Hanna Roen, M.A.S., BCBA, LBA started in the field of ABA in 2010. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley and her master’s degree in Infant-Family Practice from Arizona State University. Hanna works as a Senior Clinical Supervisor in the Comprehensive Behavioral Program at SARRC. Hanna’s passions in the field include values-based supervision, DEI initiatives, client self-advocacy and empowerment, and mentoring the next generation of BCBAs. Within AzABA, Hanna has served as co-leader of the ACT/RFT SIG since 2021 and is an active member in the EDI Equal Access to Care subcommittee. She is grateful for the opportunity to join the AzABA board and serve the amazing Arizona ABA community.

Mary has been working in the field of ABA since 2013 and as a Behavior Analyst since 2016. She has been an autism parent advocate since 2006. Mary is currently the Director of Learning & Development at Ally Pediatric Therapy. She obtained her Master of Education with a focus on Consultation and Collaboration-Autism from Arizona State University. She has served as Adjunct Faculty and Academic Associate at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton School of Teaching and as a Regional Family Specialist for the University of New Mexico Autism Program. She has served on the board of directors for the Autism Society of Greater Tucson and the University of New Mexico Edgar R. Garrett Speech & Hearing Center as an advisory board member. She currently serves as the chair of the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis Feeding Special Interest Group. Her areas of interest are staff and parent training, supervision, organizational behavior management and behavioral feeding supports.

Jessica is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been Licensed in Arizona since 2010. She is currently the Clinical Director of Autism Spectrum Therapies Arizona. Jessica received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Arizona State University with a concentration in autism treatment. She received her Master’s degree in Human Behavior from National University while completing her behavior analytic coursework through the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has worked with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in Arizona since 2003. Her clinical work and professional passion focuses on compassionate quality care for families, the development of behavior analysis training programs with a focus on quality of supervision, and the development of a workplace culture of support. She is most proud of the team and colleagues with whom she works and is dedicated to the development of excellent professionals serving the Arizona community.

Christina Ricciardelli is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been licensed in the state of Arizona for 7 years. Christina received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and her Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. Christina began her career in 2009 providing individualized treatment to individuals with autism. Her passion in work includes practicing with a compassionate and neurodiverse affirming mindset while working directly with clients and their caregivers. She also believes in supporting and mentoring future BCBAs by empowering their own skillset. Christina serves as a board member for the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis and is currently a co-chair for the Program Committee, and a member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. She is a mom of three lovely daughters and enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends.

Dr. Ehren Werntz is the Vice President of Family and Community Services at Arizona Autism United. His work over the past 20+ years has focused on improving the lives of individuals and families impacted by autism. Today Ehren’s work focuses the treatment of severe behavior, whole family treatment, and ABA for adults with developmental disabilities and serious mental illness. He is also very interested in understanding compassionate care and its measurable effects.

Dr. Bailey Blake Kadlec is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and licensed professional in Arizona since 2017. She holds a master’s degree in ABA and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, Management from Arizona State University. Bailey has delivered (ABA) services across various environments, including classrooms, homes, and centers. Since joining the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AzABA) in 2017, Bailey has been an active member of AzABA, contributing to the Ethics, Program, and Marketing Committees and attending meetings of many of the special interest groups. Serving as the Co-Chair of the Marketing Committee for two years, Bailey has supported AzABA by supporting the dissemination of meetings, CEUS, and anything else going on in the community. Looking ahead, Bailey remains committed to actively supporting AzABA's mission and contributing to the field of ABA.

Natalie has been part of the ABA community since 2017, where she started as behavior technician. She quickly knew that it was more than just a job, rather a passion and enrolled in her Master’s program. In 2020 Natalie finished her Master’s in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Jessie is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Gilbert, AZ. She serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Horizon ABA, leading the charge of providing compassionate, in-home ABA services for children in San Tan Valley and Queen Creek. Beyond her "day job", Jessie serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Purdue Global (Psychology) and South Mountain Community College (Behavioral Health Sciences). With a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Arizona, a Master’s degree in Infant Family Practice from Arizona State University, and behavior analytic coursework from Florida Institute of Technology, Jessie’s academic and professional expertise is the foundation of her commitment to creating a meaningful impact through neurodiversity-affirming practices and developmentally appropriate care At AzABA, Jessie serves as a Board Member and co-chairs both the Ethics and Marketing committees.

Sara Mitchell, MSW, BCBA, LBA has been a dedicated professional in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2000 and a certified Behavior Analyst since 2010. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Westmont College and a master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University. Currently, Sara serves as the Director of BT Performance, where she oversees the management, monitoring, and reporting of the core functions of the Behavior Technician workforce. Her areas of interest include organizational behavior management (OBM), process improvement, staff training, and the development of behavior technicians to support autistic individuals. Sara is grateful for the opportunity to join the AzABA board and serve the Arizona ABA community. She is excited to continue her involvement in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee and co-chair the Expanding the Scope Special Interest Group (SIG), aiming to highlight ABA in innovative ways.

Luis Morales has been supporting individuals with developmental disabilities autism since 2012. Luis became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2015 and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Arizona since 2016. He currently serves as a bilingual Senior Clinical Supervisor at Arizona Autism United (AZA) providing individualized behavior analytic services across Maricopa County. Luis is passionate about helping individuals access behavior analytic services and serving underserved populations, including Spanish speaking families. He received his Master’s Degree from Arizona State University in 2015 in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. He also holds a Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University in Special Education. Throughout his experiences, he has focused on creating, training staff, implementing, and overseeing the implementation of behavior analytic interventions in schools, clinics, and home settings. Luis’s interests within the behavioral sciences include supervision and staff training, to provide ongoing support to professionals, direct care staff, and other individuals in a supportive role for families. As expanding the scope of applied behavior analysis to other areas that are not limited to autism treatment.

Kayla Rosenberger is a Licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in the state of Arizona. She is currently Chief Clinical Director at Arion Care Solutions home and clinic-based ABA services. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education as well as a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction: Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. Kayla graduated with her Doctorate of Behavioral Health Management in December 2020, focusing on integrated physical and behavioral healthcare management. Kayla is the current the AzABA Secretary and Co-Chair for AzABA’ s Equal Access to Services DEI Subcommittee. Other areas of interest include Organizational Behavior Management, Behavior Skills Training, neurodivergent affirming practices, equal access to care, and compassionate care for patients and families. She is passionate about delivering evidence-based programs and collaborating with others to provide a holistic approach to care that will increase the quality of life for individuals of all ages using Applied Behavior Analysis.

Ashley Sanchez is an Arizona Licensed (LBA) and nationally credentialed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Additionally, Ashley is a Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO). Ashley has a doctorate degree through Arizona State University in Behavioral Health (DBH) which includes a specialization in integrated healthcare management. In 2015, Ashley began working within the clinical services department at Arion Care in various roles throughout the years including: direct care worker, behavior analyst, and clinical director. In 2020, Ashley established a quality assurance department at Arion Care and is currently the Director of Quality Assurance, utilizing Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) to support quality service provisions. Ashley also serves as a HIPAA Compliance Officer, Ethics Compliance Officer and oversees an internal EDI Committee at Arion Care. Ashley is Co-Chair of the Public Policy Committee and participates in Program Committee, and Ethics Committee. When Ashley is not working or volunteering, her time is spent with her family (3 young boys) and traveling outside the country.