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BCBA Clinical Team in Encino, CA

Clinical Team

Our experienced team is committed to improving the lives of the children we serve.

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Allison Bickelman, PhD., BCBA-D

Allison Bickelman, PhD., BCBA-D

Director of Quality Assurance

“The best part of my job is when one of my clients says, “I can do it by myself,” for the first time.”

Pimpak Sangngern, M.S., BCBA

Pimpak Sangngern, M.S., BCBA

Clinical Services Manager

“The most rewarding part of this job is being able to see how our clients grow and gain new skills and the smiles that I see on their faces when they know that they have accomplished something.”

Sadaf Azami, M.S., BCBA

Sadaf Azami, M.S., BCBA

Senior Clinical Supervisor

“One of my favorite parts of this job is seeing how our kids’ faces light up with joy whenever we cheer them on!”

Yelena Nevarez, M.S., BCBA

Yelena Nevarez, M.S., BCBA

Senior Clinical Supervisor

“My favorite part about my job is watching the smiles on my clients faces when they see me walk into their home. They know it is time to play, laugh, dance, and learn!”

Crystal Hernandez, B.A.,BCaBA

Crystal Hernandez, B.A.,BCaBA

Hiring & Training Supervisor

“My favorite part of the day is seeing all the kids in the center for social skills!”

Karina Mendoza, M.S., BCBA

Karina Mendoza, M.S., BCBA

Program Supervisor

“My favorite part about this job is supporting and working together with my clients’ families to achieve their goals.”

Leslie Sandoval, M.S., BCBA

Leslie Sandoval, M.S., BCBA

Program Supervisor

“The most rewarding part of my job is witnessing the progress of both my clients and their families. Seeing how they develop confidence and become independent is what makes my work so fulfilling!”

Alisa Vaynter, M.Ed., BCBA

Alisa Vaynter, M.Ed., BCBA

Program Supervisor

“Being part of my learners’ worlds is a gift, where their growth and progress continually inspire my own.”

Ed Vasquez, M.S., BCBA

Ed Vasquez, M.S., BCBA

Program Supervisor

“The most rewarding part of this field is watching my clients achieve their goals and become more independent.”

Kathy Gonzalez, M.S.

Kathy Gonzalez, M.S.

Associate Program Supervisor

“I find that the most rewarding part is witnessing children develop vital, communicative, adaptive, and social skills, while also empowering their families through education and ongoing support.”

Alexa Ramirez, M.S.

Alexa Ramirez, M.S.

Associate Program Supervisor

“What I enjoy most about this field is seeing how ABA positively transforms not only the clients’ lives, but the lives of their families as well.”

Ana Sampedro, M.S.

Ana Sampedro, M.S.

Associate Program Supervisor

“The most rewarding part of being in this field is seeing families grow stronger together as they navigate challenges and celebrate progress along the way!”

Scott Cross, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Scott Cross, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Clinical Development Manager

“The most rewarding part of this career is seeing children and families achieve gains and open doors to opportunities that were at one time thought to be impossible.”

Gacia Baltayan, M.S, BCBA

Gacia Baltayan, M.S, BCBA

Program Supervisor

“My favorite part of the job is watching our clients develop new skills that were once considered unachievable to them. Seeing their faces during those breakthrough moments makes this career worthwhile for me”

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