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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

Gary H. Rushing

Chairman of the Board
Chief Business Development Officer
William Forath, MBA

William Forath, MBA

Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Rushing, J.D., Esq.

Adam Rushing, J.D., Esq.

Chief Operating Officer
Nicki Cerniglia

Nicki Cerniglia

Director of Operations
Nicholas De La Torre, PHRca

Nicholas De La Torre, PHRca

Director of Human Resources
Carol Perea

Carol Perea

Director of Scheduling
Arthur Anderson

Arthur Anderson

Director of Billing & Claims
Jillian Yelinek, M.Ed., BCBA

Jillian Yelinek, M.Ed., BCBA

Director of Clinical Services
Estee Carrillo, M.A., BCBA

Estee Carrillo, M.A., BCBA

Interim Treatment Center Director
Griselda Garcia-Gamboa,  M.A., BCBA

Griselda Garcia-Gamboa, M.A., BCBA

Treatment Center Director, Merced
Jordan Ingersoll, M.A., BCBA

Jordan Ingersoll, M.A., BCBA

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

Missie Stidham, M.A., BCBA

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

Joseph Vallejos, M.Ed., BCBA

Treatment Center Director, North Fresno
Kerstyn Wilson, M.A., BCBA

Kerstyn Wilson, M.A., BCBA

Director of Training

Clinical Team

Jillian Yelinek, M.Ed., BCBA

Jillian Yelinek, M.Ed., BCBA

Director of Clinical Services
Estee Carrillo, M.A., BCBA

Estee Carrillo, M.A., BCBA

Interim Treatment Center Director
Griselda Garcia-Gamboa,  M.A., BCBA

Griselda Garcia-Gamboa, M.A., BCBA

Treatment Center Director, Merced
Jordan Ingersoll, M.A., BCBA

Jordan Ingersoll, M.A., BCBA

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

Missie Stidham, M.A., BCBA

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

Joseph Vallejos, M.Ed., BCBA

Treatment Center Director, North Fresno
Kerstyn Wilson, M.A., BCBA

Kerstyn Wilson, M.A., BCBA

Director of Training
Marina Bautista, M.S., BCBA

Marina Bautista, M.S., BCBA

Case Manager
Joanna Castro, M.S.

Joanna Castro, M.S.

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

Dominic Gonzalez-Ramos, M.A., BCBA

Case Manager
Alexis Lopez, M.A., BCBA

Alexis Lopez, M.A., BCBA

Training Manager
Jaspreet Mann, M.A., BCBA

Jaspreet Mann, M.A., BCBA

Case Manager
Yarelli Mercado, M.A., RBT

Yarelli Mercado, M.A., RBT

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

Pang Lee Moua, M.S., BCBA

Case Manager
Administrative Team
William Forath, MBA

William Forath, MBA

Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Rushing, J.D., Esq.

Adam Rushing, J.D., Esq.

Chief Operating Officer
Nicki Cerniglia

Nicki Cerniglia

Director of Operations
Nicholas De La Torre, PHRca

Nicholas De La Torre, PHRca

Director of Human Resources
Cristina Cendejas, PHRca

Cristina Cendejas, PHRca

Human Resources Manager
Carol Perea

Carol Perea

Director of Scheduling
Arthur Anderson

Arthur Anderson

Director of Billing & Claims
Viviana Zavala

Viviana Zavala

Medical Billing Manager
Candra Donaldson

Candra Donaldson

Authorization & Compliance Manager
Taylor Garcia, M.Ed.

Taylor Garcia, M.Ed.

Member Outreach & Onboarding Manager
Bryan Oakley

Bryan Oakley

Information Technology Manager
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