Clinical Director and BCBA

Recipient of 2025 San Diego County Woman of the Year Award

Chelsea

 My favorite part of ABA is that every day at work is completely different! You get so many new, fun, and unexpected experiences.

 In another life, I’m pretty sure that I was a lawyer!

 My favorite client memory is a client trying to convince me for 5 minutes that he was bitten by a radioactive spider and had become Spiderman, and me not realizing it until the end of the conversation.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to remember that client dignity and comfort come first, and that your supervisors are there to answer questions and support you every step of the way. 

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to a beach where I could help scientists get recently hatched baby sea turtles safely to the ocean.

Program Manager

Audra

My favorite memory working at Dedicated Healthcare has been watching our clients graduate and spending time with our staff. 

One thing I can't live without is my family.

My most meaningful accomplishment is getting the opportunity to be a part of an amazing team at Dedicated Healthcare. 

My favorite part of ABA is celebrating the even the smallest wins with each client.

 If I could travel anywhere, I would go back to London.

ABA Director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Lindsey

In another life, I’m pretty sure that I was a detective.

One thing I can't live without is music!

My favorite part of ABA is teaching through play.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to have fun!

 If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Italy.

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Registered Behavior Technician 

Samantha

My favorite part of ABA is helping children succeed. 

I joined this field because  I love making kids smile!

In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a professional athlete.  

If I were a dog, I would be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier

My ultimate career goal is to continue making a difference in my client's lives.

Registered Behavior Technician, Outreach Coordinator & Marketing Manager

Ariana

 My favorite part of ABA is teaching lifelong skills through play and engaging activities.   

 The most inspiring part of my job is contributing to each child’s development and watching them accomplish their goals.

 My favorite client memory was when my client said one of their first words- “block”.

 My advice for someone starting in this field is not to give up. It may seem stressful at first, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll come to appreciate the difference you’re making in the lives of children and their families.

My most meaningful accomplishment is being the first person in my family to graduate from university.

Office Manager

Alli

In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a cat. Or a tree. I can’t decide!

My advice for someone starting in this field is that you give yourself grace! It’s all worth it in the end. 

One thing I cant live without is laughter. Laughter is joy in its purest form. 

If I were a dog, I would be a Labrador Retriever!

My ultimate career goal is to go to school to get my BCaBA! I want nothing more than to stay and continue to grow in this field.

Registered Behavior Technician

Calli

  My ultimate career goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and use psychotherapy to help my future clients achieve their full potential.

My favorite client memory is of a client who had a really great day so in return I let him and his sisters use their squirt guns on me on a hot day in August. I was soaked but had the most fun!

My favorite part of my job is watching my kiddos succeed and grow right before my eyes.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to ask questions and lean on your team; there is always more to be learned!

My most meaningful accomplishment is being a first generation college student and graduating at 19 years old with a bachelor’s in science.

Registered Behavior Technician

Crystal

If I were a dog, I would be a Corgi

My advice for someone starting in this field is to have a lot of patience and not be afraid to have fun and be silly with the clients; not everything needs to be serious. 

I joined the field because I wanted to help children become independent and support families who are struggling. 

My advice for someone starting in this field is to connect with coworkers when you can and practice self-care to avoid burnout. 

My ultimate career goal is to expand ABA into rural communities with few resources.

Registered Behavior Technician

Kaira

I joined this field because it encompassed all the fields I was passionate about: psychology, sociology, and communications. And I love kids!

In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a fairy living in a forest. 

One thing I can’t live without is coffee. 

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Thailand. 

My most meaningful accomplishment is putting myself through college! 

Registered Behavior Technician

Trinity

My favorite part of ABA is seeing how much ABA can bring families closer together because they have that extra support system and they get to witness their kiddo progressing!

My favorite part of my job is seeing the light bulb click for my kiddos and watching them hit milestones.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to give yourself grace and ask questions!!! No question is a dumb question. 

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to the Maldives

One thing I cant live without is my faith.

Registered Behavior Technician

Sandra

The most inspiring part of my job is getting the opportunity to help clients and their families create milestones and overcome obstacles. 

If I were a dog, I would be a dachshund. 

My ultimate career goal is to become a BCBA. I would also like to open up a restaurant business that would provide jobs for people on the spectrum. 

My favorite client memory was when I taught one of my client’s how to tie his shoes and he ran to his parents and siblings to show them that he had finally learned how to tie his shoes. 

My advice for someone starting in this field is to include families in therapy sessions. Collaborating with families can create a more supportive and effective learning environment and lead to better outcomes for the client. 

Registered Behavior Technician

Scarlet

My favorite part of ABA is being part of the kids' lives, and having the opportunity to tell them how great and unique they are. 

The most inspiring part of my job is when I'm able to be part of the kids' progress and every time I learn from them. 

My favorite memory working at Dedicated Healthcare was my very first day meeting my clients and the incredible staff.

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to the mountains. 

If I were a dog, I would be a Samoyed. 

Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Supervisor

Madalynn

My favorite part of ABA is empowering clients and families in feeling confident in the skills they acquire to promote positive behavior change. 

​The most inspiring part of my job is the safe and positive relationships that are built with clients, their families, colleagues, and stakeholders. 

My ultimate career goal is supporting families for understanding positive behavior change, growth mindsets through acceptance and commitment training, inclusion with social skills training, and using trauma informed care to ensure a safe and supportive relationship. 

My favorite client memory is getting to see my non-vocal client use an AAC device for the first time. It was beautiful to finally see this individual be heard by not just those paying attention to nonverbal cues, but by everyone in his environment. Such an empowering moment to be a part of!

My favorite part of my job is working myself out of my job by having clients and families apply the skills they have learned to their natural environment!​

Registered Behavior Technician 

Jackie

​I joined this field because I love making a difference for kids.

My favorite part of ABA is getting to know everyone and their families.

In another life, I’m pretty sure that I was a willow tree because of how calm I am and how much I love willow trees.

My favorite part of my job is seeing my clients every morning and starting fresh everyday.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to be patient and take time to listen to your client.