Meet Our Team
Lisa Abdalla, M.A., BCBA
Director and Behavior Analyst
Lisa received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2000 from the University of South Florida, then her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, from the University of South Florida in 2002. Lisa uses a Positive Behavior Support approach with her clients and has worked in the field of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (often with co-occuring psychiatric disorders), since 1999. She was Board Certified in 2003, as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has been a practicing BCBA, since that time, working with children, adolescents, and adults. Lisa has owned ABA Therapy Associates, Inc., since 2005. She serves as Director and Behavior Analyst at ABA Therapy Associates, Inc. In the past, she was a Research Associate at the University of South Florida, at the Division of Applied Research and Educational Support. Also in the past, she served as the Behavior Services Manager and Director of a 48-bed ICF, as well as working at the Child Development Center at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Lisa has been faculty for the University of West Florida as a Practicum Supervisor for their ABA graduate program, as well as a Fieldwork Supervision Site for Ball State University, in the past. Lisa currently sees clients in the Pinellas and Manatee County
areas and provides BCaBA Supervision.
Jessica Valladares, M.A., BCBA
Senior Behavior Analyst
Jessica received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Florida State University and her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, at the University of South Florida. Jessica has worked in the field of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, since 2003. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in 2004. Jessica was a teacher in the past and has a background in working in the school system. She has experience supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT's). She provides ABA Therapy to adults in group homes and family homes, as well as in Adult Day Training programs, and the community. Jessica has been a part of the ABA Therapy Associates' team since 2006 and works the Hillsborough County area. She served as a member of the Hillsborough Local Review Committee for the Agency for Person's with Disabilities, for several years.
Kyla Walker, M.S., BCBA
Senior Behavior Analyst
Kyla received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Florida State University, on the Performance Management Track. Kyla also received her Master's Degree in Psychology with the Specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis, from Florida State University. Kyla has worked in the field of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, since 2000. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in 2003. Kyla also has experience with the school system, psychiatric inpatient facilities, and ICF's. She provides ABA Therapy to adults in group homes, family homes, Adult Day Training programs, and the community. Kyla has had specific experience collaborating with an Elementary School in Sarasota County and providing ABA Therapy to students there. She has been a member of the ABA Therapy Associates' team, since 2006. Kyla works the Manatee and Sarasota County areas. She served as a committee member on the Sarasota/Manatee Local Review Committee for the Agency for Person's with Disabilities, for several years.
Tate McGhee, M.S., BCBA
Senior Behavior Analyst
Tate received his Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts in 1996 from Carnegie-Mellon University and his Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2004 from the Florida Institute of Technology. He became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in 2004. Tate has been working in the field of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, since 1997. Tate has worked in settings such as: early intervention clinics, day programs, forensic and psychiatric settings, ICF developmental facilities, schools, and in private ABA practice. He provides ABA Therapy to clients in their homes, Adult Day Training programs, and in the community. In the past, he served two terms on the Local Review Committee for Pinellas County from 2005-2009, for the Agency for Person's with Disabilities. He became a part of the ABA Therapy Associates' team in 2012 and works the Pinellas County area.
Danah Collier, M.A., BCBA
Behavior Analyst
Danah received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2008 and her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of South Florida in 2014. In 2012, she completed the Professional Development Program in Applied Behavior Analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology and obtained certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). She then became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in 2014. She provides ABA Therapy to adults with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities in their group homes, family homes, Adult Day Training programs, and the community. Danah also has a background in working as a Certified Senior Case Manager in the child welfare system. She has made professional presentations at the University of South Florida and at the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference. Danah currently serves on the Pinellas and Pasco County Local Review Committee, for the Agency for Person's with Disabilities. Danah joined the ABA Therapy Associates' team in 2014 and works the Pinellas County area.
Satori Kearney, M.A., BCBA
Behavior Analyst
Satori received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 2006, from the University of South Florida and her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University, in December 2016. In 2011, she completed the Professional Development Program in Applied Behavior Analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology and obtained certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), in 2012. In February 2017, she then became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She provides ABA Therapy to adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. Satori has worked specifically in client's homes, Adult Day Training programs, summer camps, and other community settings. In addition, she brings a unique background of working in child welfare. She spent 5 years as a Certified Welfare Case Manager and Senior Case Manager. Satori joined the ABA Therapy Associates' team in 2014 and works the Pinellas County area.
Lindsey Golonka, M.A., LMHC, BCBA
Behavior Analyst
Lindsey received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology, from Purdue University in 2004. In 2012, she earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University, becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (in Indiana), in 2013. Then in 2015, Lindsey received her Certificate of Completion in Applied Behavior Analysis, from the Florida Institute of Technology. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in 2016. Lindsey works with adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. She provides ABA therapy in clients' homes, Adult Day Training programs, and community settings. Lindsey joined the ABA Therapy Associates' team in 2019 and works the Manatee and Sarasota County Areas.
Morgan McKeown, M.A., BCBA
Behavior Analyst
Morgan received her Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, from the University of South Florida in 2017. In 2019, she completed her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, from the University of South Florida. In 2020, Morgan became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Morgan has worked in the field of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, since 2016, and before that she did extensive work with homeless veteran women in Tampa, FL. She has experience providing ABA Therapy to clients with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in their group homes, family homes, Adult Day Training programs, and in the community. In addition, she is currently a Certified Behavior Assistant Trainer and serves as a committee member of the Local Review Committee for Hillsborough County, for the Agency for Person's with Disabilities. Morgan is also a certified PCM Instructor. She joined the ABA Therapy Associates' team in 2022 and works the Pasco County area.
Karis Owens, B.A., BCaBA
Behavior Analyst
Karis received her Bachelor's Degree in English/Professional and Technical Writing from the University of South Florida in 2004. In May 2012, she completed the Professional Development Program in Applied Behavior Analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology and obtained certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). Karis has worked in the field of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, since 2009. She has specific experience in providing ABA Therapy to clients in their group homes, family homes, Adult Day Training programs, and job-training with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. In the past, she also served as a Liaison and Trainer amongst clients' circle of supports and ensuring goals were met. Karis joined the ABA Therapy Associates' team in 2013 and works the Pinellas County area.