Meet the Team
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Shelby Reineke
CO OWNER
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST
Shelby began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2013 as a behavior technician. She received her bachelor’s degree in human services and leadership from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2016 and her master of education, with a concentration in special education and ABA, from Texas State University in 2018. Shelby has experience with both in-home therapy and center-based therapy and also spent time working in the C.A.R.E.S (The Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation, and Support) clinic. She is passionate about supervising and supporting those interested in learning more about ABA and enjoys working closely with her clients’ families along with the major stakeholders in their lives to help generalize skills and promote independence across environments.
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Shannon Serafin
CO OWNER
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST
Shannon began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2016 as a behavior technician. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2020 followed by her graduate degree in Behavior Analysis Practice from Florida Institute of Technology in 2023. Throughout her time in the field, Shannon has had diverse experience with providing social skills groups, job training sessions, in-home daily living skills services, and caregiver support in the community. Shannon is passionate about meeting families where they are in need of support the most, whether that be attending doctor visits, visiting the store, or getting a haircut.
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Kiara Boutwell
CAREGIVER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST
Kiara began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017 as a behavior technician. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and her Master of Education from the University of Cincinnati. Kiara has experience mainly in the clinical setting, along with occasional home and school collaboration with other professionals. Kiara also has experience working with families as a case manager for the Children’s Long Term Support Program, where she has expanded her knowledge on how to further support families with children of different needs. She is passionate about helping families be the best teacher, caregiver and advocate for their children, along with working as a team to ensure the skills taught generalize across all settings. Kiara recognizes the extreme mental, physical, and emotional strength each family demonstrates while raising neurotypical and/or neurodiverse children and is beyond thankful to be a guiding hand throughout the journey. It is her hope that she not only helps professionally but also becomes another safe and loving avenue of support for each family.
What is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst?
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a highly trained professional who specializes in applying the principles of behavior analysis to help individuals improve specific behaviors and skills. BCBAs are certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) after completing extensive education, supervised experience, and passing a certification exam. They work with individuals across various settings, including schools, clinics, and homes, to develop and implement evidence-based strategies for behavior modification. BCBAs focus on fostering positive behavioral change, promoting learning, and supporting individuals with developmental, cognitive, and behavioral challenges.