Our Team

FTF brings together doctoral-level behavior analysts, researchers, and practitioners trained in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment. Every consultant on our team has done this work in the field.

10 doctoral degrees on staff

100+ peer-reviewed publications

10 countries represented

Core Team

Dr. Hanley has been applying the principles of learning to improve socially important behaviors of children and adults with and without disabilities for over 35 years.

Gregory Hanley Ph.D., BCBA-D Founder / CEO Read more

Dr. Ruppel's work focuses on the practical functional assessment and skill-based treatment of problem behavior, as well as preventing the development of severe problem behavior in young children with autism.

Kelsey Ruppel Ph.D., BCBA-D Chief Clinical Officer / Executive Director Read more

Alex began working with children and adults with and without disabilities in 2012.

Alexandra Beckwith M.Ed., BCBA Lead Consultant / Director of Education and Credentialing Read more

Dr. Egan is a Lead Consultant and Director of Public School Projects at FTF Behavioral Consulting, where she specializes in training educators to support students with severe problem behavior in public and specialized school settings.

Claire Egan Ph.D., BCBA Lead Consultant / Director of School Projects Read more

Dr. Fiani is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her research has focused on PFA-SBT, social-communication skills, and behavioral phenotypes.

Theresa Fiani Ph.D., BCBA-D Lead Consultant / Director of Research and Technology Read more

Dr. Gover is a doctoral-level Licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Holly Gover Ph.D., BCBA-D Lead Consultant / Director of Client Relations Read more

Dithu is a Licensed, Doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has been providing ABA services, conducting research, and teaching for over 15 years.

Adithyan Rajaraman Ph.D., BCBA-D Lead Trainer / Associate Director of Client Relations Read more

Shannon began her career in social services and public administration.

Shannon Richards B.A., Psychology Director of Digital Content and Business Operations Read more

Shana is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA/BCBA) supporting organizations and families as a Lead Consultant.

Shana Rodriguez M.A., BCBA Lead Consultant / Director of Business Development Read more

Brooke leads media production at FTF and keeps the operation running behind the scenes.

Brooke Teves B.S., Communications Media Director of Media Production & Executive Support Read more

Colleen is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience providing both direct and supervisory services across a wide range of ages and settings.

Colleen Whitaker M.Ed., BCBA Associate Director of Credentialing Read more

Consultants

Ron has worked as a BCBA for both public schools and private companies and has served as an Adjunct Instructor for the University of Dayton and Capital University.

Ron DeMuesy M.Ed., BCBA, COBA Lead Consultant Read more

Tina Gunn is a Lead Consultant at FTF Behavioral Consulting and a District Behavior Analyst who works in the Burnaby School District, British Columbia, Canada.

Tina Gunn M.Ed., BCBA Lead Consultant Read more

Dr. Heyman is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) supporting families and teams as an associate consultant.

Celia Heyman Ph.D., BCBA-D Lead Consultant Read more

Catherine is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA/BCBA) supporting clients and teams as an Associate Consultant.

Catherine Jessel MS, BCBA Lead Consultant Read more

Beth has been teaching individuals with and without disabilities since 2010.

Elizabeth Schoolmaster MA, BCBA Lead Consultant Read more

Conrad uses the principles and research of applied behavior analysis to produce meaningful changes in the lives of children and their families.

Conrad Leung N.ADS, BCBA Lead Consultant Read more

Dr. Vanderzell is a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed behavior analyst in New York State, currently serving as Vice President of Behavior Analysis at Upstate Cerebral Palsy.

Mara Vanderzell Ph.D., BCBA-D Lead Consultant Read more

International Fellows