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Patricia earned her Bachelors in Psychology and Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at Cal State University of Northridge. She received her BCBA certification on August 2014. Patricia has been working in the field of ABA since 2007. She started off providing respite services for families. Her interest in the field of ABA grew due family members on each side of her family have speech impairments and other disabilities. Specifically, with ABA, Patricia enjoys celebrating milestones with each client and her focus over the past 8 years has been in promoting parent education and participation.

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"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it." -Steve Jobs

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Rodney has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2011. He has been with ICAN-B since April 2016. He graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor in Psychology and Central American Studies. Currently, Rodney is attending The Chicago School of Professional Psychology for his Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis.

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Holland McWhorter earned his BA in psychology at Azusa Pacific University and holds a MS in counseling with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from California State University of Los Angeles, where he completed his thesis, “A Parametric Evaluation of The High-Probability Instruction Sequence” under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Wallace. Holland is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and has provided support for over 12 years to children and young adults both typically developing and with developmental delays. These populations include ADHD, Down syndrome, Schizophrenia, Cerebral palsy, and Intellectual disabilities in the United States and Mexico. Holland currently supervises BCBA candidates and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in Orange County.

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Lilian Guzman graduated from Cal State University, Northridge in June of 2016 with Bachelor in Psychology. Shortly after, Lilian joined ICAN-B. Lilian started working as a Behavior Technician. She received her RBT certification. Currently, Lilian is enrolled at National University where she is pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. Upon completing her coursework, she plans on taking the BCBA exam. Her biggest motivation in the field is being able to see the progress she has made with those she has worked with.

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“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” –Mark Twain

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Ruby Daliva earned her Bachelor in Psychology at California State University Northridge (CSUN). In 2008, she began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a Behavior Therapist providing direct therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities and other developmental delays ranging from early learners to young adults in the school, home, and community setting. Later she enrolled in Florida Institute of Technology for the BCaBA courses. In the near future, she plans to pursue graduate school with an emphasis in ABA and become a BCBA.

“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly” –Martin Luther King Jr.

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Kiana has been working with children of all ages for fifteen years, with six of those years providing 1:1 ABA services in the home, school, and community. She graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor in Psychology. She attained her Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2018.

You're off to great places, Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!" - Dr. Seuss

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Jessica graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2015 where she received her Bachelor Degree in Sociology. She obtained her Master in Science in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2018. She has been working in the field of ABA for two years. Jessica has always wanted to help others and is glad to have the opportunity to do that every day. It is a great feeling for her to see that her clients have made progress and knowing that she has made a little difference in their lives.

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"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." – Walt Disney

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Kristen Jones completed her Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing at the Colorado College. During her undergraduate experience, Kristen volunteered with disabilities awareness groups to provide respite and community outings for young people and adults with special needs. She designed courses to investigate the challenges faced by marginalized families searching for healthcare services for their children with special needs. Kristen’s work brought her to the offices of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and to Head Start, Early Head Start, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing classrooms. Kristen obtained her Master of Science Applied Behavioral Analysis Program at National University in 2018.

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“…the world is not given by [our] fathers, but borrowed from [our] children…” -Wendell Berry

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Cynthia Ramirez earned her Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Channel Islands in Sociology and minoring in Psychology. She has been working with children ages 2 to 21 years, providing ABA services in home and school settings for the past 5 years. Aside from her experience with children in the autism spectrum, she has also worked with children with ADHD, cerebral palsy, and emotional disturbances. Cynthia is currently enrolled in a local community college obtaining pre-requisite courses to pursue her desired master’s program. She hopes to obtain her certification as a behavior analyst afterwards.

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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” -Dr. Seuss

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Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton in Human Services. Prior to working at ICAN-B, she worked as a lifeguard for LA City. Since joining the team, Stephanie has become a Registered Behavioral Technician and is currently enrolled in her Master's program for ABA. She will soon be one of ICAN-B's new Case Managers. She hope’s to continuing growing in this field and making a difference in people's lives. Her ultimate goal is to be happy in life and to know that wherever she is in life, she is making a positive difference.

“‘Cause nothing ever comes without a change” -Grouplove

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Marissa has been working one on one with children for the past seven years. She graduated in May of 2017 from California State University – Northridge with her B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, with a focus in Family Services. She has always had a passion for helping children and families. Before ABA she worked with the Regional Center, in preschool classrooms, and through a private organization assisting children with sensory motor skill. Marissa was introduced to ABA two years ago and knew it was a perfect fit for her. She is currently taking courses to complete my M.S. in Applied Behavioral Analysis.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the starts to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman

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Yesenia born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She has been working with children from ages 5-17 since 2011 in LAUSD. She received my BA in Psychology at Cal State Northridge. She took an ABA course during her undergrad and immediately loved it, at this point she knew that she wanted to work with children but wasn’t sure in what kind of field. She joined ICAN-B September 2016 and worked in the Orange County area. On April 2018 she transferred to the Los Angeles region. That same year she received her Registered Behavior Technician Certificate. Yesenia loves working with children and seeing their progress just makes it 10x better! She is currently enrolled at National University to received a Master’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. Once she graduates she will be taking the BCBA exam and become a BCBA.

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Claudia joined ICAN-B in 2019. She has been working one on one with  children in the ABA field for almost 3 years. She graduated from CSUCI  with a B.A in Psychology and a minor in Chicana/o Studies. She is in the  process of applying for an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis. She  always knew her career path must be to work with children and their  families. She fell in love with helping children and seeing the impact  that her job had on the child’s progress. Outside of ABA Claudia has two  children of her own that she enjoys spending time with.

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 “You  can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make  money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do  them so well that people can’t take their eyes off  of you.”

– Maya Angelou

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Katia Hernandez received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with a Minor in Chicano Studies from California State University Fullerton. She has been part of the team for 2 years. Katia began her journey at ICan-B as a behavior Therapist and was recently promoted to Case Manager. Katia Hernandez is currently the OC Social Skills Coordinator and enjoys planning out events for our clients.

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My name is Joshua Martinez, I am 30 years old and I graduated with a BA in psychology from Cal State Fullerton. I also obtained a mental health certificate from Orange Coast College. I started working with Ican-b in June 2016. Before this company, I used to work at coastline community college with adults who had sustained a brain injury. I also worked with the geriatric population by directing them to available social services that they could benefit from. Although I do miss interacting and hearing all the stories from older adults, working with kids now has been refreshing as they are more susceptible to learning and progress can be seen more quickly. It is important that we shape our kids early as they will be our future leaders someday. It is very satisfying to see a kid grow and improve every day you come to work knowing that you are making a positive influence in their life. We all have a hidden potential waiting to be unlocked!

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-Learn to discipline your emotions, because if you don’t, your enemies will use them against you. - Bruce Lee

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Dineli completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology Cognitive Science at the University of California, Irvine in 2015.

Dineli has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2014. Currently Dineli is pursuing her Masters in Science (M.S) degree in ABA at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) in Los Angeles.

Upon graduating from TCSPP, Dineli plans to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) certification and continue growing within the field of ABA.

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“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.
It matters that you don't just give up.” -- Stephen Hawking

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I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in May of 2017. At CSUN I volunteered as a peer educator in The Blues Project raising awareness about depression and suicide prevention. I have been in the field and with ICAN-B for over two years and currently attend The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in pursuit of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. I plan to continue working with individuals with developmental disabilities and assists in the achievement of future independent living for clients.

"If you get, give. If you learn, teach"

-Maya Angelou

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Paula Migliaccio has been working as a behavioral therapist for almost 4 years and has completed all requirements except for the national exam to become a BCBA. She has a Masters in Elementary Education, a BA in English, and two years completed coursework in the FIT ABA continuing education program towards BCBA certification. In addition to behavioral work, Paula has also been tutoring special needs children for over 20 years, including her own son with ASD.

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I earned my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from National University and I am pursuing my Master's in Science (M.S.) degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at National University. Upon receiving my M.S. in ABA, I plan to sit in the Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) Certification to continue to grow in the field. I obtained my Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification in 2018 and have been working in the field of ABA for 6 years. I always knew I wanted to work with children and this field has provided me with opportunities to help families in need.

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Sylvia joined ICAN-B in November of 2018. She earned her B.A. in psychology and a minor in biology from the University of California, Irvine. Since joining the team, she has become a Registered Behavior Therapist and is one of our newest CM hybrid staff members. What she loves most about her job is watching her clients grow into strong independent individuals. 

“Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do” -Steve Jobs 

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Casey has worked with children and adults with disabilities for 12 years and has worked in the field of ABA for 6 years. She earned her Master of Education from the University of Virginia with a focus in Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities in 2014. While at UVA, she taught at the Virginia Institute of Autism and was introduced to Applied Behavior Analysis. Casey went on to earn a Post-Masters Graduate Certificate in ABA from Penn State before becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. She has since practiced ABA in Virginia, Washington state and now California. With her background in kinesiology, she has specialized in teaching gross motor skills, life skills and communication skills.  

"Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding."  - Robert John Meehan 

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William Klein, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certified Adoption Competent Provider, Certified First Aid Mental Health and Certified Crisis Worker by the American Association of Suicidology. He is a bilingual Cuban American, fluent in Spanish, and enjoys a café con leche every morning. Prior to joining ICAN-B William served as Behavior Analyst for the Seminole Tribe of Florida integrating practice with Native American culture.  
 
Moreover, he previously served as Executive & Clinical Director of an accredited Behavioral Health Center of Excellence in Central Florida. In addition, he has been the Director of Behavior Analysis for the Special Needs Division for the YMCA of South Florida and was the Suicide Prevention Quality Assurance Coordinator of programs funded by the National Suicide Lifeline. 
 

William earned a Master of Education in Foundations in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Cincinnati. During undergraduate studies, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with minors in education, sociology, and anthropology. In addition, William has a diverse background in providing multidimensional services across Central and South Florida, and Telehealth services internationally. William is passionate about the integration of technology expanding access to care. 

He is actively pursuing a PhD in Projects with a focus on Health & Nutrition with the Universidad Americana De Europa.  

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” 

-Mary Ann Evans 

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Before going to college, Jacqueline worked with teens on the spectrum. During her senior year of college, she volunteered in a TK classroom with kids on the spectrum.  

After graduating from college, Jacqueline went right into the ABA field with ICAN-B in January 2018. In 2019 she attained her Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.   

She loves working with the younger children. She comments of her overall experience, “Every age group is teaching me something new every day.  There is never a dull moment with any of my kiddos”.  

She is planning on going back to school in the Fall 2021 to further her ABA career.  

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She studied at California State University San Bernardino on an athletic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor degree in Psychology and Social Behavior. In addition to being a member of the NCAA Women’s softball team, Arianna was also a part of the CSUSB Entrepreneurship Club 2013-2016; where she took the opportunity to raise awareness of disability sports, physical activity and developing life skills through these experiences.

She made it her priority to promote and provide service-learning opportunities to her fellow classmates on how to create and adapt sports programs for people of all ages with disabilities, injuries or illnesses.

She turned her passion for helping people into a career focusing on ABA; Arianna is currently a Registered Behavioral Technician and Case Manager.  

“I alone can not change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” 

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Christina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at California State University, Northridge, and soon thereafter obtained her Masters degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Christina is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for 11 years in the Palmdale, Ventura, and Los Angeles regions. She has provided ABA services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, among other developmental disabilities. Christina has experience working in the home, school, day care and community setting. Her interests lie in collaboration across providers (school, parent, SLP, OT, Etc.)

“A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying” – B. F. Skinner

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Cindy has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2014. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2014 and later earned her Master of Arts degree in Special Education with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis from Sam Houston State University in 2017. She has experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, and other developmental disorders in the public school system.