Shauna has worked with children diagnosed with Autism and their families since 2001. She graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (Major Psychology) in 2001. In 2006, she completed her Master of Education in Special Education with a concentration in Autism Developmental Disabilities from the University of British Columbia Vancouver and become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in 2009. She regularly attends conferences and workshops related to autism. She is on The Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).

250-801-0820
shauna@ocai.ca

Chelsey received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and  Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2007. She also completed coursework in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in inclusive settings and in Applied Behaviour Analysis from the University of British Columbia and the University of Colorado Denver. Chelsey received her Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Arizona State University in 2016. She began supporting children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in home and community settings in 2007 and has worked on numerous early intervention teams in the Okanagan. Chelsey continues to advance her knowledge of current developments in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders through regularly attending conferences and workshops. Chelsey is a Category A Behaviour Consultant on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).

250-864-8646
chelsey@ocai.ca

Heidi currently holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Concordia University (1995). Heidi has worked with children diagnosed with Autism and their families since 2011. She started in the field working as a Behaviour Interventionist 2011 and moved into her role as a Senior Behaviour Interventionist in 2015. She has experience working in home, school and a variety of community-based settings.

778-581-3883
heidi@ocai.ca

Melissa currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Northern British Columbia (2012) and has a background in behavioural research studying post traumatic stress disorder. She has been working with children diagnosed with Autism since 2013. She has experience working in home, school and a variety of community-based settings. Melissa continues to enhance her educational experience through a collaborative mentorship program with Shauna Wiebe.

250-575-6106
melissa@ocai.ca

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts (Major Human Services) from Athabasca University. She has been working with children diagnosed with Autism since 2014. She has experience working in home, school and a variety of community-based settings. Jennifer is passionate about working with children and their families to ensure that the individualized goals of families can be successfully achieved. She continues to expand her knowledge and experience in the field of early intervention through mentorship with Shauna Wiebe and attending conferences and workshops.

250-215-8146
jennifer@ocai.ca

Crystal currently holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism), as well as her Early Childhood and Care Education Diploma from Capilano University. Crystal has worked with children with various diagnoses in homes, schools, and community-based settings since 2014. She is passionate about working closely with each child in her care, ensuring they receive focused and individualized support. She also prioritizes building relationships and staying connected with clients’ families and other professionals. Crystal continues to enhance her experience through collaborative mentorship with Shauna Wiebe.

778-688-0508
crystal@ocai.ca

Carey began working in the field of early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) in 1995 in Calgary Alberta as an interventionist, and found her passion. She completed her B.A. in Speech Sciences with additional coursework in special education and educational psychology in 2007 from the University of British Columbia. She then earned her Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) from Arizona State University in 2017. Carey remains current in her knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders and applied behavior analysis through regularly attending workshops and conferences, and reviewing the latest research. Carey is pleased to be working with an organization that embraces contemporary ABA, working collaboratively with families and children to build capacity.

250-505-9080
carey@ocai.ca

Rachel earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia Okanagan in 2017 and returned to the Kootenays to work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Motivated by the shared successes with families and children, she completed her Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Arizona State University in 2019 and became a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in 2020. She continues to expand her knowledge and experience in the field of early intervention by attending conferences, reviewing the continually advancing research in ABA, and pursuing mentorship in new and exciting areas of learning and development. Rachel is on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) as a Category A Behaviour Consultant.

250-231-6749
rachel@ocai.ca

Pamela began her career as an Early Childhood Educator in 1999 after completing an Associate Degree in Arts at Okanagan University College in 1997 and then Early Childhood Education Certificate in 1999 from College of the Rockies. She is currently working to complete her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Thompson Rivers University while working as a Senior Behaviour Interventionist in Castlegar and Trail. Pamela has thrived working with children with extra support needs first in school and daycare settings and more recently has found her passion working with children on the autism spectrum as a behaviour interventionist since 2015. She regularly attends workshops in addition to her university courses and is currently receiving mentorship with Rachel Demeo, working towards her future goal to become a Behaviour Consultant.

250-608-2493
pamela@ocai.ca