Janelle is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) that has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for almost 10 years. She received her bachelors of arts at San Francisco State University in Communicative Disorders, with minor in Special Education and her masters of science at California State University, Los Angeles in Counseling with an emphasis in ABA. She has worked with those with special needs ages 2-50 years providing services in home, in the community, at schools, and in an acute psychiatric hospital. Janelle has a passion for sharing the science of ABA to others, ranging from those who are new to ABA to mentoring BCBA supervisees. She is excited to share her knowledge of ABA through an online platform.

In her down time, Janelle loves spending time with her family and all her animals, she has two chinchillas, two dogs, and wants more! She loves to learn and is currently earning a certificate in Spanish for Health Care Providers from University of California, San Diego. Janelle is always looking for new areas to “find the ABA” in the world.

Languages: English

Ethnicity: Filipino - American

Diana is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) that has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for 10 years. She found her first job through Craigslist and was in awe with the science and how it changed the daily lives of many. Diana received her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her M.S. in Counseling with an emphasis in ABA at the California State University of Los Angeles; she is also a member of AASECT. She has worked with individuals with various diagnoses from ages 1-15 years. Throughout this time she has gained experience in many areas including: creating programs, parent education, translating content, overseeing supervisees, conducting trainings for behavior technicians, and running social skills programs. Since the start of her career she saw herself as a ‘tool’ to bridge gaps (she saw many) such as the importance of speaking many languages to foster a collaborative environment and empower families, assessing cultural dynamics, and most importantly that every person (client, parent, staff) deserved and required an individualized approach to be supported.

Diana has been described as ‘excited’ and loves many things including reading, dancing, some light weight lifting, hiking and running. She likes traveling and immersing herself in various cultures and customs. Her ideal day starts off with some coffee and a book followed by a work out and ending with time well spent with loved ones.

Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese

Ethnicity: Mexican- American

Stephanie Jimenez was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, she identifies as a Salvadoran-American cis gender female whose love for working with humans came from growing up in a household of teachers and educators. In 2013, Stephanie received her Bachelors in Communication Disorders and a Masters in Counseling with an Emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from California State University, Los Angeles in 2016. After receiving her education Stephanie has worked as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the school, home and community setting since 2017. Stephanie hopes to continue the journey of education by guiding and assisting with sex education for neurodiverse and typically developing learners and is currently a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

Languages: English and Spanish

Ethnicity: Salvadoran-American