Victoria Puchalski, BCBA
Victoria has worked in the field since 2012 and earned her BCBA certification in 2019. She’s built her expertise across home, school, and clinic settings—which means she knows how to help skills transfer to the places your child actually needs them. She specializes in assent-based, trauma-informed care for older children and adolescents, with a focus on life skills that create real independence. Victoria believes in strong collaboration with parents and providers because consistency across environments is what makes progress stick. Her approach centers on Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and truly individualized treatment plans—not cookie-cutter programs, but plans built around your child’s unique needs and strengths.
Taylor Polcar, BCBA
Taylor has six years of experience working with individuals from 18 months to 25 years old. Based in California, she designs evidence-based programs that foster functional growth and enhance family harmony. As a mother of four, Taylor brings the same patience and expertise to every family she serves that she gives her own children. She understands the juggling act parents face, and she's committed to making therapy work with your life—not against it.
Keneisha Malone, MA, BCBA
Keneisha earned her Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University and brings over 10 years of experience to her work. She's supported individuals across clinic, home, school, and community settings—from early learners through adolescents developing social and life skills. Her approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, built on strong, trusting relationships with both children and families. Keneisha takes time to understand what matters most to your family, then builds therapy around those priorities.
Yasin Johnson, BCBA
Yasin has worked in Applied Behavior Analysis since 2017 and became a BCBA in 2023. Based in Berkeley, California, he holds BCBA licensure in four states: California, Texas, North Carolina, and Illinois. His professional experience spans homes, schools, clinics, and community settings, giving him a comprehensive understanding of how to support children across different environments. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Behavioral Health at Arizona State University, Yasin combines practical experience with ongoing academic growth. Outside of work, he's a husband, father of three, and passionate about health, fitness, travel, and animals—especially reptiles.
Maureen Foss, MS, BCBA, LBA, LABA
Maureen Foss, MS, BCBA, LBA, LABA, brings more than 30 years of experience supporting behavioral health and social service systems across home, school, community, and institutional settings. Her career includes work in deinstitutionalization, behavioral health consultation, and program oversight, supporting children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and complex behavioral needs. She holds a BASW from the University of Pittsburgh and an MS in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University.
Laura Gagnon, BCBA
Laura began working with individuals diagnosed with autism in 2016 and has provided behavioral health services across a variety of settings, including clinics, homes, preschools and daycares, as well as residential and inpatient programs. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2021 and brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to her work with a strong emphasis on assent-based care and naturalistic teaching.
Alina Lovano, BCBA
Ali is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience in the field of ABA (8 years as a BCBA) working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Her professional approach is rooted in compassionate, neuro-affirming, and assent-based care, with a strong focus on building independence, honoring individual strengths, and improving meaningful quality-of-life outcomes. Her connection to the autism community is also personal, as she is a mom to a child with autism, which has given her an even deeper appreciation for the importance of truly listening to and supporting the individuals and families we serve. Outside of work, Ali enjoys strength training, reading, art, being outside, spending time with her family and pets.
Anna Blake, BCBA
Anna Blake has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for five years. She has experience providing assent-based ABA services in home, clinic, and school settings. Anna is passionate about partnering with families to support meaningful progress and improve the overall quality of life for the clients she serves.
Andrea Johnson, BCBA
Andrea Johnson brings over a decade of experience in education and Applied Behavior Analysis, including extensive work in public schools, early childhood education, and special education. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education (K–12) and has hands-on experience providing individualized ABA services. Andrea is passionate about client-centered, assent-based therapy and emphasizes collaboration with families and educators to promote meaningful progress, independence, and lasting success across all settings.
Sian Shipley, BCBA
Sian Shipley has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2009, beginning in her county’s first classroom for children with exceptionalities. Inspired by this experience, she became a Special Education Teacher, serving from 2011 to 2020 while incorporating ABA services focused on daily living skills, vocational skills, and job placement. She became a BCBA in 2020 and is also an instructor at Purdue University. Sian is passionate about learning, advocating, and collaborating with others. Her approach emphasizes compassionate care and trauma-assumed practices to support the individuals and families she serves.
