MEET our leadership team

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Payton is a dedicated professional with a passion for preparing children to become successful learners. With an educational background in early childhood education, psychology, and applied behavior analysis, Payton holds an A.S. in Early Childhood Education, a B.A. in Psychology with an ABA Concentration, and an M.Ed. in Special Education with an ABA Concentration.

Payton’s diverse experience includes roles as a Preschool Teacher, Behavior Technician (BT), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). These positions have allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of child development and behavior management strategies.

In 2020, Payton founded INSPIRE Autism, a company committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. As the founder, she currently oversees company operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and maintaining the standard of care across the organization.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Payton enjoys spending time outdoors and cherishing moments with her daughters, husband, family, and friends.

Dr. Jordan Boudreau is a result driven and performance focused leader in Healthcare. As Founder of the Autism Centers of Michigan he developed a track record for market growth in the industry. He earned his dual-track Master Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management, followed by a Doctorate Degree in Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. His service to individuals with developmental disabilities began in 2004, specializing in early intervention curriculum development, parent training, and continuous improvement initiatives. Dr. Boudreau is a recognized innovator, having developed a unique, data-driven process to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Boudreau is also a father of 5 kids and loves spending time outdoors as well as serving in his community. 

Jim is a seasoned professional with a diverse background encompassing military service and entrepreneurial endeavors. After dedicating four years to the US Navy, Jim transitioned to the business world where he thrived for nearly four decades as an astute entrepreneur. In 2019, Jim experienced a shift in his professional trajectory when he decided to join forces with his family, driven by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children.  Jim embarked on a new venture that would merge his entrepreneurial acumen with his family's heartfelt mission.

Kelsey began her career as a middle and high school special education teacher in 2014. As she pursued her continuing education, she fell in love with the field of behavior analysis and started working as a behavior technician in 2014, received her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2017. Kelsey has experience working with individuals with autism, ages 2-18 within community, clinic, and in-home settings and is driven to help deliver high-quality, assent based services. Additionally, Kelsey has experience and finds passion in leading teams of clinicians and behavior technicians by fostering a work culture that drives empathy, compassion, and trust to facilitate personal and professional development and growth. During her free time, Kelsey enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Lisa started her journey in behavior analysis in 2015 as a behavior technician, while completing her masters degree in community counseling. She fell in love with the field and children, which is when she decided to continue her education and become a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Lisa has experience working with children diagnosed with autism ages 2-18 years old, focusing primarily on early intervention. Lisa has also obtained certification as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and frequently utilizes the skills learned within the field. During her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and son, reading, doing puzzles and traveling.

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.

Laurie is a passionate clinician who is driven to help clients and their families achieve their goals.  She received her masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern Michigan University.  Following 10 years of teaching in an ASD classroom she attended Florida Institute of Technology and obtained her certification in Applied Behavior Analysis, becoming board certified in 2017.  She has a professional focus on early intervention and communication.  Laurie enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Jessica is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has always had a passion for wanting to help others in their everyday life. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology as well as her Master’s degree in Special Education with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis through Oakland University. Jessica was introduced to the field of ABA when she began working as a behavior technician. Being a part of the process of teaching individuals with autism skills that allows them to be more independent in their daily lives and seeing their day-to-day progress is what drew her to the field and led her to further pursue a career in ABA. Jessica has 5 years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 2-13 but specializes in early intervention. During her free time, Jessica enjoys staying active, reading, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Liz is a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician who is passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum. Liz began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2018 as a behavior technician. 

She quickly fell in love with the field, which is when she decided to continue her education and obtain her Masters degree in ABA at Western Michigan University. Liz has experience working with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities ages 2-16 years old. During her free time, Liz enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading and traveling. 

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. 

Alayna has a passion working with kids and utilizing a child-led approach when it comes to therapy. Alayna completed her undergraduate degree at Eastern Michigan University where she majored in Speech-Language Pathology and minored in Special Education. Following that, she received her master's degree from Michigan State University in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Throughout Alayna's time in the field she has had the opportunity to work with both kids and adults within various settings (e.g., school, clinic, skilled nursing facility, TBI clinic, etc).  In her free time, she likes to bake, go bowling, and travel with family and friends.