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Clinical Directors
Charisse Lantaya, M.A., BCBA
Employee since January 2013
Ms. Lantaya began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis as an in-home behavior therapist for young children with Autism in 2007. Since then, she has dedicated herself to expanding her knowledge of behavior analysis to better serve our clients and their families. She completed her master’s degree in behavior analysis at the California State University, Sacramento and she continually strives to ensure high-quality programming via her contact with the scientific literature and active attendance to professional conferences. Her main areas of interest include equivalence-based instruction and verbal behavior.
Jacquelyn Donahue, M.Ed., BCBA
Employee since March 2007
Mrs. Donahue obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the California State University, Sacramento, where she met a professor who pointed her towards her career path in behavior analysis. While Mrs. Donahue has a long record of providing support to young, elementary-school-aged populations, she developed a passion for the field of behavior analysis through her work experiences and contact with the positive outcomes that can be achieved. In her pursuit of excellence, Mrs. Donahue graduated with her master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Arizona State University.
Behavior and Senior Behavior Consultants
Christina Montes, M.A., BCBA
Employee since June 2015
Ms. Montes earned two bachelor’s degrees from California State University, Sacramento in 2015. She majored in both Communication Studies and Psychology, with a certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. During her time as an undergraduate student, she began working with adolescents diagnosed with developmental disabilities in a center-based social skills program. Passionate about expanding her skills as a clinician, she began providing in-home services as a Therapist with H.O.P.E. Consulting, LLC and was later promoted to the position of Senior Therapist. While pursuing her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at California State University, Sacramento, Ms. Montes completed the requirements of the agency’s Internship Program and was promoted to the position of Behavior Consultant. She obtained her national BCBA certification after receiving her master’s degree in 2019. She demonstrates her commitment to ABA by continuing her work as a Behavior Consultant while also teaching a class at California State University, Sacramento. Ms. Montes is dedicated to supporting families and team members to ensure the best possible outcome for her clients.
Danielle Geierman, M.A., BCBA
Employee since June 2015
Bio coming soon!
Jason Church, M.A. in Progress
Employee since February 2016
Jason Church was introduced to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis after joining H.O.P.E. Consulting LLC as a Behavior Technician in 2016. He was later promoted to the Senior Therapist position, and more recently the Behavior Consultant position. While completing his Undergraduate degree in psychology at CSU, Sacramento Jason received further education in Applied Behavior Analysis and fell in love with the science and its application. After receiving his psychology degree in 2019, Jason went on to receive a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas in 2022. At KU, he learned how basic ABA principles are applied to various issues, from picky eating to public speaking. He continues to strive to be a well-rounded, knowledgeable behavior analyst by contacting the literature and collaborating with his peers, in order to provide high quality treatment to his clients. Jason is also passionate about Verbal Behavior and training staff and families to implement behavior-analytic strategies.
Karina Zhelezoglo, M.A., BCBA
Employee since July 2015
Ms. Zhelezoglo got her start in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2013, when she began providing in-home services as a Therapist to children diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Based on her excellent performance, she was promoted to the position of Senior Therapist, and more recently, to the position of Behavior Consultant. Over the last several years, she also completed the Internship Program at H.O.P.E. Consulting, LLC and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at California State University, Sacramento, fulfilling all the requirements to take the national board certification examination. She is passionate about providing evidence-based treatment to her clients, incorporating the latest research findings to maximize their outcomes, and continuing to expand her knowledge in all aspects of behavior.
Courtney Pasch, M.A., BCBA
Employee since August 2022
Bio coming soon!
Vanessa Lee, M.A. in progress
Employee since May 2019
Ms. Lee entered the field of behavior analysis in 2018 when she took her first behavior-analytic course at California State University, Sacramento. From there, she merged her love for behavior analysis with her desire to help people and began working with individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. At H.O.P.E., Ms. Lee worked to strengthen her clinical skill set and completed the agency’s Internship Program requirements. Soon after, she was promoted to the Senior Therapist position, and more recently, the Behavior Consultant role. Ms. Lee is currently earning her Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is passionate about expanding her knowledge of behavior analysis and providing high-quality treatment for the betterment of her clients’ lives.
Yamilthl Ruiz Flores, B.A., BCaBA
Employee since November 2014
Bio coming soon!