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 Operations

Nicholas De La Torre, PHRca
Director of Human Resources

Carol Perea
Director of Scheduling

Arthur Anderson
Director of Billing & Claims

Jillian Yelinek, M.Ed., BCBA
Director of Clinical Services

Missie Altamirano, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, Merced

Estee Carrillo, M.A., BCBA
Interim Treatment Center Director

Jordan Ingersoll, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, Central Fresno

Missie Stidham, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, West Fresno

Joseph Vallejos, M.Ed., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, North Fresno

Kerstyn Wilson, M.A., BCBA
Director of Training
Clinical Team

Jillian Yelinek, M.Ed., BCBA
Director of Clinical Services

Missie Altamirano, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, Merced

Estee Carrillo, M.A., BCBA
Interim Treatment Center Director

Jordan Ingersoll, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, Central Fresno

Missie Stidham, M.A., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, West Fresno

Joseph Vallejos, M.Ed., BCBA
Treatment Center Director, North Fresno

Kerstyn Wilson, M.A., BCBA
Director of Training

Marina Bautista, M.S., BCBA
Case Manager

Rene Cano, M.S., BCBA
Case Manager

Joanna Castro, M.S.
Case Manager

Griselda Garcia-Gamboa, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager

Dominic Gonzalez-Ramos, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager

Alexis Lopez, M.A., BCBA
Training Manager

Asucena Maldonado, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager

Jaspreet Mann, M.A., BCBA
Case Manager

Yarelli Mercado, M.A., RBT
Case Manager

Pang Lee Moua, M.S., BCBA
Case Manager

Alisha Pavone, M.S., 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 Operations

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 & Claims

Viviana Zavala
Medical Billing Manager

Candra Donaldson
Authorization & Compliance Manager

Taylor Garcia, M.Ed.
Member Outreach & Onboarding Manager

Bryan Oakley
Information Technology Manager