EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lisa has 21 years of experience in the early childhood education field with 10 years as a Behavior Therapist. She has 11 years of experience in early intervention, and teaching pre-K thru 6th grade. Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and animals, gardening, brewing beer and traveling.

RBT

Jess is a Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy for 7 years. She is a mother to 2 teenage boys and considers herself a child at heart. She loves being silly and goofy and living an active lifestyle. In her spare time she appreciates board games and collecting. She enjoys fostering the imagination of our little ones and is excited to make learning a fun process for them. Her love for children and high energy make her a valuable asset and a perfect addition to the Agape team.

BCBA Case Supervisor

Emma has been working in ABA for 5 years and has been a BCBA for 2 of those years. Emma grew up in Washington state and graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelors in early childhood and family studies before continuing at UW for her masters in ABA. When she’s not running around in her light up shoes with the kids at the center, Emma loves to travel with her husband, play board games, and practice martial arts!

RBT

Vernetta has worked with children of all ages in various special education programs in the public and private sector from high school to elementary school for more than 15 years. She has also worked in the Autism program of public schools for more than 5 years. Vernetta is passionate about being a part of the growth of children no matter what age, mental health awareness, and music. She has been working as a RBT for almost 4 years now. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and music.

RBT

Sarah‘s personal experience introduced her to the field of ABA when one of her children was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months old. She is passionate about treating all of her clients with dignity, compassion, empathy, and assumption of capability. Her favorite part of working as an RBT is that she genuinely looks forward to working with and having fun with her clients everyday. Sarah has one year of experience working as an RBT. She is currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis with a minor in Special Education at Ball State University. When she’s not at work she loves spending time with her kids, reading, cross stitching, watching movies, and learning new things.

RBT

Kayla is still new to working in ABA as an RBT. She is currently working toward her degree as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the hopes of becoming duel certified as a BCBA as well. She really loves working in the ABA world and making a difference in each persons life. When she isn’t working Kayla loves to spend time with her husband and two boys swimming or camping.

RBT

Georgia has worked as an RBT since 2020 and has 2 years of experience in childcare. She graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies. In her free time, Georgia enjoys drawing, listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family.

Meet Brittany a proud Philly native with a heart as big as her city! With five years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and an additional five years in mental health counseling, Brittany is a seasoned clinical professional with a passion for making a difference. With a BCBA licensure earned in December 2022 and a Master's degree in ABA from the Florida Institute of Technology, Brittany is dedicated to continuous learning and growth in her field, but it's her playful spirit and love for connecting with clients that truly distinguishes her. Whether goofing around with clients or delving into their unique personalities, it's the children who consistently leave a lasting impression on Brittany and is what inspired her to join the ABA field. When she's not busy helping others, you can find Brittany passionately cheering for her beloved Philadelphia sports teams or indulging in her favorite hobbies like reading, cooking, traveling, gaming, and exploring new restaurants or attractions. As a die-hard fan of the City of Brotherly Love, she's always up for a good game or a tasty cheesesteak!

HR Coordinator

Haaley has been doing administrative work for several years, but is new to the ABA world. Haaley feels that her efforts are a strong way to support her coworkers out in the field. When she's not working, she enjoys being outside hiking or camping, reading, and watching tv and movies snuggled up with her husband and dogs!

JUNIOR CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Ciara has 7 years of experience in the field of ABA. She started as an RBT, gaining knowledge and experience and is now a BCaBA. She is passionate about what she does and is hopeful with every outcome, big or small, that comes from dedication to clients.

BCBA Case Supervisor

Matthew (Matt) has been working in the field of ABA for 8 years and has been a BCBA for the last 4 years. Matt grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but moved around quite a bit after High School. Graduating with a bachelors in biology from Alderson Broaddus University in Philippi, WV followed by a masters degree in education with a concentration in ABA from California University of Pennsylvania, proves just that. When not working with these amazing kids, Matt loves to listen to music, sing, travel with family, and watch cartoons (maintaining a "child at heart" status).

RBT

Giada had previous background experience in the special needs field for 4 years, prior to ABA. She has been in the field for 6 years, beginning as BT onto an RBT. Giada has an associates degree, and is working on towards her bachelors degree. Giada enjoys what she does, and takes pride in making an impact in her clients life. In her spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her children, family and friends.

RBT Coordinator

Over the past almost decade, Rachael has built a career from an RBT to BCBA. Now as the RBT Coordinator, she provides tailored trainings for each RBT to ensure quality care for clients. Her goal is to train the next generation of compassionate, professional, and ethical providers. When she’s not working, she enjoys being with her family, playing disc golf, and doing other outdoor activities.

BCBA Case Supervisor

Amber is a Virginia Tech graduate that started her career as a special education teacher for 8 years before becoming a BCBA. She has worked in both the clinic and in home setting. She loves working in ABA, but her passion is training other ABA providers. She truly believes Jimmy Buffet was correct, “If we couldn’t laugh we would all go insane.”