Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Executive Director

BCBA 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
Fishing, Health and Wellness, Being with Family

Director of Administrative Operations
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Experienced 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
Family, outdoors, home projects

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Director of Western Regional Operations
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M.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
Running with Dora the dog, game nights with friends, corny jokes

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Regional Director, Portland-Metro
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Serving 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
Reading a good book, drinking tea, playing piano

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Integration Facilitator
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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.

Behavior Professional
Administrative Coordinator, Behavior Professional
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Serving central Oregon.

B.A. in Sociology from the University of Oregon; ACCBO certified recovery mentor. Over seven years of experience providing services for individuals living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chemical Dependency, Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as a variety of mental health diagnoses and neurocognitive disorders.

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.

Hobbies
Spending time with family, lifting weights, exploring the mountains and lakes scattered across Oregon, and volunteering as a mentor to young women struggling with chemical dependency

Behavior Professional
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Serving Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.

M.S. in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Experience supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Experience working in a psychiatric hospital with patients of varying diagnoses and needs.

Areas of Professional Interest
Working with people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.

Hobbies
Queer running group that promotes health and building community for LGBTQUIA2S+ individuals, bouldering, riding bikes and using makeup as a fun creative outlet.

Behavior Professional
She/her/hers

Serving central Oregon.

B.A. in Child and Family Development from San Diego State University. Experience in helping youth and families with mental health/behavioral disorders and in ensuring child and family safety; experience in a variety of settings such as Wilderness Therapy, Therapeutic Boarding Schools, and Child Protective Services.

Areas of Professional Interest
Helping others and focusing on quality care; building deep and personal relationships with clients.

Hobbies
Enjoying and exploring the outdoors, attending live music events, creating art through multiple platforms, and spending quality time with family and friends

Behavior Professional
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Serving eastern Oregon, 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
Camping, cooking, adventures with my family

Behavior Professional
She/her/hers

Serving Lane county.

B.A. in Business Administration from NCU. Experience as a Behavior Professional working with adults with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Experience collaborating and communicating with care teams to provide the best possible support.

Areas of Professional Interest
Working with older adults who struggle with depression, Dementia and neurocognitive disorders; learning of the individual’s interests, including past experiences prior to their diagnoses, to better understand and create a person-centered care plan.

Hobbies
Outdoor time in scenic areas, sports and working on the farm

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. 

Behavior Professional
She/her/hers

Serving 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

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
Reading, puzzles, playing volleyball, exploring new restaurants.

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Behavior Professional
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Serving Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties; Lincoln county.

M.A. in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. Experience in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, and a growing interest in serving the Older Adult (APD) population.

Areas of Professional Interest
Motivated to improve quality of life, advocate for quality care, and emphasize on person-centered planning.

Hobbies
Camping with my husband, gardening, sending cards to friends and family, board games, and cooking.

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.

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.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Behavior Professional
She/her/hers

Serving Deschutes, Malheur, Union and Baker counties.

M.A. in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University; BS in Psychology from the University of Oregon. Experience in research and clinical settings.

Areas of Professional Interest
Serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; providing compassionate, trauma-informed care; collaboration with families and caregivers to increase positive outcomes.

Hobbies
Exploring new places with my husband and twin toddlers, hiking, and paddleboarding.

Behavior Professional
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Serving Lincoln, Washington and Clackamas counties.

Areas of Professional Interest
Twelve years of experience in the field of traumatic and acquired brain injury (TBI and ABI) working with both adolescents and adults. Experience with I/DD and older adult populations and a strong interest in serving those individuals.

Hobbies
Rock climbing, writing, and cooking

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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Serving Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.

M.S. from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Experience working in Autism Centers utilizing Direct Trial Training and providing in-home ABA; working in a private school setting with a student population of youthful offenders; Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, and/or mental health co-morbidities; experience in crisis care for extreme challenging behavior; and providing supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians and BCBA candidates.

Areas of Professional Interest
Youth support for underprivileged or at-risk youth, specifically in the criminal justice system, as well as addiction support; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; and developing study manual/program material for those BCBA candidates.

Hobbies
Rock climbing, travel, and watching binge-worthy TV shows

Behavior Professional
She/her/hers

Serving Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.

BA in Psychology from University of Mississippi, Community skill-building internationally, Experience helping safe reunifications with families with health/behavior disorders, more than 5 years working with Early Intervention ASD and parent training.

Areas of Professional interest
Alternative communication systems, independence building skills, Parent/caregiver skill building, Trauma-informed care.

Hobbies
Outdoors, swimming, yoga and travelling.

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. 

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. 

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
He/him/his

Serving 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 communication

Hobbies
Ice hockey, music/guitar, hiking/camping, and video games

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.

Behavior Professional
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Serving central Oregon.

Experience working with youth experiencing mental health issues and developmental disorders with a focus on social integration.

Areas of Professional Interest
Exploring the intersection of mental health and developmental disorders with the intention of finding methods to improve quality of life and well-being for individuals and families.

Hobbies
Running, backpacking, music festivals, finding scenic views.