Get to know us
Our Team
We believe every child deserves a bright future, and our diversely experienced staff works diligently to unlock the potential of every child who is entrusted to us. Our clinical team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians possess the tools and the heart to help your child succeed. We look forward to meeting your family in person, but in the meantime, feel free to scroll through our photos and bios below to learn more about us.
If you’re interested in visiting one of our treatment centers, please complete a first contact inquiry form and we’ll reach out to you to schedule an appointment.
Board of Directors
Gary H. Rushing
Chairman of the Board
Chief Business Development Officer
Chief Business Development Officer
William Forath, MBA
Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Rushing, J.D., Esq.
Chief Operating Officer
Nicki Cerniglia
Director of Communications
Kerstyn Wilson, M.A., BCBA
Director of Training
Nicholas De La Torre, PHRca
Director of Human Resources
Carol Perea
Director of Scheduling
Arthur Anderson
Director of Billing and Claims
Jillian Yelinek, M.Ed., BCBA
Director of Clinical Services
Missie Altamirano, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, Merced
Missie Stidham, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, West Fresno
Joseph Vallejos, M.Ed., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, North Fresno
Clinical Team
Jillian Yelinek, M.Ed., BCBA
Director of Clinical Services
Missie Altamirano, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, Merced
Missie Stidham, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, West Fresno
Joseph Vallejos, M.Ed., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, North Fresno
Marina Bautista
Case Manager
Rene Cano, M.S., BCBA
Case Manager
Estee Carrillo, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager
Joanna Castro
Case Manager
Jackie Flores-Corona, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager
Griselda Garcia-Gamboa, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager
Dominic Gonzalez
Case Manager
Jordan Ingersoll, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager
Lee Anne Ishmael, M.Ed., BCBA
Case Manager
Asucena Maldonado, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager
Jaspreet Mann
Case Manager
Yarelli Mercado, M.A., RBT
Case Manager
Pang Moua
Case Manager
Alisha Pavone
Case Manager
Kayla Walker, B.A., BCBA
Case Manager
Administrative Team
William Forath, MBA
Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Rushing, J.D., Esq.
Chief Operating Officer
Nicki Cerniglia
Director of Communications
Nicholas De La Torre, PHRca
Director of Human Resources
Cristina Cendejas, PHRca
Human Resources Manager
Carol Perea
Director of Scheduling
Arthur Anderson
Director of Billing and Claims
Candra Donaldson
Authorization & Compliance Manager
Taylor Garcia, M.Ed.
Member Outreach & Onboarding Manager
Bryan Oakley
Information Technology Manager