Front Range Division
Benjamin Lowder, MA, BCBA
He/Él
Regional Clinical Director of West Pod in Denver
Benjamin is from Jackson, MI. He earned his BS in early childhood development and learning from Central Michigan University in 2016 and his MA in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University in 2018. He has been a BCBA since 2019. Benjamin has worked with individuals ages 18 months-15 years. His professional interests include multidisciplinary training, natural environment teaching, and automatically maintained behavior. Benjamin enjoys sports, hiking, skiing, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Please contact Benjamin with questions about your child’s therapy and goals.
Rachel Meech, MS, BCBA
She/Ella
Regional Clinical Director of Central Pod in Denver
Rachel earned her BS in communication sciences and disorders from Florida State University and her MS in applied behavior analysis from Sage Colleges. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2017.
Rachel has experience working with children of all ages. Her research interests include diagnostic assessments and implementation of effective parent training.
Please contact Rachel with questions about your child’s therapy and goals.
Melissa Petersen, MSE, BCBA
She/Ella
Regional Clinical Director of East Pod in Denver
Melissa is from Hartford, WI. She earned her BA in psychology from University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 2018 and her MS in special education from University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, in 2019. She has been a BCBA since 2021. Melissa has a graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis and is a transition specialist and an autism specialist. Her professional and research interests include multidisciplinary practices, transition services, and school consultation/training. Melissa has worked with those in early childhood as well as with adult and vocational transitions.
Please contact Melissa with questions about your child’s therapy and goals.
Katie Roberts, MS, BCBA
She/Ella
Regional Clinical Director of South Pod in Denver
Katie earned her BA in journalism from the University of Missouri in 2017 and her MS in applied behavior analysis from Arizona State University in 2019. She has been a BCBA since 2019. Katie has worked with young children through teenagers, with ASD, BPD, ODD, and Down syndrome. Her research and professional interests include stereotypy and verbal behaviors.
Please contact Katie with questions about your child’s therapy and goals.
Elizabeth "Liz" Budwit, MA, BCBA
She/Ella
Training Director
Liz is from Boulder, CO. She earned her BA in psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 2011 and MA in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University in 2020. She has been a BCBA since 2020. Liz has worked with individuals ages 2-21. Her professional interests include assent-based and neurodiversity affirming treatment, Practical Functional Analysis and Skills Based Treatment (PFA/SBT), and supervision and staff training.
Anthony Baldassari, MA, BCBA
He/Él
Consultant
Anthony earned his BA in neuroscience and psychology from the University of Colorado and his MA in professional behavior analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. He has been a BCBA since 2021. Anthony has worked with individuals of all ages with a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders. His research interests include the use of ABA with individuals with traumatic brain injuries and individuals with co-morbid mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders diagnoses.
Brooklynne Bradshaw-Springer, MA, BCBA
She/Ella
Consultant
Brooklynne is from Jacksonville, IL. She earned her BA in psychology from Monmouth College in 2015 and her MA in special education from the University of Colorado, Denver, in 2021. Brooklynne has been a BCBA since 2021. She has worked with adults; individuals with autism, Down syndrome, IDD, fragile X syndrome, and feeding issues; and those requiring AAC devices. Brooklynne has also worked on early interventions and transitions. Brooklynne has taken an interest in the legal framework pertaining to the field of ABA, ethics, and the rights of people with disabilities. She enjoys going to concerts, camping, hiking, snowboarding, TV, movies, audio books, video games, and going on adventures with her dog, Macy.
Chelsea Holley, MA, BCBA
She/Ella
Consultant
Chelsea is from Round Rock, TX. She earned her BA in psychology, with a minor in family and child development, from Texas State University in 2017 and her MA in ABA and child and adolescent development from Capella University in 2020. Chelsea has been a BCBA since 2022. She has worked with children ages 2-16 with autism and selective mutism. Her professional and research interests include autism, selective mutism, and child and family development.
Ryan Horneman, MABA, BCBA
She/Ella
Consultant, Denver Intake Coordinator
Ryan is from Media, PA. She earned her BS in psychology from High Point University in 2017 and her MABA from the University of Dayton in 2022. Ryan has been a BCBA since 2022. Ryan has worked in geriatrics and with individuals with autism aged 3-22; she has been a nanny for or babysat newborns through children age 18. Her professional interests include OBM and continuing to babysit. She enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling, and trying new things.
Rebecca Titcomb, MSE, BCBA
She/Ella
Consultant
Rebecca is from Henniker, NH. She earned her BA in neuroscience from Bates College in 2017 and her MS in education, focused on applied behavior analysis, from Endicott College in 2022. She has been a BCBA since 2023. Rebecca has worked with a wide range of individuals, from preschoolers through geriatrics. Her professional and research interests include the neurological underpinnings of mental health, abnormal psychology, and holistic medicine.
Sophie Bonilla, BSG, RBT
She/Ella
Consultant in Training
Sophie is from Englewood, CO. She earned her bachelor's of general studies, focused on applied behavioral science, from the University of Kansas in 2021. She has been an RBT since 2020. Sophie has worked with children, and her professional and research interests include data analysis in ABA and working one-on-one with children. She enjoys the outdoors, concerts, skiing, and sports.
Delaney Galpin, BA, RBT
She/Ella
Consultant in Training
Delaney is from Tucson, AZ. She earned her BA in psychology, with a minor in family studies and human development, from the University of Arizona in 2021. She has been an RBT since 2022. Delaney has worked with children ages 2-18 with ASD, through clinical and home-based ABA services. Her professional interests include naturalistic teaching, discrete trial training, verbal behavior, assessments, reinforcement systems, and PECS. Delaney enjoys reading, painting, and music.
Claudia Hogg, BS, RBT
She/Ella
Consultant in Training
Claudia is from Bryn Mawr, PA. She earned her BS in human development and family studies from Pennsylvania State University in 2018 and is pursuing her MA in applied behavior analysis, with certifications in autism and ABA, from Ball State University. Claudia has been an RBT since 2018. She has worked with children ages 2-16 with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, fragile X syndrome, and Angelman syndrome. Her professional and research interests include FCT, and she enjoys snowboarding and golfing.
Renee Peckinpaugh, M.Ed., RBT
She/Ella
Consultant in Training
Renee is from Leipsic, OH. She earned her BA in psychology from Tiffin University in 2015 and her graduate certificate in ABA and M.Ed. from George Mason University in 2021. She has been an RBT since 2019. Renee has worked with children of all school ages, through 21, with a variety of diagnoses. She is a member of the Timbers Soccer Club.
Michael Piechowski, MS, BCBA
He/Él
Consultant in Training
Michael is from Green Bay, WI. He earned his BS in psychology from St. Norbert College in 2015 and his MS in behavior analysis from Simmons University in 2022. He has been a BCBA since 2024. Michael previously worked for the Wisconsin Early Autism Project, an ABA program specialized in serving young individuals with autism spectrum disorder. In his free time, Michael enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and skiing, but he also has a passion for video games when he can’t be outside.
Mattea Wilson, MSW, RBT
She/Ella
Consultant in Training
Mattea is from Glenwood Springs, CO. She earned her BA in psychology from Colorado Mesa University in 2019 and her MSW from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2023. She has been an RBT since 2020 and is currently completing her BCBA coursework through Florida Institute of Technology. Mattea has worked with individuals ages 2-70 with a variety of disabilities. Her professional interests include early childhood development and mental health.
Kindall Bethke, BS, RBT
She/Ella
Senior RBT
Kindall is from Belgrade, MT. She earned her BS in human services and social science from Black Hills State University in 2020 and has been an RBT since 2021. Kindall has worked with youth 10-18 years old with mental health and behavioral concerns. Her professional interests include pursuing her MSW and working with clients who struggle with mental illness. Kindall enjoys hiking, camping, and walking her dog.
Dylan Buchholz
He/Él
Behavior Therapist
Dylan is from Pennsylvania. He is studying psychology at the University of Denver. Dylan has worked with children ages 6-11 as a research assistant at the Social Perception & Attitudes Lab at the University of Denver, and in Pennsylvania he aided elderly community members in need of assisted care. Dylan is interested in developmental psychology and plans to pursue higher education to be well versed in the field.
Jonathan Dena, BA
He/Él
Behavior Therapist
Jonathan is from Denver, CO. He earned his BA in English from CSU in 2023. Jonathan's interests include rhetoric, literature, human rights, nutrition, and physical activity.
Morgan Edwards
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
Morgan is from Denver, CO. She is pursuing her bachelor's degree in psychology at Metro State University of Denver. Morgan has worked with children from various backgrounds, with a wide range of abilities and behavioral delays. Her professional interests include child development, early childhood education, and special education. She enjoys exploring creative ways to promote growth mindset development and positive psychology approaches.
Jessica Soria Estrada, BA, RBT
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist, Bilingual Coordinator Assistant
Additional language spoken: Spanish
Jessica is from Denver, CO. She earned her BA in psychology, with a minor in criminal justice, from the University of Northern Colorado in 2023, and she has been an RBT since 2024. Jessica has worked with children ages 3-6 diagnosed with autism. Her professional and research interests include autism, child and family development, neurodevelopmental disorders, and helping to make a difference for others. She enjoys cooking, reading, trying new foods, and music.
Shannon Herrera
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
Shannon is from Huntington Beach, CA. She is pursuing a BS in human services at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Shannon has worked students with neurodevelopmental disorders since middle school. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, being outside, hiking, playing games, reading, and writing.
Sydney Hillis, RBT
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
Sydney is from Salida, CO. She is pursuing her BA in psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver and has been an RBT since 2024. Sydney has worked with elementary and young middle-school students. She enjoys rock climbing, hiking, crocheting, and going out with friends.
Brooklynn Hopkins, BS, RBT
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
Brooklynn is from Aurora, CO. She earned her BS in psychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022 and has been an RBT since 2023. Brooklynn plans to pursue an MSW.
Belusha N. Jean, BSW, RBT
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
Belusha is from Aurora, CO. She earned her BSW from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022. Belusha has worked with low-income youth. Her interests include casework and missionary work.
Tyra Pinnecoose, RBT
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
Tyra is from Cortez, CO. She is pursuing her BA in human development and family studies, with a minor in early childhood education, from Metropolitan State University of Denver and has been an RBT since 2024. She has experience with infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. Tyra is a Tribal Advisory Council member for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
Rachel Roberts, BS, RBT
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
Rachel is from Littleton, CO. She earned her BS in social welfare services from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2024 and has been an RBT since 2024. Rachel is certified in CRP, AED, and first aid and has worked with children. She has ridden horses since she was 5 and is interested in helping others and growing connections with those around her.
Alissa Rodriguez, RBT
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
Alissa is from Riverside, CA. She is pursuing her BA in psychology and has been an RBT since 2023. Alissa has worked with individuals with ASD and ADHD. She enjoys nature and spending time with family.
Tyler Shockey, RBT
He/Él
Behavior Therapist
Tyler is from Littleton, CO. He earned his high-school diploma and has been an RBT since 2021. Tyler has worked with individuals of all ages, from newborn to 105. He enjoys Denver sports.
Kristopher Thomsen, BS, RBT
He/Él
Behavior Therapist
Kristopher is from Littleton, CO. He earned his BS in psychology, with a minor in biology, from Doane University in 2017. He has been an RBT since 2020. Kristopher's research interests include biology and nature, as well as psychology. He enjoys skiing, snowboarding, camping, and hiking.
ShaLin Tsuchiya, AA
She/Ella
Behavior Therapist
ShaLin is from Centennial, CO. She earned her AA from Arapahoe Community College and is pursuing her BA in public health from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has worked with elementary students. ShaLin's professional interests include public health, and she enjoys the outdoors.
Aliya Zigman
She/Ella/They/Elle
Behavior Therapist
Aliya is from Park City, UT. She is pursuing her BA in psychology and philosophy from the University of Denver. Aliya has been a counselor for students in elementary school through high school, assisted at-risk youth, and volunteered with adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. Their research and professional interests include trauma-informed therapy focusing on somatic healing.