Our behavior consultants are the best in the business. They are all trained, certified, and ready to help our clients. Whether you are in Northeast or Central Indiana, we have a behavior consultant who is ready to help!
Brittanae Martin is the Director of Behavior Management Services and a behavior Consultant with Pure Abilities. She holds her masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and certifications in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis. Brittanae has been providing therapeutic services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for six years and is currently pursuing her BCBA.
Brittanae's older brother lives with Cerebral Palsy which has served as her greatest motivator as a professional and allows her to relate to families on a personal level. Brittanae is very passionate to provide the individuals she works for the highest quality of life.
Brittanae is the proud owner of Loki the certified therapy dog and together they serve as a team implementing animal assisted therapy.
Jen holds a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University and has had specialized coursework in Autism. She has experience working with multiple diagnoses including ADHD, autism, anxiety, emotional and mood disorders. She holds experience in a school setting and as a special education teacher, providing her a good understanding of academic and classroom requirements. Working on a team with other therapists has made her well rounded, and she sees the importance of support systems working together.
Jen’s passion is in the discovery and optimization of a client’s skills, strengths, and interests, and to incorporate this into behavioral interventions. She has specialized experience in verbal behavior, and ABA therapy to enrich and teach social communication, functional and social skills. She also believes in trauma-informed care.
Jen strives to show her clients dedication and compassion in the pursuit of achieving their goals, better quality of life, and increased independence.
Chris Fitzgerald graduated from Illinois State University in 2017 with a Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Following graduation, he completed a Recreational Therapy internship at the St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois working with stroke, traumatic injury, and amputee patients. Shortly after completing his internship, he received his certification as a Recreational Therapist. Throughout college, Chris worked in the Special Olympics department coaching swimming, basketball, soccer, and track for SOAR—a community Therapeutic Recreation program serving individuals with disabilities. Chris is looking forward to using the skills he has gained from past experiences and applying them towards his clients to improve their quality of life.
Morgan received her master’s in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University in September 2021. She has been a Registered Behavior Technician for over 6 years and is pursuing her BCBA licensure. She has experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the home, community, and school setting.
Morgan is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential. She believes in focusing on individuals’ strengths and motivations to help them achieve their goals and have increased independence. Morgan is dedicated to providing individualized care for all of the individuals she works with, as well as their families.
Marie received her Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis in November 2021. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities for over 20 years. Her experience includes providing services to individuals in private residences, group homes, Medicaid waiver homes, schools, and day programs.
For over 10 years, Marie has had the privilege of being a foster caregiver for Structured Family Caregiving, a service that has allowed individuals with disabilities to live with her family full-time. Through foster caregiving, Marie is able to relate on a personal level to the joys and challenges faced by families. Marie’s goal is to provide quality services that will improve the overall well-being and lives of the individuals and families she serves.
Sean Chaffee has his Master of Science in Psychology; and Bachelor's degrees in Communications and Psychology. He previously worked as a Medicaid Waiver Case Manager for three years at IPMG; and a Case Management Regional Director at Advocacy Links for over 9 years. He has extensive experience in working with individuals with multiple diagnoses, the medically fragile population, children, adolescents, older adults, and individuals with emotional and behavioral health concerns. Sean incorporates physical activities, accessibility, community inclusion, and individual preferences and abilities into behavior interventions. He also applies person-centered planning and a strengths-based approach to his service delivery. Sean employs patience, positivity, and consistency for the individuals he serves. He provides services in clinical, home, and community settings. Sean has a passion for supporting others to maximize their potential and fully realize their opportunities for development, success, and restorative accomplishments.
Haley Hunter has her masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University with an emphasis in Autism. She has experience working with adults and children living with ADHD, anxiety, ASD, Bipolar Disorder, BPD, emotional and mood disorders, FAS, and ODD. Haley is passionate about working one on one with clients to reach goals that utilize their skills and enhance their quality of life. Haley focuses on guiding individuals to reach their goals independently while working alongside caregivers and service providers to help better support the needs of these individuals. Haley is dedicated to providing quality services across multiple settings in order to improve the overall well being of the people she serves.
Logan received her master's in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue University Global in March 2022. She has worked in ABA clinics with clients ranging from the ages of 2 to 26 years old as a Registered Behavior Technician for almost 7 and a half years. She has experience working in clinics with clients, providing in-home services, and assisting clients in the school setting. Logan also has experience working with individuals with multiple diagnoses along with autism including ADHD, anxiety, and down syndrome. Logan has a passion for giving her clients the confidence to advocate for themselves and become as independent as they are able to become. She strives to improve the life of not only her clients, but their families. Self advocacy and talking about emotions is a skill that Logan believes every individual should have and strives to give her clients those skills. She makes sure every set of skills she is working on with her clients is individualized and unique to the needs and desires of the client and their family.
Jennifer Hagewood graduated from Central Michigan University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation services. She completed internships at Battle Creek VA Medical Center and Lighthouse Neurological Rehabilitation. These have included experiences working with people with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, psychological disabilities, and more. Jenn has served clients on the Indiana Medicaid waiver since 2013 as a recreation therapist in northern IN. Jenn is a volunteer for the Special Olympics. She decided to further her education and graduated in the fall of 2023 with a master’s in psychology from Indiana Tech. She plans to grow her career through both careers, a behavior consultant and a recreation therapist, for clients in northern Indiana. She is passionate about helping individuals with disabilities reach goals, improve their quality of life, and complete challenges. She is excited about the opportunities to serve and positively impact individuals.
Amber holds her Masters degree in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. For 7 years she has served the Autism community in Fort Wayne, IN as a Registered Behavior Technician, Case Manager, and Behavior Consultant. She has experience providing services in community, school, and clinic based settings.
During her free time Amber loves spending time with her husband and dogs, camping, gardening, and doing pottery. She is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and has used her certification to work with all ages, sharing trauma informed, inclusive teachings. She enjoys incorporating yoga into her sessions and showing the positive impact of coping techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, and relaxation. Amber is passionate about empowering individuals and their families through a person-centered, holistic approach. She supports and advocates for individuals as they make strides towards increased independence, personal fulfillment, and enhancing their overall well-being.
Amy has her master’s degree in psychology. She has worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and mental health diagnoses, along with those with multiple diagnoses of all ages. She has over 20 years of experience in social services. Her career started as an Employment Specialist assisting people with disabilities to obtain and keep jobs. That experience led to program management, development, and vocational assessment. Amy also worked as a case manager providing services to veterans with disabilities related to their time in the military. Since 2008 she has worked in Medicaid Waiver case management. She started as a case manager and then became the Director of Quality and Training for Advocacy Links in 2012 where she worked for over 10 years. Amy is focused on providing person-centered services and strives to ensure the wants, needs, and preferences of everyone with whom she works are honored while working as part of a team. Amy is also the parent of a son with disabilities who receives waive services, which helps to drive her passion and desire to ensure that the voices of the people she serves are heard and that each person is living life the way they want to live. Amy is a strong advocate and is dedicated to ensuring the services she provides are strength-based. Her goal is to help each person with whom she works to be as independent as they can and to be active, involved members of their community. She is dedicated to making sure each person is receiving individualized services that will meet their needs to help them achieve their goals, improve their day-to-day life and help them build strong relationships with others.
Corey Hudson has his Master of Science in Psychology from Indiana Tech; and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Teaching from Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne. He previously worked as a Medicaid Waiver Case Manager for three years: one and a half years with Advocacy Links and one and a half years with The Columbus Organization. During Corey’s bachelor’s degree, he had several experiences working in high-school classrooms, including student teaching at Fort Wayne’s South Side High School. Corey has experience working with individuals with many different diagnoses, as well as those with multiple diagnoses, adolescents, older adults, and individuals with emotional and behavioral concerns, among other individuals. Corey implements many different strategies into his services, including physical activities, community inclusion, individual preferences, individual abilities and strengths, and small group settings. Corey’s goal is to provide a person-centered focus to support others, bring out the strengths in each person, and maximize each person’s individual development and growth potential.
Julie obtained her bachelors of psychology from American Public University and her master’s degree in psychology from Grand Canyon University. She has had the privilege of using her academic and life experiences throughout her career in education and the medical geriatric fields. She has years of experience working with children and adults with various behavioral and medical diagnoses. It brings her joy to be a part of the success of others. Julie is very artistic and has an eclectic background of life experiences in the music, television, and fashion industries. She has a great since of humor and continues to feed her desire to learn. She is beginning a new and wild adventure as a children’s author and loves the creative opportunities it has provided. Julie is excited to support her clients by assisting them improve their growth and development for a meaningful quality of life.
Felicia received her master's in applied behavior analysis from Capella University with plans to complete her hours to obtain a BCBA certification. She has received most of her experience through ABA centers in both clinic and home settings. Felicia also possesses experience with various age groups through case management experiences at nonprofit agencies. Felicia found her passion through seeing the progress made with the clients she has served and seeing him/her move on to less restrictive settings. Felicia strives to assist vulnerable populations discover their strengths and develop a more fulfilling life.
Shaygne has her master degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University and two bachelor’s degrees one in ABA from Ball State University and the other in Health and Exercise Science from University of Saint Francis. Shaygne has over 8 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Shaygne has experience in clinic and in home base. She has worked with a wide ranges of ages while in the field. She has experience in autism, trauma in formed care, mood disorders, anxiety, intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities. Shaygne is passionate about working 1-1 with clients to reach their individual goals while incorporating naturalistic teachings. Shaygne is dedicated to providing quality of services to clients and caregivers to improve their daily lives.
Marcy obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from Indiana University South Bend and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University. Marcy has worked with individuals, families, and yound people for over 20 years, working in a variety of capacities; First Steps, substitute teaching, Healthy Families, and Meridian Health Services. Marcy has a two-pronged approach to working with individuals and families, and that is prevention and intervention. Marcy believes both are necessary to fully assist those seeking services of any kind. Marcy has worked with people with a myriad of impairments and mental health concers: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Delays and challenges, Bi-Polar Disorder, Mild Schizophrenia, Depression, ADD/ADHD. Marcy utilizes a person-centered approach in which the client and their family decide what is best for them, using the Behavior Consultant as just that, a consultant.
Marcy lives with her two rescue pips, Aries and Dobby, and enjoys watching them play and bond with each other and the other dogs and people at the dog park. Marcy is a lifetime learner, always learning something from somewhere. In her spare time, she likes to binge on a Netflix series, international movies, and documentaries of all kinds. Additionally, Marcy enjoys spending time with her two grandsons as often as possible.
Marcy's true passions include human and animal rights, human trafficking, especially of chikdren-equity and equality across all institutions and areas of life. Promoting positive, nurturing parenting practices.
Becky Anderson hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Purdue Global University and an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Ivy Tech Community College. I am also certified in Trauma-Informed Care through Indiana University.
With over 15 years of experience in management and more than 6 years working in a pediatric autism clinic as a Registered Behavior Technician and Program Manager, I specialize in working with nonverbal and high-behavior clients between the ages of 3 and 12.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in Trauma-Informed Care, which focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and healing environment tailored to each child’s unique needs. I strive to empower children to grow, communicate, and thrive in ways that feel authentic and meaningful to them.
Outside of my professional work, I enjoy spending time with my two sons — one of whom is on the autism spectrum — my significant other, and my two bonus kids. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my passion for helping children and families make positive, lasting progress through compassion, understanding, and individualized care.
Alyssa Leeper is a passionate and versatile professional with a strong background in psychology, education, and behavior therapy. She is currently completing her Master’s in General Psychology at Purdue Global University, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health from the University of Saint Francis.
Alyssa’s diverse experience spans international education, behavioral therapy, and program coordination. Most recently, she worked as an Enrollment Coordinator for TravelBud, managing global placements and providing comprehensive support to participants in international teach-abroad programs. Her global mindset was further enriched through her role as a third-grade teacher at Educarte Trilingual School in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, where she designed and led English-based curriculum in a multilingual setting.
Previously, Alyssa spent over five years as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at the Indiana ABA Institute. There, she provided one-on-one therapy and facilitated recreational programming to support the growth and development of children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Her commitment to individualized care, data-driven progress tracking, and collaborative teamwork made her a key contributor to positive client outcomes.
Alyssa is TESOL certified and has volunteered with Autism on the Seas since 2019, further demonstrating her commitment to inclusive, person-centered support across settings. Her strengths in communication, adaptability, and leadership make her a valued asset to any therapeutic or educational environment.
Hannah Johnson is a licensed School Psychologist with a strong foundation in psychological assessment, behavior intervention planning, and student-centered consultation. She holds a Specialist in School Psychology (PsyS) and a Master of Science in School Psychology from the University of Saint Francis, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Huntington University, where she graduated with high academic honors.
Currently serving at East Allen County Schools, Hannah provides comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and collaborates closely with intervention teams to support students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional needs. She is skilled in a wide range of assessment tools including the WISC-V, WIAT-IV, WJ-IV, KABC-2, CAS-2, and is certified in the ADOS-2.
With a background that includes experience as a Registered Behavior Technician and as both a special education and social-emotional learning (SEL) teacher, Hannah brings a multidisciplinary approach to her work. She has a proven ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, and is passionate about creating inclusive, data-driven solutions that foster student growth and well-being.
Hannah is known for her collaborative spirit, creative problem-solving, and commitment to empowering students through proactive and compassionate support.
Carissa Brown is a dedicated and empathetic mental health professional with a Master of Social Work from Indiana University Indianapolis. Her approach to therapy is rooted in trauma-informed care and cultural humility, with specialized experience in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationship challenges.
She works part time as a therapist where she provides individual counseling with a focus on personalized, compassionate care. She draws from her extensive background working with neurodiverse populations, particularly individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which she developed during her six-year tenure as a Registered Behavior Technician at the Indiana ABA Institute.
Carissa’s clinical training includes her work with the Veterans Administration, where she assisted in supporting veterans through therapeutic sessions and departmental programming. Additionally, she has been involved in inclusive community initiatives, including her volunteer work with Fort Wayne Community Theatre and Audiences Unlimited, where she helped create adaptive theatre experiences for children on the autism spectrum.
Known for her authenticity, creativity, and clinical insight, Carissa integrates telehealth, group therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches into her work. She is currently awaiting her LSW licensure and remains committed to helping clients heal, grow, and connect through therapeutic partnership.
Pamela earned her BSW from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne and her MS in Clinical Counseling from Liberty University. She brings over 30 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families across community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, halfway houses, and juvenile and adult detention settings.
Her clinical approach focuses on clearly identifying challenging behaviors, naming strengths, and creating practical, goal-driven plans for change. She is experienced working with a wide range of diagnoses, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, PTSD, OCD, and suicidal ideation.
Outside of work, she enjoys time with her two adult sons and two grandsons, and at home with her rescued Dachshunds, Gertie and Frank. She spends her free time gardening, watercolor painting, reading, and staying active in her church, where she teaches Sunday school and parenting classes. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Ball State University and is committed to lifelong learning. Pamela values open communication with families and believes every person deserves dignity, compassion, and evidence-based care.
Lillie received her masters degree in general psychology from Purdue Global University. She was born with a hearing disability that resulted in profound hearing loss in both ears. She wears hearing aids and hopes to share her journey with others who are struggling in their own circumstances to find their highest potential to thrive beyond these challenges. In her free time, Lillie loves to stay active by incorporating calisthenics and weight lifting into her exercise routine. She also enjoys being outdoors and surrounded in nature. Lillie loves to immerse herself in philosophy, mental health and spirituality and hopes to take her learned knowledge and experiences to inspire others to dig deeply into themselves to find happiness, peace and stability within.
McKayla Prentice is a dedicated and experienced professional in the field of behavior analysis and special education, bringing over seven years of hands-on experience supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ball State University.
Throughout her career at the Children’s Autism Center, McKayla has served in multiple leadership roles, including Site Manager and Clinical Data Analyst. In these positions, she led staff training initiatives, developed and implemented policy and compliance procedures, coordinated interdisciplinary communication, and played a key role in program operations across multiple sites. Her data-driven mindset and attention to compliance helped improve service quality, retention, and clinical efficiency.
As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) since 2017, McKayla has worked directly with clients using ABA techniques, crisis de-escalation strategies, and individualized behavior intervention plans. She was promoted to Lead RBT early in her career and has continued to grow into administrative and leadership roles, always grounded in a client-centered and compassionate approach.
McKayla is known for her strong communication skills, clinical insight, and passion for fostering independence and inclusion. She thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful progress through evidence-based, supportive interventions.
Josh Watts is a dedicated Behavioral Consultant and passionate mental health advocate with a strong focus on trauma-informed care and suicide prevention. He holds a Master of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University. Josh is also a Certified Life Coach, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Emergency Chaplain, and Instructor in Suicide Prevention and Awareness.
With specialized training in crisis intervention, emotional regulation, grief support, and leadership development, Josh offers compassionate, solution-focused support to individuals and families. His work addresses behavioral challenges, trauma, burnout, and emotional distress with empathy and practical tools for healing. Josh’s career began in the fire service, where he served for 26 years as a firefighter, EMT, and ultimately Fire Chief. These frontline experiences shaped his understanding of the psychological impact of crisis and inspired his commitment to supporting others—especially those who serve.
Today, Josh continues to be a strong voice for mental health and suicide prevention, driven by both professional expertise and personal conviction. His work is guided by the belief that healing, growth, and resilience are possible for everyone.
Outside of his professional life, Josh is a devoted husband—married since 2004—and proud father of five. His life experiences, faith, and service-driven mindset shape his commitment to walking alongside others with empathy, authenticity, and unwavering support.
I have an undergraduate in Psychology, a master’s and Ph.D. in Physiological Sciences (focused on Neuroscience and Behavior) and working since 2007 with Behavioral Psychology in clinical settings, with teenager and adults clients. Also, I was Professor at a Federal University (Public Institution) and Private College in Brazil. Almost 4 years ago I moved to the U.S. with my family, and since I taught at Drake University (Des Moines, IA) for ABA and Psychology classes. I have a passion to investigate, elaborate, and implement new ways to use the behavior, always promoting self-advocacy with individuals. One of my favorite sports is soccer, and I am a big fan of Corinthians (one of the biggest soccer teams in Brazil). I am a dad of an amazing daughter, and another baby is coming soon!
Stacy has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, a Master's Degree in Business Administration, and a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a certified Autism Specialist through Ball State University. Stacy taught for 10 years in 3 different states (Indiana, Arizona, and North Carolina) in both general and special education. She has worked with multiple diagnoses since 2010 but specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities. Stacy is trained in CBT, DBT, ABA, CPI, and YSIS interventions. She considers herself a lifetime learner that is constantly learning and researching new things. She plans to return to school for a doctorate in psychology. Stacy has a son on the spectrum, which motivates her to continue providing resources and behavioral support to others.
Kayla has her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University and her Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University. Kayla has always loved working with children and has a passion for helping others. She has 10+ years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and ASD. Kayla also has 6+ years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and has worked with individuals ranging from ages 2 – 22 in clinic, home, and school settings. Kayla is also a small business owner and manages her own cupcake business. When she is not in the kitchen baking, she enjoys traveling with her husband, putting puzzles together, and listening to true crime podcasts. Kayla’s passion is helping others achieve their goals through a natural approach and at their own pace while ensuring they have the tools and resources they need to be successful in all aspects of life.
Emily Contreraz joined Pure Abilities in December 2021. She worked in the ABA field for the past 3 years as a Registered Behavior Technician and Behavioral Consultant. She has been working with Families and Children since she was 15 years old. That goes to say that her passion is helping others and she enjoy working with children! She has experience in the home, community and school setting working with young children to adults. She has her master’s in Social Work. When she's not working, she enjoys going on hikes (being in nature), playing with her dog Ollie, watching movies and being around family.
Samanta received both her Bachelor’s in psychology with a concentration in developmental psychology and Master of Science in Psychology from Keiser University (go Seahawks) . She started as a case manager where she worked as a school-based and home-based case manager. In addition, she has worked with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with mental health diagnoses of all ages at an inpatient psychiatric hospital. She orients to the idea that people need people. Thus, as she continues to intentionally navigate connections and interactions of her own, she considers it a privilege to help others to bring out their strengths and help improve overall wellbeing of the people she serves.
Lynne has her Masters degree in Educational Psychology and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She previously worked as a Medicaid Waiver Case Manager for 10+ years at IPMG. She has experience working with individuals of all ages who have had both intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses. She applies a person-centered approach, where the needs and preferences of the individual are directed by that person, while working alongside family, caregivers and other team members. She has a passion for teaching self-advocacy, supporting caregivers, and increasing individual’s independence.
Natasha holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology. She has worked with individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental differences. Natasha believes every person has unique gifts that only they can contribute to the world. She enjoys helping people nourish and express these gifts. Natasha has a passion for animal and human rights. She enjoys traveling the world and spending time with her lively dogs.
Zach holds an undergraduate and master’s degree in psychology. During his master’s degree, Zach focused his research on gratitude interventions and positive psychology. Prior to Pure Abilities, he was a research assistant at the Veterans Association Hospital in downtown Indianapolis where he studied to better understand mental health challenges. Zach believes that every individual has a unique set of strengths that are key to overcoming challenges, and it is Zach’s goal to help highlight these strengths in individuals so that they may be empowered to live their best life. In his own time, Zach enjoys rock-climbing, cooking, and ‘geeking out’ on Star Wars or other sci-fi/fantasy universes.
Marina Artis received her Master's degree in ABA from Purdue University and a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Indiana University. She has worked with children and adults with autism in a ABA clinic since 2019, and as a mother to a child with autism for the past 8 years. Marina loves to educate others on ABA , as well as helping others to better understand those with autism. When shes not working she enjoys spending time with her children and going on nature walks.
Kim has an associate’s degree in business administration and both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in human services. She began her journey as a direct support staff caring for adults with intellectual disabilities in waiver homes in 2014 gaining managerial experience and a vast knowledge of the waiver program and individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. As an advocate, Kim feels behaviors are communication and for all to understand this language we must be empathetic and kind; she thinks inclusion and independence are achievable through open minds, goals, and determination. She wants to teach individuals to use resources and assist them in meeting all their needs. Kim will contribute to the success of all individuals in her path by continuing her own education indefinitely; she believes knowledge is power!
Hannah earned her Master’s in School Psychology from Ball State University in 2023 and holds an additional Master’s in Developmental Psychology from Walden University, awarded in 2019. She is currently pursuing a PhD, furthering her expertise in the field. Hannah has accumulated diverse experience across various roles. She has worked as a Life Skills Specialist in elementary schools, directed a program combining physical, cognitive, and sensory training to enhance brain health and development in children and teens, and served as a behavior technician specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in both clinic and home settings. Passionate about supporting families and children, Hannah is dedicated to teaching families strategies that will help them live more peaceful lives. In her leisure time, Hannah loves exploring the outdoors and sharing new experiences with friends and family. She strives to empower families with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate and overcome new challenges with confidence.
Oluwadamilola Adekunle (Lolah) holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University. With over six years of experience in the field, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and families. Lolah specializes in supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, and co-occurring behavioral and mental health challenges. She is committed to a collaborative approach, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, client-centered support that fosters meaningful and lasting positive change.
Outside of her professional work, Oluwadamilola enjoys traveling, cooking, practicing mindfulness, and finding peace in quiet, reflective environments. She is deeply passionate about mental health advocacy, caregiver support, and building inclusive communities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Oluwadamilola also finds joy in reading, journaling, and exploring different cultures. Guided by her faith, devotion to family, and a commitment to lifelong learning, she strives to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of others.