Our Founding Members
Kelly Baird,
M.A., BCBA, LBA, CCTSI
President-MOBBAC
Focus: Adult IDD/MI, Psychopharmacology
Interests: Organizational Behavior Management, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, Autism, Trauma, & Prosocial Behavior
Tamesha Bland,
BCBA, LBA
Owner of Regal Behavior Solutions, LLC
www.regalbehaviorsolutions.com
636.400.7778
Michelle Bohnak,
M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
Jennifer DeLaporte,
MAT, BCBA, LBA
Facebook Group Creator
Columbia, MO
Toi Esters,
M.Psych, PLBA
Monica Gillespie,
M.A., BCBA, Ed.D. Student-Healthcare Admin Ed Leadership
Focus: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Parent Communication & Training
Interests: Organizational Behavior Management, Forensic Behavior Analysis
I aspire to help Missouri become a state-recognized for inclusive work environments, various school settings, and unified healthcare policies. Personally, I have experienced racial inequality firsthand from a young age, and I know how it could affect individuals developmentally, socially, and emotionally. I believe my purpose is to help transform communities, schools, and organizations by implementing and creating diverse policies.
Angela M. Gray,
MS Psych, BCBA, LBA
Focus: Adults IDD/MI, Positive Behavior Supports
Interests: Behavioral Gerontology, Psychotropic Polypharmacy, AI in Behavior Analysis
Latoya Higgs,
MS Psychology, PLBA,
BS Organizational Management
Poplar Bluff, MO.
Joshua Jimison
LBA, BCBA
PhD Candidate
District-Wide Behavior Analyst
Jessica Jones,
BCBA, LBA
Newsletter Editor-MOBBAC
MO Behavior Drip
Focus: Educational Setting, Autism, Young Child with Developmental Delay, PBIS, MTSS
Interests: ABA Cultural Competence, Organizational Behavior Management, Behavioral Pharmacology
ShiQuita Lane,
Ed.S, BCBA, LBA
Director of Autism Services
UPC Heartland
6325 Clayton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
(314) 624-0598
Erykah McClendon
BCBA, LBA - MO & KS
Center Director- BlueSprig Pediatrics Kansas City, MO
Clinical Specialty: Parent Training
Syn McDonald,
BCBA, LBA
Shamika Pegue,
M.S., BCBA, LBA
Kansas City, MO.
Charda'e Rigdon,
MS, BCBA, LBA
Focus: Educational / School Setting
Though I am a BCBA, I ensure my values lead my work rather than solely my credentials. My top 3 values, faith, personal growth, and communication, are the pillars in how I support colleagues, supervisees, families, and systems. As I am most competent in the school setting, I strive to build connections and communities with other specialties and disciplines. The journey of growth is never ending and the ability to enjoy the journey is an art of which I continue to learn. The growth of Behavior Analysis through the lens of diversity is a necessity and thus I am honored to support the MOBBAC (Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community).
Sapphire Robinson,
MS, BCBA
Chandis Stokes,
M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
Mike Williams,
M.S., BCBA, LBA
Executive Director-Optimal Outcomes
Mike has been in the field of ABA since 2008. He is currently the executive director at Optimal Outcomes which provides ABA services in the Kansas City area. Mike's passions in ABA include working with adults and teens, who are affected by developmental disabilities, living in residential settings. Mike enjoys using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to improve the quality of life of the people he works with.
Kyesha A. Wilson
MSW, BCBA, LBA
Melantha Witherspoon
MA, LBA
