Our Team
Meet Our Team
We believe great work is achieved by a team of awesome individuals working in sync day in, day out. Besides the kids we work with, our team is what we’re most passionate about. We’ve built a team of people that love what they do. We hire selectively, and groom constantly. All of our behavior technicians have a bachelor’s degree or higher and several are enrolled in getting their board certification (BCBA or BCaBA). Between 80 to 85% of our clinical roles (excluding Behavior Technicians) are filled internally.
Indiana
Beth W., BCBA
Clinical Director
Beth W., BCBA
Clinical Director
I have been in the field for 9 years. I went to undergrad and grad school at Purdue (Boiler up!!) and I have a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis through Ball State. I am excited to be a part of Bierman because I LOVE supporting our kids, staff, and families.
Jessica F.,
Regional Practice Manager
Jessica F., BCBA
Regional Practice Manager
Jessica graduated from Ball State University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. After graduating, she became a preschool teacher where she discovered that working with children with special needs was her true calling. Jessica has been in the field of ABA for almost 5 years now. She finds the world of ABA extremely fascinating and incredibly rewarding. In Jessica’s free time, she loves cooking, being outdoors, rooting for her favorite sports teams, and spending time with her friends, family, and fiancé.
Kaitlin W.
Practice Manager – Avon
Kaitlin W.
Practice Manager
Kaitlin was born and raised in Columbus, IN and currently resides in Indianapolis. Kaitlin graduated from Franklin College in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Education. She has almost a decade of experience working with young children in varying capacities. After having worked with children with disabilities, Kaitlin discovered a passion for helping them learn and decided to pursue ABA. Kaitlin is a passionate cook and loves reading, traveling and watching live theater.
Rebecca L., BCBA
Clinical Director
Rebecca L., BCBA
Clinical Director
Ashley M., BCBA
Clinical Director
Ashley M., BCBA
Clinical Director
Ashley earned a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University, Class of 2012, with a major in elementary education and minor in special education. She has four years of ABA experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and has been certified as a BCaBA since October 2016. Ashley’s passions include applying ABA principles to classroom environments, successfully implementing ABA therapy in group settings, and training and mentoring behavior technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians. Ashley has 15 month-old twins, Greyson and Emerson, and currently lives in Broad Ripple. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and being outside as much as possible.
Seneca C.
Practice Manager – Broad Ripple
Seneca C.
Practice Manager
I have worked at Bierman for 5 and a half years in many positions. I have been a Tech, LT, TPS and now OM. I attended Western Michigan University and recieved my undergrad in psychology with a concentration in Behavior Analysis. What I love most about working at Bierman is getting to interact with the clients and watching them grow.
Kara M.
Practice Manager – Fort Wayne
Kara M.
Practice Manager
Martin M., BCBA
Clinical Director
Martin M.
Clinical Lead
Libby F., BCBA
Clinical Director
Libby F., BCBA
Clinical Director
After graduating from IU Bloomington, I started my ABA career at our Fort Wayne location. I have held many positions throughout my time at Bierman including Registered Behavior Techinican, General Manager, Training Program Specialist and Behavior Analyst. I truly love working with our clients and their families and I am so excited to take my skillset to Avon!
Jenna T.
Practice Manager – Westfield
Jenna T.
Practice Manager
I attended Baylor University and the University of Indianapolis, and graduated with a degree in psychology. I have been in the field of ABA for a little more than 6 years. I am excited to be part of the team at Bierman Autism Center to bring my previous experiences to a new group of coworkers, families, and kiddos.
Massachusetts
Nicole P., BCBA
Regional Director
Nicole P., BCBA
Regional Director
Nicole is a born and raised Boston girl. She is a BCBA with a Master’s degree from Northeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree from Assumption College. Since her very first internship in college at a local elementary school, she knew working with children was going to be her calling. Over her career, she has worked with children with traumatic brain injury, students with emotional disabilities, and individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum, and has loved every minute. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, reading at the beach, listening to her favorite bands, and baking yummy treats for friends.
Amanda M.,
Regional Practice Manager
Amanda M., BCBA
Regional Practice Manager
Amanda graduated from Rivier University in 2016 with her Bachelor of Arts major in Human Development and minor in Social Work. Before joining the Bierman team Amanda worked as a Lead ABA therapist with children with a range of behavioral challenges. Amanda has a passion for helping children achieve goals and their full potential. She also loves social skills and enjoys seeing children interact with their peers. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family. She also enjoys going to the beach, binge watching Netflix, going out to eat and shopping.
Lindsay S., BCBA
Practice Manger
Lindsay S.
Practice Manger
Lindsay graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2016 with a degree in communication disorders as well as a degree in psychology. Following graduation, Lindsay moved to California where she began working in the field of applied behavior analysis. She has worked with children of all ages in a variety of settings including the home, center, school, and community locations. Lindsay has experience providing direct therapy services, developing and updating client specific programming, and developing curriculum for social skill groups. She comes to Bierman with over 3 years of experience in the field and looks forward to continuing her education through Florida Institute of Technology where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and board certification.
Taylor S., BCBA
Clinical Director
Taylor S., BCBA
Clinical Director
Taylor received her Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Development Disabilities and Human Services and a second major in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2013. Taylor went on to receive her Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis from Simmons College in 2016. Working in the field of applied behavior analysis since 2012, Taylor has developed a passion for advocating for student success and watching students make progress every day. She has worked with students from ages 1-19 with a variety of abilities. Taylor enjoys country music, the beach, traveling, reading, and learning something new every day.
Camille A.
Practice Manager – Needham
Camille A.
Practice Manager
Ariana B., BCBA
Clinical Director
Ariana B., BCBA
Clinical Director
Ariana has a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation from Assumption College and a master’s degree in Developmental Disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis from NOVA Southeastern University. She has been working in ABA since 2013 and has worked with children ages 2-21. She has a passion for working with children in this population
Susan T., BCBA
Clinical Director
Susan T., BCBA
Clinical Director
Susan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Special Education with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University. She has been working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities since 2000 and has been certified as a BCBA since 2007. Susan’s passions include interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship and applied research. She has presented on various topics including the use of video modelling to increase pretend play, social skills instruction, and variations of the practical function assessment at international conferences. Susan currently lives in Boston with her two rescue dogs.
Heven W.
Practice Manager – Bedford
Heven W.
Practice Manager
My name is Heven Wolde, and I was born and raised in Ethiopia. I moved here in the United States with my family to get a better education. I recently graduated with my bachelors in Sociology and minored in Chemistry. I am pursuing my master’s in healthcare administration to really make change in management in the healthcare. My long-term goal is to help communities have better access to healthcare. I am excited to start my journey as a leader and grow with this organization
Jeremy F.
Practice Manager – Randolph
Jeremy F.
Practice Manager
Originally from San Francisco, I started out in The Bay working in primary care focusing on building out women’s health services. An exciting opportunity to manage Google Wellness Centers led me to Seattle and introduced me to mental healthcare. While I am brand new to the ABA field, I am invigorated by all of the amazing people in this field and their groundbreaking work. As much as I have loved my time in the Pacific Northwest these past 4 years, I am thrilled to be starting a new adventure in Boston with Bierman Autism Center.
Rhode Island
Kerri W., BCBA
Practice Manager
Kerri W.
Practice Manager
Maegan M., BCBA
Clinical Director
Maegan M., BCBA
Clinical Director
I have been in this field for 8 years and received my Masters of Science in ABA through Bay Path University. I am excited to be part of a collaborative team; working together to help our patients succeed.
Kelly C., BCBA
Clinical Director
Kelly C., BCBA
Clinical Director
I’ve been a BCBA since 2017 and graduated from Bay Path University. I love to problem solve and am looking forward to helping other BCBAs at Bierman make meaningful impacts with their clients through ABA!
New Jersey
Hillary G., BCBA
Clinical Director
Hillary G.
Assistant Clinical Lead
Jasna M.
Practice Manager – Berkeley Heights
Jasna M.
Practice Manager
Arizona
Ashley M., BCBA
Clinical Director
Ashley M., BCBA
Clinical Director
Ashley started in the behavioral health field after earning her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University (ASU) in Family and Human Development in 2012. She became passionate about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) while building relationships with families and colleagues as a case manager and clinical trainer, prior to earning her Master’s Degree in ABA, in 2016, also from ASU. Ashley enjoys working with children, their families, and other clinicians to ensure collaboration and fun are priorities when seeking outcomes and is excited to expand into the South West Region.
Angela R.
Practice Manager – Scottsdale
Angela R.
Practice Manager
Angela is an Arizona native with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development from ASU. She has experience working as an Early Intervention Specialist, and prior to joining the Bierman team, she was a Preschool Program Director. She has a passion for helping children grow through their developmental stages and loves seeing their excitement when they learn a new skill. Angela is a collaborator and eternal optimist who thinks outside the box and believes that every victory should be celebrated. She lives in Scottsdale with her husband, Coleman, and two sons, Marshall and Lincoln. In her personal time she enjoys spending time with family, managing Marshall’s hockey team, camping and exploring Arizona.
North Carolina
Kristin M., BCBA
Clinical Director
Kristin M., BCBA
Clinical Director
Kristin is a Licensed Psychological Associate and Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the Raleigh, NC area. She received both her Bachelors degree with Honors in Psychology, then her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Behavior Analysis from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2012. While in graduate school, Kristin worked with Dr. Carol Pilgrim, studying the use of stimulus equivalence in teaching basic math facts to children in an elementary special education classroom. Data from this research project have been presented at ABAI and NC-ABA. Following graduate school, Kristin has worked directly with children of all ages with autism and has supervised RBTs and other BCBAs. In her free time, she loves being outdoors with her family, exploring the beautiful greenways, lakes and parks in the Triangle area.
Support Team: All Locations
Alexis D.
Senior Marketing Director
Alexis D.
Senior Marketing Director
Alexis comes to us with 10 years of marketing experience within the healthcare world. Most recently she was at Virtudent, a teledentistry company, and Amwell, a telehealth company. She received her MBA at Simmons College and her Bachelors from The George Washington University. Outside of work, Alexis is a volunteer photographer with the Special Olympics. Alexis grew up in the country of Panama, but now resides in MA with her husband, 2 dogs, and a cat!
Allison G., BCBA
VP Clinical Compliance and Quality
Allison G.
VP, Clinical Compliance and Quality
Allison has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis since 2006 and has been a Behavior Analyst since 2013 and has worked across multiple settings including home, clinic, school, and insurance. Prior to joining Bierman ABA, Allison was with Magellan Healthcare as a Senior Care Manager working with other ABA organizations in areas of training, oversight and clinical best practices. Allison holds a Master’s degree in Education from Cambridge College. She enjoys spending time with her goldendoodle.
Amanda C.
VP Program Mgmt Office & Development
Amanda C.
VP Program Mgmt Office & Development
Amanda has a wide variety of experience with people with disabilities, from camps to respite care to group homes and other residential settings. Before joining Bierman ABA, Amanda was an ABA therapist at an accredited ABA school in Atlanta for over four years. While there, she led a classroom of elementary and middle school children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Georgia State University and is currently pursuing her Masters in ABA through Ball State.
Amanda D.
VP New Market Development
Amanda D.
VP – New Market Development
Amanda comes to us with a retail background from L Brands (Victoria Secret, Pink) and Gap, where she held District Manager and Senior District Manager roles. Amanda has a passion for healthcare and helping others and our mission resonated with her career trajectory. During her District Management tenure she developed her skills In operations, performance management and resource planning while managing over 30 locations.
Ashlee C.
Director of New Hire Training
Ashlee C.
Director of New Hire Training
Ashley A., BCBA
Director of CD and RDC Training
Ashley A., BCBA
Director of CD and RDC Training
Ashley grew up in New York. She is a BCBA who holds a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University and a Bachelors degree in Development Sociology from Cornell University. Ashley trained at the May Center School for Brain Injury and Related Disorder while completing her Masters degree. She has several years of experience working with both children and adults with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Ashley has worked in a variety of settings including residential schools, clinics, public schools, residential group homes and home programs. She is thrilled to join the Bierman team! In her free time, Ashley loves watching TV, skiing, traveling, reading and spending time with her husband and newly rescued cat, Nora.
Ashley B., BCBA-D
VP Clinical Training
Ashley B., BCBA
VP, Clinical Training
Ashley Bennett started her career in Applied Behavior Analysis 20 years ago as a special education teacher using ABA for instructional design and classroom management. Upon receiving her certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2008, Ashley transitioned to providing services largely outside of the school setting. Her areas of expertise include building efficient and effective systems for organizations, utilizing evidence-based approaches for staff development, designing curricula, and evaluating treatment efficacy. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys cooking, gardening, yoga, planning escapes to the beach, and snuggling with her two puppies. Ashley received her Bachelor of Education degree from Gonzaga University; and her subsequent master’s and doctorate degrees from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Ashley is excited to join the Bierman family to help expand their superior clinical treatment model in the Southwest region.
Anthony P.
Chief Operating Officer
Anthony P.
Chief Operating Officer
Anthony’s journey in healthcare began over 25 years ago with a Bachelor’s of Science in Healthcare Administration, starting with experience on the insurance side of healthcare as well an administrator for a small family owned healthcare business. Anthony then completed a Master’s in Physical Therapy and joined ATI, which grew from a handful of clinics to 850. Eventually, this path led him back to academia and Anthony now holds a Doctorate, with an emphasis in Practice Management. After 14 years with ATI culminating in a position as Vice President of Operations, Anthony moved on to other Operations leadership roles within healthcare. He was most recently the COO for the largest National provider in the Allergy and Asthma space.
Cat M
Senior Accountant
Cat M.
Senior Accountant
Cat comes to Bierman ABA after 11 years at HealthNet, a non-profit organization with a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers and programs. She has 33 years of accounting experience with a degree from Indiana University. She was born in Moline, IL but moved to Indianapolis, IN at the age of 5 where she still remains. She is a huge Indianapolis Colts fan! Cat has been married 30 years. Her oldest daughter is 27, married and in their first house. Her other daughter is 20, has special needs and lives at home. Cat also has 3 Cornish Rex cats. In her spare time, Cat enjoys reading, movies and spending time with her family.
Chad F.
VP of Finance
Chad F.
VP of Finance
Chad is joining our team from Strive Health, a healthcare start-up based in Denver, CO, where he was the Director of Finance & Accounting. Chad is originally from Tennessee where he grew up and entered the military after high school. He served 14 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army as both enlisted and officer with some time overseas before embarking on his finance career. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelors in Exercise Science and Ohio University with a Masters in Financial Economics. He currently lives in Westfield, IN with his wife and two young boys (15 & 11) and two dogs.
Christina B., BCBA
Chief Clinical Officer
Christina B., BCBA
Chief Clinical Officer
Christina D.
Real Estate Director
Christina D.
Real Estate Director
Christina brings a wealth of experience from various Real Estate leadership roles. She is a commercial real estate broker with extensive experience managing the full lifecycle of real estate transactions and developing leasing strategies for a wide range of clients. Most recently she was in a Senior Vice President role for Colliers International, where she advised tenants and landlords on their short and long term goals. She was also recently recognized in South Jersey Biz in the Who’s Who in Real Estate edition.
Christina resides in NJ with her family. She loves spending time with her family outdoors; birdwatching or golfing. We are excited to have her on the team! Welcome Christina!
Christina G., BCBA
Director of Instructional Design and Programming
Christina G., BCBA
Director of Instructional Design and Programming
Christina Gallagher is a Precision Teacher and practitioner in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her passion for helping children led her to Temple University, where she received a Master’s in Special Education and later went on to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In her current role, she is working on designing and developing an instructional library for practicitioners to teach communication and social skills using naturalistic and play-based strategies.
Courtney B., BCBA
President
Courtney B., BCBA
President
Emily R.
VP Revenue Cycle and Contracting
Emily R.
VP Revenue Cycle and Contracting
Emily Roche joined Bierman’s team in 2019 and has been working in payer contracting and revenue management for ABA organizations since 2012. Currently the VP of Contracting and Revenue Cycle Management, Emily oversees Bierman’s insurance and billing team. Through her work at ABA agencies, Emily has been involved with public policy to improve legislation for mental health services and advocacy for ABA therapy. With a background in contracting, credentialing, authorizations, and appeals, she has often provided training throughout the ABA industry on these topics and has been invited to speak at national conferences such as the Autism Law Summit and the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts annual conference. After pursuing a bachelor’s in business administration from Gonzaga University, Emily completed a masters in health administration at University of Colorado. She currently lives in Indianapolis.
Erin S.
Chief People Officer
Erin S.
Chief People Officer
Fumi H., BCBA-D
VP Clinical Quality, Outcomes and Research
Fumi H., BCBA
VP, Clinical Quality, Outcomes and Research
Fumi has spent her entire career working in the field of ABA starting as a therapist for children with autism. She continued working in the field while earning her PhD from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2016. She has taught semester courses for Masters’ and PhD students as an adjunct faculty in addition to her clinical experience as a BCBA. In recent years, she has been able to expand on her passion for ABA and teaching by focusing on developing trainings for new clinicians and building quality assurance systems for the organizations she has worked with. When not working, Fumi enjoys spending time with her family and friends and participating in organizations such as the Japanese Association for Behavior Analysis and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee at Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis.
Jonathan B.
IT Manager
Jonathan B.
IT Manager
Jonathan has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology as well as Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering. He has over 20 years of achievements in providing vision, innovation, strategic planning, and execution of IT development, operations, and continuous process improvements.
Jonathan was featured in Lead Magazines 2016 Tech Power Players and has professional training in the following: N+ Certification, Microsoft Certified Professional, ITIL Certification, ShoreTel IP System Certification, PMP Certification, and Management Training and Seminars.
In 2004, Jonathan served a year in South America doing volunteer work. He has also participated and helped organize Autism Awareness fundraisers and benefits. Along with his volunteer efforts he also served on the Board of Directors for inReturn and Linden Grove.
Jonathan lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and enjoys family time, Cincinnati Sports fan (Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati), lake life and traveling.
Jonita T.
Billing Manager & Team Lead
Jonita T.
Billing Manager & Team Lead
Jo, as we affectionately call her, is a native of Indianapolis. She has worked in medical billing for 12 years. Jo has always felt a special connection with children. She loves spending time with her niece, nephew and god children. She also loves traveling with her friends. Jo enjoys attending sporting events with the Colts being her favorite football team and cheering on the Ball State Cardinals. She loves super heroes and Halloween.
Karla W.
Director of Outreach
Karla W.
Director of Outreach
Kelly L., BCBA
Director of Supervision
Kelly L., BCBA
Director of Supervision
Kelly graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2013, where she minored in Education and specialized in Developmental Disabilities and Human Services. Prior to joining the Bierman ABA team in Boston, she worked a year long internship in an ABA centered school. In addition to her internship, she has been working with children for 6 years. Kelly began working with children in a residential camp setting, and later became a preschool teacher for several years. She received her masters degree in Behavior Analysis from Simmons College.
Leanne Y.
Executive Assistant
Leanne Y.
Executive Assistant
LeAnne brings almost 20 years of administrative experience to Bierman. She enjoys helping out people and problem solving. LeAnne and her husband of 24 years have 3 awesome children. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, cooking and attending the many sporting events of her sons.
Paul H., BCBA
VP of Core Systems & Technology Architecture
Paul H., BCBA
Vice President of Core Systems & Technology Architecture
Paul has almost 20 years experience working in the field of behavior analysis. He received his master’s degree in 2002 from the University of the Pacific and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2003. During his career he has worked in and consulted to many settings including public schools, private schools for children with autism, center-based ABA services, residential facilities, and in-home services.
Most recently Paul served as the Director of Clinical Systems at May Institute. In this role Paul was responsible for guiding the organization’s move to an electronic practice management and data collection system, creating efficient workflows related to the implementation of this software, and high level data analysis of the information in this system (both directly in the system and creating interactive dashboards using business intelligence software). Prior to entering his most recent role Paul has worked in multiple organizations focusing on the use of technology to build systems that allow for the efficient delivery of high-quality behavior analytic services.
His main professional interests include functional assessment, visualizing data, creating systems for efficient delivery of quality ABA services, and integrating technology in behavior analysis services. Paul has presented at numerous regional and national conferences on topics such as using technology to provide ABA services, data collection, data visualization, and functional assessment.
Samantha M., PHD, HSP
Clinical Psychologist
Samantha M.
Clinical Psychologist
Sarah L.
Director of Insurance
Sara L.
Director of Insurance
Scott G.
Manager of Talent Acquisition
Scott G.
Manager of Talent Acquisition
Scott brings a wealth of experience from various recruiting roles from both agency as well as corporate. He lives in Phoenix, AZ, but was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. Scott is a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals and Blues fan, but due to the football Cardinals moving to Phoenix when he was 8, Scott roots for the KC Chiefs. Scott is married and has two sons that are 9 and 4, as well as a miniature Schnauzer. In his spare time, he assists with Cub Scouts, karate (Scott is a black belt in Chinese Kempo), soccer, and was an avid bowler.
Simone P., BCBA-D
VP Clinical Training
Simone P., BCBA
VP Clinical Training
Simone started working with behavior analytic interventions in Brazil, where she is from. She has been working in the field for more than 15 years. Throughout her career, she has implemented interventions based on the principles of behavior analysis to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, as well as anxiety, depression, ADHD, hearing impairments, among others across several settings and environments. Since moving to the United States in 2010, Simone has worked with individuals age ranging from 18 months through 22 years old, and across multiple settings including: in-home, public and private schools, early intervention centers, and residential programs.
Simone received her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis through Northeastern University and recently received her Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis through Simmons University. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the state of Massachusetts. Currently, she is also an Adjunct Faculty at Simmons University.
In her time outside of work and school, she enjoys traveling, going out to restaurants, video chatting with her family, and hanging out with her husband and with friends.
Taylor C.
Team Experience Manager
Taylor C.
Team Experience Manager
Tiffani W., BCBA
Director of BA Onboarding and CIT Training
Tiffani W., BCBA
Director of BA Onboarding and CIt Training
Tiffani received her Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas. In 2009, she continued her education at UNT earning her Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis. Since 2005, Tiffani has worked in the field of behavior analysis across a multitude of settings including: in-home, adult residential programs, public and private schools, and early intervention centers. She has extensive experience assessing and treating severe problem behavior (e.g., aggression, property destruction, SIB) and the implementation of early intervention programs. Tiffani is passionate about delivering high quality, ethical care to individuals of various abilities and mentoring newer behavior analysts in becoming strong clinicians. Tiffani has previous experience as both a Clinical Director and Regional Coordinator and brings in a valuable perspective to the team. In her free time, Tiffani loves to find creative outlets, whether it be cooking new recipes, painting, or drawing. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and their two huskies, Immi and Shadow.
Courtney B.
Marketing Operations Specialist
Courtney B.
Marketing Operations Specialist
Angela S.
Payer Relations & Contracting Manager
Angela S.
Payer Relations & Contracting Manager
Angela Shanks joined Bierman’s team from Texas in 2020 as the Manager of Contracting & Payor Relations. While new to the ABA field, she comes from over 20 years of experience in insurance collections and many years of experience in single case agreements, appeals and fighting for patient’s benefits owed to them by the insurance company. She is a single mom of 4 kids, (2 girls; 1 is a Marine Vet while the other is studying Zoology at A&M & 2 boys: 1 studying criminology at UTSA and 1 studying elementary education at Texas State.) as well as just welcomed her first granddaughter this year. She enjoys her time on her hobby farm with many animals and crafts.
Speech and Occupational Therapists
Phyllesia B.
Speech Language Pathologist
Phyllesia B.
Speech Language Pathologist
Phyllesia was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. She attended Baldwin Wallace College which she doubled major in Psychology and Communication Disorders. In 2012, she moved to Indianapolis to continue her education and further her development in applied behavior analysis. In 2014, she graduated from Ball State University with a Master’s in Special Education emphasizing Applied Behavior Analysis. She also graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s in Communication Disorders and Sciences in 2017. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. She has a passion working with children and adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family and playing with her dogs.
Helen H.
Occupational Therapist
Helen H.
Occupational Therapist
Maeve L.
Occupational Therapist
Maeve L.
Occupational Therapist
Connie L.
Speech Language Pathologist
Connie L
Speech Language Pathologist
Connie is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist, and she has been working in the field since 2019. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she received her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science, and she received her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Wichita State University. She is excited to work at Bierman where she can collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to build a fun environment for children with ASD to express themselves.
Kate D.
Speech Language Pathologist
Kate D.
Speech Language Therapist
I’ve been a speech therapist for four years. I received my undergraduate degree from The University of Rhode Island and my Master of Science from East Carolina University in North Carolina. I’m excited to be a part of the Bierman team!
Rachel M.
Occupational Therapist
Rachel M.
Occupational Therapist
Rachel has been in the occupational therapy field for 1 year after earning her Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Indianapolis in 2020. She is most excited to work at Bierman as she loves watching her clients become more independent in skills they may not have had before and seeing their joy (and the families) when they realize that they have gained a new skill.
Madison M.
Occupational Therapist
Madison M.
Occupational Therapist
Madison graduated from the University of New England with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Health Wellness and Occupational Studies in 2019. Madison then went back to school to receive an Associates of Science Degree from New England Institute of Technology to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in 2020. Before joining Bierman, Madison had experience in both school and clinic settings working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder across a variety of ages. She is currently in school to receive her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. In her free time, Madison enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her family, friends and dog Tucker and always finding new shows to watch on Netflix.
Megan D.
Occupational Therapist
Megan D.
Occupational Therapist
Megan received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She found her passion working in pediatrics through experiences in the public and collaborative school setting, as well as in the NICU. Megan looks forward to continuing her career with Bierman Autism Center, and building strong and resilient minds in children with ASD.
Evan H.
Occupational Therapist
Evan H.
Occupational Therapist
Evan Hunter graduated with her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University. She has experience working with spinal cord injuries and psychiatric diagnoses, and she has found her passion in working with kids. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Music from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. In her free time, Evan enjoys playing music, running, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. She could not be more excited to join the Bierman team!
Alyssa F.
Occupational Therapist
Alyssa F.
Occupational Therapist
Alyssa has been an Occupational Therapist since 2019. She attended Syracuse Univeristy for her Bachelors in Health and Exercise Science, then went on to receive her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Bay Path University. Alyssa loves the fun and creativity she gets to utilize as a pediatric OT, as she is truly a “kid at heart.” In her free time, Alyssa loves baking, going to the beach, and hiking with her dog, Bear.
Abigail Z.
Occupational Therapist
Abigail Z.
Occupational Therapist
Abigail has been working as a pediatric occupational therapist since graduating from the University of New England’s M.S.O.T program in 2019. Abigail is passionate about working with children because she loves watching them grow and surpass their goals through their primary occupation of play! She continues to follow her passion by working as an occupational therapist with Bierman ABA. In her spare time, Abigail enjoys painting, dancing, and going on hikes with her two dogs Mulligan and Luna.
Cali C.
Occupational Therapist
Cali C.
Occupational Therapist
Cali started her career in Occupational Therapy in May 2021. She attended Seton Hall University for her undergraduate degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences with a minor in Psychology. Cali went on to receive her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. Cali is excited to work with Bierman ABA to create a fun environment where her clients can learn and grow!
Julianne T.
Speech Language Pathologist
Julianne T.
Speech Language Pathologist
Julianne started her career in Speech Language Pathology over 10 years ago. She received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Marywood University in Scranton, PA. Julianne strongly believes in the importance of developing a solid rapport with children and families. She enjoys using her fun and flexible personality to engage children in various activities to improve their overall functional communication skills. She continues her career as Director of Speech Services with Bierman ABA. In her free time, Julianne likes to spend time with her husband, Jake, her daughter, Reagan, and her spunky Boston Terrier, Rocco. She enjoys traveling and going to the beach.
Sarah B.
Speech Language Pathologist
Sarah B.
Speech Language Pathologist
Sarah has been a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist for 6 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN and her master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Sarah began her career working in Florida and returned to Indiana in 2019. Sarah has worked at two ABA centers during her career and loves the fast-paced atmosphere and opportunities to collaborate with other professionals. Sarah strongly believes in providing children with a fun, language-rich environment to help facilitate their functional communication skills. Sarah loves working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, working on feeding skills and engaging in play-based intervention. In her free time, Sarah likes traveling, watching reality tv and spending time with her boyfriend, Jeff, and her two dogs (Buddha and Layla) and cat (Bella).