The Current OHABA Board |
President: president@ohaba.orgDR. NIKKI WILLIAMS, BCBA, COBANikki (Bordner) Williams is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience serving children and adults with Autism and Developmental delays in Ohio. Currently, she is an Instructor at Kent State University. Prior to her current role, she was a Clinical Evaluator for Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE). She served as the Professional Standards Chair for The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) from 2016-2019 and currently serves on the executive board as the Treasurer for OHABA. Nikki is very passionate about working with young educators, ensuring they have a firm foundation in the science of behavior, theoretical, and philosophical concepts. | Past President: pasatpresident@ohaba.orgdr. JANET HANSEN, BCBA-D, COBAJanet Hansen is a licensed Psychologist and Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings and has been in private practice for twenty years, specializing in children and developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders. Janet is passionate about bringing the science and research of ABA to the practice of ABA as well as pulling from both psychology and behavior analysis to provide a unique blend of evidence-based interventions to clients. Janet has been an active member of OHABA since 2010, has served on multiple committees, chaired the Membership committee and served on the executive board as Secretary, President-Elect and President. Janet balances her professional and personal goals while traveling with her labradoodle “Indy” between her lake home in Indiana and Columbus. She stays sane through dog walks, boat rides, cooking, yoga and sampling new herbal tea flavors. | President Elect: presidentelect@ohaba.orgron demuesy, BCBA, COBARon holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University and a Masters of Education degree from The Ohio State University where he studied under the advisement of Dr. Nancy Neef and Dr. Bill Heward. Ron is a special education teacher, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA). During his career as a Behavior Analyst, Ron has worked as a BCBA for both public schools and private companies and has served as an Adjunct Instructor for the University of Dayton and Capital University. In addition to working in public schools and teaching, Ron works as a Lead Consultant for FTF, in Worchester, MA and as a Subject Matter Expert for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. |
Secretary: ohaba@ohaba.orgJULIANA CARRUS, M.ED, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA, COBAJuliana Pabon Carrus is a dually certified Speech Language Pathologist and BCBA. She is originally from Colombia, but has called Cleveland home for 22 years. She has worked in the field of Early Intervention, primarily with children with severe behavioral concerns and limited functional communication skills. She is passionate about impacting and improving the lives of children and their families by leading effective and happy therapy teams. She loves coffee, books, flowers, and true crime podcasts. | Treasurer: treasurer@ohaba.orgDR. DACIA MCCOY, BCBA-D, COBAHi, I am Dacia McCoy and I am a professor at the University of Cincinnati in the graduate-level Behavior Analysis Programs. I have been involved in OHABA since 2015 and enjoy connecting with others across the state of Ohio. A few of my favorite things are traveling, local restaurants, and jazz music. I have two young children and we are a foster family. You can learn more about me on LinkedIn. | Membership Chair: membership@ohaba.orgAlexa galloway, BCBA, COBAAlexa Galloway has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since December of 2020. She currently serves as a Behavior Consultant for the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. In her current role, Alexa supports school districts with PBIS implementation and professional development. Before working in education, Alexa worked in various settings including clinics, homes, and inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. She also volunteers for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting the board with BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT exam development. Alexa lives in Westerville, Ohio with her daughter, wife and two cats. |
Education Chair: education@ohaba.orgKate Anderson, BCBA, COBAKate Anderson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst as well as an Intervention Specialist. She found this field in her undergraduate career at The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. After graduation she earned a Master’s in Education degree from Vanderbilt University specializing in Early Childhood Special Education with an emphasis in Autism. She began working with Dr. Janet Hansen as a Behavioral Consultant and earned her BCBA. During her 13 years with Dr. Hansen, Kate specialized in early intervention and early childhood interventions including parent, staff, and teacher education and training. In 2022, she went back to The Ohio State University to pursue a PhD in Special Education and continue her work towards collaborating with parents and professionals to bring evidence-based practices to children and their parents. She has been married for 15 years with 4 kids between the ages of 7 and 12. She loves being active and coaching basketball. | Professional Standards Chair: professionalstandards@ohaba.orgDr. Bryan Droesch, LPC, BCBA, COBABryan Droesch is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings (residential, day programs, and schools) and with individuals of all ages. Bryan has a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University, a MSEd from the University of Dayton in Counselor Education, and completed coursework in behavior analysis at The Ohio State University. Currently, he is the Executive Director of Haugland Learning Centers and a doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies in the College of Professional Sciences at Xavier University. He has been involved with OHABA since 2013. He has also served as President-Elect, President, Past President and Seceary | Public Policy Co-Chair: publicpolicy@ohaba.orgEmily karhoff, MA, BCBA, COBAEmily Karhoff is the Cofounder and Senior Clinical Director of MonArk ABA, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). A native of Northwest Ohio, Emily is a proud graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education from Bowling Green State University in 2009. Driven by a passion to expand access to high-quality ABA services, Emily returned to Northwest Ohio in 2017 to lead the development of an ABA program within a public school. There, she supported over 80 students ranging from preschool through eighth grade. Recognizing a significant service gap in her home region, Emily helped open the first insurance-funded ABA clinic in Northwest Ohio in 2022. Today, MonArk ABA is opening it's seventh location (and growing), delivering essential services to clients in historically underserved areas across Ohio. Emily remains committed to advancing the availability and quality of ABA services, ensuring every child and family she serves receives compassionate, evidence-based care. |
Program Co-Chairs: programchair@ohaba.orgCara Brown, MA, BCBA, COBACara started in the field of behavior analysis in 2000 focusing on Verbal Behavior programing. Her experience teaching children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities ranges from clinical, residential, and educational settings across Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas. Cara opened Behavioral Intervention and Consulting the fall of 2012 with the vision of providing families with quality ABA Programming in a clinical setting. Her continued mission is to allow parents, children, and employees to feel like part of a team, creating an ideal environment for learning. She also teaches behavior analysis related courses at Miami University-Oxford through the department of Educational Psychology. She enjoys cooking with and for friends, spending time with her family as well as her 2 dogs. Cara also loves spending time boating and swimming with her family at Lake Cumberland. Ashley Showalter, Ph.D., BCBA-D, COBADr. Ashley Showalter is a psychologist and licensed behavior analyst at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital where she focuses on helping families with children 3 to 10 years old who engage in problem behavior. She supervises early intensive behavioral intervention services, parent coaching and school consultation services. In addition, Dr. Showalter is the Associate Track Director for the APA approved internship training program and co-chairs the CASD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She received a Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 2014. Her graduate studies focused on academic and behavioral interventions through a multi-tiered system of supports. Additional areas of focus during training included the assessment and treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. | Marketing/Technology Chair: marketing@ohaba.orgJULIE BAZINET, BCBA, COBA Julie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (MA) and Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA). A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, she has focused her clinical practice and research interests in performance management, systems analysis, and Organizational Behavior Management. In her 20 years in the field of behavior analysis, Julie has worked in a variety of settings including, public schools, private schools, clinic and home based settings. Here, she developed onboarding, training, and continuing education programs for paraprofessionals, Registered Behavior Technicians, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to improve treatment integrity and outcomes for individuals with autism. When Julie is not working, you can find her and her husband sitting on a softball field, in a hockey rink, or cheer gym watching their 4 daughters, Cameron (15), Cali (13), Elle (10), and Sidney (4). DEI Chair: dei@ohaba.orgLynetta Randolph-montgomery, Bcba, cobaLynetta Randolph-Montgomery has been a BCBA since 2019, but she first began working in the field in 2011. She received her BA in Psychology from Wake Forest University, her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University, and completed her BACB verified course sequence at Clemson University's Center for Behavior Analysis. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School. She has worked in clinic, home-based, school, and hospital settings with a variety of ages and populations, starting as an aide and working her way up the ranks. In addition to her full-time job, she has also established her own consulting company, LynMonty Behavioral Consulting LLC, where the tagline is "Behavioral Services for The Culture" because of her focus on disseminating behavioral services, consultation, and education to underserved communities that look like her. This passion is what led her to become the DEI chairperson for OHABA, and she hopes to make a meaningful impact! | Public Policy Co-Chair: publicpolicy@ohaba.orgAnthony bronaugh sr., m.ed., bcba, lbaAnthony Bronaugh Sr., M.Ed., BCBA, is a seasoned educator, licensed behavior analyst, and passionate advocate for inclusive excellence in education and behavior consulting. Based in Sylvania, Ohio, Anthony holds dual licensure as a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Michigan. With over two decades of leadership in education, Anthony brings a depth of experience as a high school and elementary principal, assistant principal, dean of students, and special education teacher specializing in severe behaviors. In addition to his consulting work, Anthony has taught at Bowling Green State University and currently serves as Vice Polemarch for the Toledo Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Student Chair: student@ohaba.orgkayla o'brien, M.ed
Kayla O’Brien is a current behavior analyst student, as she prepares to obtain her BCBA. She has been in the field for 3 years, working as a registered behavior technician and a case manager within clinical, residential, and school settings. Kayla received her bachelors degree from The Ohio State University in 2023, as well as her Master Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from the University of Cincinnati in 2025. She is passionate about expanding the reach of ABA and making it accessible for more individuals. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her two cats, and enjoys solo traveling, painting, and spending time with her family. |
Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis Chair Position Descriptions: Click Position for job description. |
Please click on the position for a description and please contact current chair of a position you are interested in for additional information. General Board Service Roles and Responsibilities Term: Terms vary in length based on the position. Elected positions are 2 years in length. Appointed positions have no expiration. Estimated Time Commitment: Times vary in duration based on the position. Approximately 5-10 hours per month, but possibly up to 20 hours per month immediately prior to and following the annual conference.
General Overview: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of OHABA so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.Mission: The purpose of OHABA is to promote the science and theory of Behavior Analysis through the support of research, education and practice.Major Board Member Responsibilities:
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