disorders, mental health and behavioral disorders while ensuring individual, child and family safety. Experience collaborating and communicating with care teams as well as providing therapeutic person-centered practices and trauma-informed care to provide the best possible support and services.
Areas of Professional Interest
Providing compassionate, person-centered and trauma-informed care while collaborating with individuals, families and caregivers to achieve the best possible outcome.Hobbies
Reading, exploring new places with my daughter and husband, lake time, beach time, boating, attending concerts and daily walks with Nori the Havanese and Nala the Australian Shepard. -

Todd LaFrenz, BS
Behavior Professional
Serving Deschutes county.
Experience supporting both youth and older adult populations with a background in designing and implementing individualized behavior interventions. Focuses on helping each person build skills, confidence, and independence.Area of Professional Interest
Supporting all populations with a variety of needs and behaviors.Hobbies
Spending time with friends and family, hiking, skiing, mountain biking and rafting.