Help us give a big Behavioral Innovations welcome to Andrés J. Trujillo, our new Social Media and Content Manager! 🎉👏 Andrés brings a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Texas and certificates from M.I.T. in Social Media Activation and Digital Analytics. He’s passionate about storytelling, digital strategy, and using social media to connect with families and communities. Andrés shared that he’s driven by helping children access the services they need to thrive — a mission that aligns perfectly with Behavioral Innovations’ values. Outside of work, he enjoys live music, collecting vinyl records, and exploring art museums. 🎶🎨 Fun fact: He’s met one living president! We couldn’t be more excited to have him on board. Welcome to Behavioral Innovations, Andrés! 💙🙌
This past Friday, we proudly celebrated a major milestone — the opening of our 100th ABA Therapy Center in Webster, TX! 💙 Together with the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, we marked this incredible moment in our 25-year journey of helping children with autism thrive. Our CEO, Ed Maher, co-founders, Carla Edwards and Lori Russo, and Executive Chairman of the Board, Dino Eliopoulos, shared heartfelt remarks that reminded us just how far we’ve come. The day was filled with joy, gratitude, and community spirit as guests toured our new center and joined us in celebrating this proud achievement. The excitement continued into the evening with an open house, where families and Houston-area teams came together to connect and celebrate. Here’s to 100 centers, 25 years of impact, and a future filled with growth and compassion. 💚
We are thrilled to welcome Jodie Sanderson as our Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Behavioral Innovations! 🎉 With more than 20 years of healthcare experience, an MHA, and SHRM-CP certification, Jodie has a proven track record of building strong relationships, recognizing talent, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities. Her expertise and passion for people will be a driving force as we continue to grow and strengthen our mission of supporting children with autism and their families. 💙 Please join us in giving Jodie a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the Behavioral Innovations team. We are excited for all she will bring to this role! 🙌
We are excited to welcome Femi Olamolu as our new Chief of Staff! 🎉 Femi brings over 10 years of experience and holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University. Drawn to Behavioral Innovations by our mission to support children and families, she is passionate about making a positive difference. Outside of work, Femi enjoys reading science fiction and fantasy books and dedicates her time to supporting teenagers in the foster system. Please join us in giving Femi a warm welcome to the team!
We are excited to welcome Kevin Cummings as our new Chief Financial Officer! 🎉 Kevin brings 12 years of financial leadership experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Inspired by our mission and growth, he is eager to make an impact at Behavioral Innovations. Beyond the office, Kevin enjoys global travel, coffee, and cheering on his Chicago sports teams. Please join us in welcoming Kevin to the Behavioral Innovations team!
What started as a passion to support children and families has officially become a career milestone - Ashley Sanders at our Lakewood center is now a BCBA! 🥳 From day one, Ashley has brought heart, skill, and consistency to the work by making a difference with every interaction and every child she supports. Her BCBA title is a reflection of dedication and a promise of even more impact to come. We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with her. Congrats, Ashley! 💙💚 #LakewoodBCBA #BehavioralInnovations #BCBAProud #CelebratingDifferences #ABATherapy #AutismSupport #Work4BI #BInspired #25YearsofBI #Autism #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #ASD #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ABA #ABATherapy #ABATherapist #CelebratingDifferences
Our April Buddy Spotlight highlights the incredible RBT buddies at our Pflugerville Center! ✨ These dedicated team members go above and beyond every day by welcoming new hires with open arms, sharing their knowledge, and offering support that truly makes a difference. 💚💙 Their guidance builds confidence and creates a ripple effect felt throughout the entire center. Here’s what a few of our Behavioral Technicians shared about their buddy experience: "My RBT Buddy was honestly such a blessing and still is. She was so welcoming and helpful! She answered all my questions no matter how big or small. I still reach out to her today when I have questions and she is still immensely supportive. Katie helped me be the RBT I am today!" "Chloe helped me understand everything about our clients and was very helpful. She made me feel so welcomed when I started working for BI."
Big news 💙💚 Behavioral Innovations is expanding into Maryland as part of our continued mission to support more families on their autism journey. For 25 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based ABA therapy to children with autism. This next step brings us closer to reaching even more families in need. New centers are on the way in the Greater Baltimore and Washington areas, offering individualized care, early intervention, and a nurturing, supportive environment. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to opening day! 🌐 Wondering what our Maryland expansion looks like? The link has all the details: https://bit.ly/3GhwzHy
We’re excited to share that Ed Maher is stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Behavioral Innovations! For over 25 years, Behavioral Innovations has grown with heart, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the kids and families we serve. Ed's leadership has helped shape who we are today, and as we continue to grow, his vision will guide us forward—always keeping our mission and values at the core of everything we do. "We are more than a company—we are a family. And when our family feels empowered and appreciated, the impact they make echoes far beyond the walls of our clinics—it helps define the future of care." - Ed Maher, CEO Dino Eliopoulos will transition into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and will continue to oversee the strategic direction of the company. Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter of growth at Behavioral Innovations! 🎉
Big achievements call for big celebrations! 🎓✨ This past week, we celebrated a huge milestone as one of our incredible kiddos graduated from our Oak Hill center! In just over a year, he made a lasting impact on our team and his peers, and his growth has been nothing short of extraordinary 💙💚 This is what Behavioral Innovations is all about—helping children build the skills they need to take on the world with confidence. 💙 We can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things ahead for him!
