MEET our leadership team

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James is a passionate clinician who has a history working with individuals 2 – 21 on the autism spectrum. He received his Master Degree in Education with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration from Oakland University. Since entering the field in 2016 and obtaining his board certification in 2018, James has demonstrated the ability to train hundreds of employees and manage both clinical and administrative processes. James’ passion is motivating staff to reach their full potential and creating treatment plans that increase the quality of life for his clients. James is married to a behavior analyst and has a new baby girl. He also enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors. 

Prior to serving with Inspire Autism, Brandon led several real estate appraisal services companies in various roles (VP of Operations, Chief Operating Officer and eventually Managing Partner), managing 250+ employees in over 80 metropolitan markets with 20,000+ contractors providing industry leading service in all 50 states. Through that leadership, the company became the largest independent appraisal firm in the US. After this successful endeavor Brandon wanted to lead a company with a more impactful mission and a team that is truly making a difference in lives. Brandon's goal since joining Inspire Autism in January, 2023 is to continue being the absolute best ABA provider for our valued families and to grow our outreach. 

Kathleen Boudreau has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to help people. She has an extensive background in both sales and management. Over the past 25 years she has worked with several businesses bringing them from start up to success. In addition, working with international and national accounts. Kathleen is a graduate from Oakland University. She and her husband live in Royal Oak, Michigan, where they enjoy spending time together with family and friends.

Anna is a passionate clinician who's enthusiastic about using the science of behavior analysis to help children diagnosed with autism.  She's  a graduate from Oakland University earning a masters in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis.  She has experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and a Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) prior to working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).  She is looking forward to improving her clients' well being and teaching them new learning strategies. In her free time, Anna enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family.

Keri is a caring and compassionate licensed and board certified behavior analyst with over 8 years experience working in the field of ABA. Keri earned both bachelor’s and master’s level degrees at Western Michigan University, studying Psychology and German with a concentration in Behavior Analysis. Keri began working with children with special needs in 2008 while completing her undergraduate degree and was inspired by the positive impact that ABA had on the lives of children and families, encouraging her to pursue her BCBA certification. Keri’s experience spans across individuals aged 2-21, and a variety of developmental disabilities, most specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder. Keri takes great pride in helping the children she works with to reach their full potential while supporting parents and families throughout their child’s progress. Keri is also passionate about supporting and preparing young professionals as they gain their own experience and education in the field of ABA, hoping to expand and enhance the field for decades to come. In her free time, Keri takes pleasure in spending time with her husband and 4 teenage daughters enjoying daily activities, golfing, attending concerts, and traveling to new places.

Danielle graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She always knew she wanted to help people and most importantly work with children. She took an ABA tutor position in Grand Rapids, MI straight out of college and was immediately hooked. Danielle worked as a behavior technician while continuing her education at Western Michigan University with a master's in behavior analysis; earning her BCBA certification in 2018. Danielle has served as a technician and BCBA both in-center and in-home since 2014, working with clients ranging from 1-18 years old. More recently, Danielle has experience providing remote ABA services for clients in North Carolina for nearly 2 years. This position served as a challenge to build communication and training skills all virtually, in which Danielle really found her niche in telehealth parent training. She is excited to be back in-center and make a difference with closer proximity! When Danielle is not working, she spends a lot of her time with her daughter and husband, visiting farmer's markets and getting coffee. She is also a psychological thriller reader, and you can catch her reading at silent book clubs at the nearest coffee shop.

Carlie's passion for behavior analysis began in 2015 when she was first introduced to the field as a behavior technician. Carlie quickly fell in love with the science behind behavior analysis and went on to obtain her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University in 2020. Carlie has experience working with children and young adults diagnosed with autism ages 18 months - 20 years of age with a broad range of skill and behavioral abilities. In her spare time, Carlie enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her friends, family, and pets.

Emelia is a dedicated and enthusiastic SLP who is passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum. She received her master's degree from Wayne State University in Speech-Language Pathology and has gained most of her experience working with children ages 2-8. Before working as an SLP, Emelia worked in the field of ABA for over 5 years and loves to incorporate ABA strategies into her therapy sessions. She is passionate about collaborating with parents and incorporating them into their child's treatment plan every step of the way. In her free time, Emelia enjoys cooking, running, and spending time with her 5 siblings.

Clare is a highly-motivated clinician who began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2019. She received her masters of science in psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University. Clare has experiences with ages 2-10 but is currently focused on early intervention. In her spare time, Clare likes to spend time with family and friends up north.

Gina has had a passion for ABA ever since she was first introduced to the field in 2016. She received a Masters of Science in Developmental Disabilities with a concentration in ABA from Nova Southeastern University. She has found that her strength is training technicians on how to approach treatment with compassion and empathy while building rapport. She believes in the unlimited potential of every child while celebrating everything that makes them unique. Gina has attended trainings on the assessment, prevention, and treatment for sleep problems and for treating food selectivity without tears. She is enthusiastic about how these treatments can improve the quality of life for the child and family. In her spare time she enjoys playing and dancing with her outgoing and beautiful 2 year old daughter. 

Alexis started her journey in ABA after pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in psychology with a minor in communicative sciences and disorders. She began working in the field as a behavior technician in 2017 and fell in love with the science of ABA. In 2020, Alexis pursued her master’s in psychology with a specialization in ABA from Capella University. She has experience working with kids ages 1-17, with a passion for early intervention. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. 

Sadie joined the field of ABA in 2017 after discovering a passion for helping children while obtaining her Bachelor's degree in Biopsychology from the University of Michigan. She worked as a behavior technician until earning her Master's degree in Psychology from Oakland University and became certified and licensed as a BCBA. She enjoys integrating perspectives from both psychology and applied behavior analysis to provide comprehensive care to the children she serves. She has experience working with children 2-8 in a variety of setting including home, school and clinic. In her leisure time, Sadie enjoys spending quality moments with her husband and cat, reading, creating art and staying active through CrossFit.

Brianna is a SLP with over 7 years experience treating children with autism, apraxia of speech, speech delay, and other speech and language disorders. She received her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. She is experienced with ABA settings and has a passion for working with young children on the spectrum. In her free time Brianna enjoys Michigan football tailgates, traveling, and spending time with her family.