{"id":203,"date":"2014-05-28T18:19:22","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T18:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teamabi.com\/?page_id=203"},"modified":"2026-11-11T17:57:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T17:57:37","slug":"clinical-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.teamabi.com\/intrepid\/team\/clinical-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u2190 Our Team<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

BCBA Clinical Team in Encino, CA<\/h1>\n\n\n

Clinical Team<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n

Our experienced team is committed to improving the lives of the children we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Allison Bickelman, PhD., BCBA-D<\/h3>\n\n\n

Director of Quality Assurance<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cThe best part of my job is when one of my clients says, “I can do it by myself,” for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pimpak Sangngern, M.S., BCBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Clinical Services Manager<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sadaf Azami, M.S., BCBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Senior Clinical Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cOne of my favorite parts of this job is seeing how our kids\u2019 faces light up with joy whenever we cheer them on!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Yelena Nevarez, M.S., BCBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Senior Clinical Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cMy 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!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Crystal Hernandez, B.A.,BCaBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Hiring & Training Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cMy favorite part of the day is seeing all the kids in the center for social skills!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Karina Mendoza, M.S., BCBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Program Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cMy favorite part about this job is supporting and working together with my clients\u2019 families to achieve their goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Leslie Sandoval, M.S., BCBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Program Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cThe 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!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alisa Vaynter, M.Ed., BCBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Program Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cBeing part of my learners\u2019 worlds is a gift, where their growth and progress continually inspire my own.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ed Vasquez, M.S., BCBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Program Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cThe most rewarding part of this field is watching my clients achieve their goals and become more independent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kathy Gonzalez, M.S.<\/h3>\n\n\n

Associate Program Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexa Ramirez, M.S.<\/h3>\n\n\n

Associate Program Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cWhat I enjoy most about this field is seeing how ABA positively transforms not only the clients\u2019 lives, but the lives of their families as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ana Sampedro, M.S.<\/h3>\n\n\n

Associate Program Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cThe most rewarding part of being in this field is seeing families grow stronger together as they navigate challenges and celebrate progress along the way!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Scott Cross, Ph.D., BCBA-D<\/h3>\n\n\n

Clinical Development Manager<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Gacia Baltayan, M.S, BCBA<\/h3>\n\n\n

Program Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cMy 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\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Committed to Providing the Help Your Child and Family Need Since 2004<\/h2>\n\n\n

We encourage you to ask questions and are here to talk by phone or email about our treatment program and to answer your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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