Behavior Analysts, Inc.

To contact Behavior Analysts, Inc. regarding consultation or client services, please direct your inquiry to Autumn Bailey.

Directors

• James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA-D - Director and Owner- biography
• Terry Partington - Co-Owner

Administrative Support

• Autumn Bailey - Corporate Affairs Coordinator
• Laurie Winkler - Administrative Assistant
• Lisa Squadere-Watson - Marketing Coordinator
• Tammy Pease - Administrative Assistant
• Roxanne Terrill - Business Operations Manager
• Carmen Martin - Educational Operations Manager

Consultants & Trainers

• Melissa Brown - Educational Consultant
• Holli Henningsen Jerdes, MA. BCBA - Educational Consultant
• Nissa Intarachote, M.A. BCBA - Educational Consultant
• Michael Edmondson, B.A - Educational Consultant
• Laura Nachtman, B.A.- STARS Clinic Instructor
• Christy Cameron, STARS Clinic Instructor

WebABLLS™

• Cathy Santopadre - WebABLLS Manager
• Maryanne Budetti - WebABLLS Support

 

Biographies

Melissa Brown- Melissa has been working for Behavior Analysts, Inc for a little over a year. She has completed the coursework for her Master’s Degree at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is currently working on writing her thesis. She grew up in the Midwest and loves working with all children, but has a passion for working with children with autism. She also enjoys outdoor activities. Melissa currently services clients located in the Northern California area and at our clinic facility.

Holli Henningsen Jerdes, MA. BCBA- Holli has been working with children with autism and their families since 1997 and joined the Behavior Analysts team in 2007. During her career she has worked as a 1:1 behavior interventionist in home programs and schools, as a teaching assistant, teacher, and now as an educational consultant. In 2005 she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science from Portland State University and in 2007 and a Master’s in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis from Teachers College Columbia University. She is currently a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a credentialed teacher in regular education & special education in both California and New York. Holli currently has clients in Northern California, Hawaii, and New York.

Nissa Intarachote, M.A. BCBA- Nissa joined Behavior Analysts, Inc. one year ago, after completing her Master’s Degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she wrote her thesis on inclusion for a child with autism. Nissa received her Bachelor’s Degree at UC Irvine in Southern California. Her passion for working with children with autism began over 8 years ago. She is passionate about verbal behavior, natural environment training, fluency based training, and joins the team with extensive experience in peer training and inclusion. Nissa currently has clients in Northern California, Southern California, Illinois, New York, and New Jersey.

Michael Edmondson, B.A- Michael joined the Behavior Analysts, Inc. team in November 2005 as an instructional assistant at STARS School and has now been a part of our wonderful consultant team for over a year. He attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR for his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Communications. He is currently searching for a Graduate program where he can further his education. Michael truly enjoys working with children with autism and spends his free time participating in video production, biking, snowboarding, surfing, swimming, and soccer.

Laura Nachtman, B.A.- Laura Nachtman received a Bachelor's Degree from UCLA and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree and credential in Educational Psychology at Chapman University. She has several years of experience with exceptional students, both in the home and classroom. She loves really getting to know her students to find solutions and enjoys seeing each child meet and exceed their potential.

Christy Cameron, B.S.- Christy joined our team in the summer of 2009. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi State University and has taken associate board certification classes from the Florida Institute of Technology. Christy has experience carrying out treatment programs in classroom settings along with helping to develop behavior intervention programs. She has trained both teachers and parents to develop appropriate IEP goals and effectively carry out treatment programs. Christy currently works in our STARS clinic and schools around the Northern California area.