Our Team

Introducing our passionate team of experts who are committed to enhancing support and services for our neurodiverse community every day.

Leadership & Staff

Brian Hager, CMPE

CEO and President
Mario Gaspar De Alba, MD

Developmental Pediatrics, Autism
Julie Beasley, Ph.D.

Child Neuropsychologist
Rooman Ahad, MD

Pediatric Neurologist
Jennifer Karmely, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Elizabeth Wilkes, FNP-BC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Holly Summers, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist
Christine Sterner, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist
Jessica Pierson, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
Emily Hayes

Director of Marketing & Events
Eric Hill, CPA

Director of Finance & HR
Vilma Valencia

Accounting Manager
Amanda Heidari

Practice Administrator
Cameron Sinquimani, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Director of Programs
Deborah Meinberg, MA, BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Judith Turner, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kayana Lewis, M.S., BCBA, LBA

ESDM Program Manager & Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Chyna Handy, MA, MS, BCBA, LBA

Vocational Program Manager & Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Jaime Romero

Revenue Cycle Manager
Katherine Palacios

Medical and Family Service Manager
Jessica Martinez

Front Office Manager