Meet the Team at Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research

Jeana joined the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research in 2014 as the Clinical Director. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Michigan University (WMU), a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from WMU and a Ph.D. degree in Behavior Analysis from WMU. Jeana has worked in a variety of settings with individuals with developmental disabilities providing direct services to individuals and developing management systems for staff providing direct services. Jeana is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Before starting at the Great Lakes Center, Jeana worked at the Kellogg Company in the Sales Learning and Development department. Jeana’s research interests involve staff management techniques, performance management processes in human service settings and verbal behavior approaches to language

Suzy joined the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research in 2023. Suzy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Central Michigan University, a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. degree in Educational Psychology with a concentration in ABA from Baylor University. Before starting at the Great Lakes Center, Suzy completed her post-doctoral training at Kennedy Krieger Institute in the Neurobehavioral Unit. Suzy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level. Suzy has worked in a variety of settings with individuals with developmental disabilities providing direct services to individuals, supervising pre-service behavior analysts, and training caregivers to implement evidence-based interventions. Suzy’s research interests include effective interventions for decreasing challenging behavior and training caregivers to implement evidence-based interventions.

Jeremy holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. He became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2008. Jeremy has held a number of leadership positions in human service organizations throughout his career. He has also been in consultant, direct care, and clinical roles across multiple age ranges and in various states. Jeremy’s professional interests are improving organizational systems, performance management, and treatment of challenging behavior.

Taylor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Western Michigan University and a Master’s degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Taylor became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2018 and in November 2019 joined Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research in the Intensive Residential program. In May 2022, she became the Clinical Supervisor of Licensed Settings. She has worked with many different populations including adults, adolescents, and children diagnosed with Autism. For these individuals, Taylor has worked developing and implementing ABA programs in group homes, day programs, and outpatient settings.  Additionally, she has worked extensively with all age groups within a psychiatric hospital setting. Her areas of interest include assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors and staff training. 

Danika joined Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research in January 2022. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and a master’s degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. Danika has over five years of experience working as a direct care staff and a case manager serving adults with developmental disabilities. Additionally, she has worked as a case manager for over four years with children in the foster care system. Danika has experience working with the Behavior Treatment Committee (BTC), and with providers specializing in psychiatry, mental health education, and treatment. Danika’s passion is working with families and individuals to coordinate care needs ensuring the best treatment is provided so that the individual has the opportunity to experience a meaningful quality of life.

Lindsey graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from Western Michigan in 2016 and worked as a Behavior Technician in the Intensive program from 2016-2018. Lindsey rejoined the Great Lakes Intensive Team in 2021 as the Education and Behavior Analysis Support Specialist. She graduated with a Master’s in Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology in 2023 and became licensed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in July of 2024. Lindsey has extensive experience working with severe problem behavior in a wide range of populations in both outpatient and settings. Her professional interests include behavioral and skills assessments, parent training, and community integration.

Margaret joined the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Western Michigan University and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with experience treating severe challenging behavior and skill acquisition, specifically with children, adolescents, and young adults. She has worked in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, and residential. Her areas of interest include the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior and staff and caregiver training.

Stefanie joined the outpatient team at the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research in October 2016 as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Stefanie received her bachelors in psychology from Western Michigan University before earning her Masters of Science in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale (SIU) in 2013. While at SIU she focused on application of behavior analysis and research of behavior analysis principles across the lifespan. After graduating, she moved to Kansas City where she worked as a Behavior Analyst providing in-home therapy services, center based services, and consultative services with residential group homes. Stefanie’s professional interests include teaching engagement and social skills, maintenance of obtained skills across the lifespan, and staff/parent training. She enjoys seeing the application of behavior analysis make an objective and significant difference in the lives of the individuals and the families that she works with.

Gretchen joined Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research (GLC), in 2012, as a team member of the Intensive Residential Treatment Program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Michigan University (WMU), a master’s degree in Family Life Education from WMU, and a master’s degree in Professional Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. She has worked collaboratively with the behavior clinical team, the medical community, and the families to coordinate the treatment for the individuals served at GLC.  She has worked with adults, adolescents, and children with developmental disabilities in both school and residential settings. Gretchen is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her interests include the treatment of challenging behavior, parent training, and community integration.

Erin joined the Great Lakes team in 2016 as an ABA-Tutor in the outpatient program. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Detroit Mercy and her Master’s degree in behavior analysis from Simmons University. Upon graduation in 2020, she became a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional with the Great Lakes team. In January 2021, Erin was board certified by the BACB and became licensed in February 2021.  Her areas of interest include skills assessment, early intervention, and research.

Chase joined the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research in 2023. Chase holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Youngstown State University and began pursuing a Ph.D. in Experiment Analysis of Behavior (EAB) from Western Michigan University in the Fall of 2023. His areas of interest include the quantitative analysis of behavior, schedules of reinforcement, and verbal behavior.

Jennifer joined the Great Lakes team in August 2024 as a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional at the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research in the outpatient program. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology: Behavioral Science from Western Michigan University (WMU) in 2021 before earning her Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University in 2024. While at WMU, Jennifer focused on the application of behavior analysis within vocational and school-based settings and working within interdisciplinary teams. She continued her work in graduate school focusing on transition planning and vocational skills with young adults seeking employment and assisting with developing proactive strategies for challenging behaviors for young learners. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst with the Great Lakes team shortly after starting her position. Her areas of interest include intervention across the lifespan, transition planning, Precision Teaching, social skills, and activities of daily living/vocational skills.

Brody holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Miami University and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Maryland – Baltimore County. Brody became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2021 and joined the Enhanced Behavior Supports (EBS) Program in May 2024. Before joining the EBS Program, Brody served in clinical and supervisory roles while working with a wide age range in inpatient, early intervention, and school settings. His areas of interest include the assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors, staff training, organizational behavior management, and skill acquisition.

Darci has been employed at Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research as the Business Development Manager since August 2013. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan University and received her master’s degree in Business Administration from Spring Arbor University in 2015. She has over 15 years of managerial, training, and sales experience in the health care industry.