Mark is a BCBA experienced supporting Adults and Children with Developmental Disabilities and Autism for over 30 years. He has a passion for building compassionate experienced teams that provide the highest quality of care. Parents and caregivers seek out ABA services to help their loved ones reach their potential. Mark and his teams focus on each individual, partnering with them to achieve their unique life goals.

Kari has over 25 years of diverse experience working with children and adults with disabilities. Experiences range from being a school counselor for students with disabilities, a principal at a therapeutic day school for Deaf+ students, working with adults with various disabilities in group homes and day programs, working for Illinois School Board of Education as a behavior therapist strengthening teachers and staff in behavior management, and as an educational advocate working with families to be active participants in creating effective IEPs. My passion is to provide higher quality of life to individuals by maximizing their potential.

Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst providing ABA therapy for children and adults in home, clinic, and residential settings. Jennifer has over 20 years experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the non-profit sector. From providing direct supports to consultative services to directing a residential program, Jennifer always strives to meet the needs and goals of the individuals and families with whom she helps. Guiding growth and change through evidence based practices with a compassionate approach is at the core of her values. Behavior treatment should be highly individualized and Jennifer is all about wearing the hat that best fits her clients, be it calm and serious or silly and loud she’s here for it. When she’s putting on her home hat, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their two daughters. Jennifer loves camping, pretending that she knows how to cultivate a magnificent vegetable garden, and cheering the girls on at their various sports events!   

Christine holds a Masters of Science in Behavior Analysis and Therapy and has been board certified since 2004. Her experience includes providing behavioral assessment, consultation and in-home ABA support services to children, adolescents and adults on the Autism Spectrum, as well as additional comorbid behavioral, mental health and developmental diagnoses. She has extensive experience working in home with families to provide direct applied behavioral support services and family guidance, and consultative supports to individuals on the Autism spectrum of all ages and levels. She has assisted schools, residential agencies in supporting children and adolescents with significant trauma, mental health and behavioral needs, provided residential program consultation to assist with developing effective environmental modifications and behavioral modification systems, as well as assisted in consulting on transitioning children and adolescents from residential and foster care settings back to home environments.

Cate found the field of Behavior Analysis when she was in working on her undergraduate degree in Health Science with the hopes of being an OBGYN. She started working as a Registered Behavior Technician providing ABA services to clients under the direction of a BCBA. Upon getting her Bachelor’s degree, she decided that she wanted to continue in the ABA field and got her Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis with a specialization in Autism. Since graduating and becoming certified as a BCBA, Cate has done clinical and in-home ABA, collaborated with school districts on behavior programming for students, and was the Coordinator of Behavior Services at a Therapeutic Day School. Cate enjoys clients of all ages and abilities and currently works at Momentum as a BCBA for adults in residential settings. Her favorite part of the job is getting to know the clients she serves and creating individualized programming to meet their specific needs and learning styles. Outside of work, Cate likes to do crafts, bake, go shopping, and spend time with her husband and kids.

Courtney graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology in 2021 from Eastern Illinois University. Since the time of his graduation he has been working as an RBT. During his time at Eastern Illinois, he spent 3 years playing collegiate football. He said “I found out about the ABA field when having a conversation with one of my former teammates. He always mentioned how much he enjoyed his line of work and the individuals he was able to work with. Following that conversation I was able to work a Special Olympics event in which a few of his clients attended and had a great time. It was simply life changing.” Courtney is currently completing a master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis through Ball State University. Courtney said “while working in the ABA field the biggest lesson I have learned is that ABA is like going down a street, there are many ways to go about it but all forms are focused on one goal.” He enjoys spending time with his son, playing board/video games, and traveling.

Robert has 30+ years working with kids and adults with autism and developmental disabilities varying from clinical work to administrative roles. He is tasked with leading the Illinois team in providing top notch ABA services throughout the state. Robert says his goal is to help the people Momentum supports make meaningful changes and improve their quality of life. “Our clients and their families are often juggling a tremendous amount and that patience and compassion are essential elements to creating that relationship that is so valuable in working together to help them achieve as much as possible.” Robert’s hobbies include enjoying time with family – as well as cycling and trail running with his dogs.

Marybeth has been part of the ABA field for the past 11 years, working with every age range and a variety of different settings including therapeutic day schools, in-home, and group homes. She became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2016. She currently works at Momentum as a Behavior Analyst primarily with adults.  “I was inspired to be a Behavior Analyst because I wanted to help others and make a difference. What I like about my job is that I take data and observations, and turn them into real change in peoples’ lives. I hope to continue to improve in my role while forging meaningful and productive relationships with people in this community.”  Marybeth also enjoys traveling and doing fun activities with her family, especially if those activities are dog-friendly.

Kayla is a BCBA working with adults for Momentum. Before joining Momentum, Kayla worked as a supervisor for an ABA clinic for children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. She says she found ABA by accident while halfway through her coursework to become a special education teacher. “I volunteered at a clinic while in college and instantly fell in love with behavior analysis. I love working with individuals, family, and staff to help improve clients’ quality of life, and my favorite part of my job is getting to see our clients doing new things that they never thought they’d achieve! The most important lesson I have learned in this line of work is to always take the time to celebrate the small wins!”  In my free time she enjoys crafting and spending time with my family!

Rae graduated in 2008 from Aurora University in Aurora, IL with a Master’s in Social Work and started working at Bi-County Special Education Cooperative as a school social worker.  In 2017, she graduated from Arizona State University with her Master’s in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Rae says the best thing about my job is being able to see how the interventions we use help children grow and learn new skills. “As a BCBA, my goal is to improve the lives of children by helping them learn essential life skills,” Rae said. “The most important lesson I have learned from being a therapist is to focus on each client’s strengths and how I can help improve their lives.” She enjoys spending time with her children and grandchild, reading, spending time with friends, and shopping.

Edgar started started his career as a Direct Support Professional in 2017, then transitioned into his role as an RBT in 2021. He graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in psychology in 2022. Edgar is currently completing a master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology. “While working as a DSP, I became interested in the ABA based interventions being used to support the residents of the group homes I worked at. I was able to firsthand see the positive impact it had in these individual’s quality of life.  An opportunity came up where I was able to transition a RBT position and learn how to implement these interventions in a home and clinic setting,” Edgar said. “I enjoy when I see clients reach personal goals that in the past, they might have thought was unattainable.” He enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, watching the White Sox, and spending time with his Border Collie named Acadia.