Our ABA Team

Aubrey Zagrabelny is a BCBA and Licensed Behavior Analyst. She received her Education Specialist in Mild/Moderate Disabilities teaching credential from Sonoma State University and earned her Master’s degree in Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.

Aubrey worked as an elementary Special Education teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. During that time, she became interested in learning evidence-based interventions such as ABA in order to meet the needs of her students with Autism.

After moving to New Orleans, she joined Brennan Behavior Group as a Line Technician, gaining experience in both the school and clinic settings while she worked towards becoming a BCBA.

Her primary areas of interest include early intervention and school-based ABA services.

Aubrey can be reached at azagrabelny@brennanbehavior.com or through calling 504-833-6730

Blake Battle is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the New Orleans Metro Area. He received his bachelor's degree in Biology from Loyola University New Orleans in 2017. After graduating, Blake worked as a behavior technician for 4.5 years. During that time, he pursued and graduated with his Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Blake has been a BCBA since 2021 and has most recently worked for St. Therese Academy in Metairie where he worked with students and teachers to improve behaviors within the classroom.

Blake has worked with kids from ages 2-18 in both clinical and school settings. He is passionate about working to individual client's strengths to make ABA a fun and beneficial experience for everyone involved. Blake will continue working in schools while with Brennan Behavior Group.

If you would like to reach Blake, He can be reached at: bbattle@brennanbehavior.com

Calah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the greater New Orleans area.
Calah received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2016. After graduation, she worked as a registered line technician (RLT) for six years where she was able to grow and gain experience in the field of ABA by working with ages ranging from 2-13 in the clinic, school, and home settings.

During her time as a RLT, her interest in advocating for children diagnosed with ASD grew, so she decided to further her education. She received her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Ball State University in 2021. While working towards her BCBA certification, she became one of the first BCBA Apprentices at Brennan Behavior Group. Within this role, she was able to conduct new hire and parent trainings, perform assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, supervise technicians, and maintain a client caseload while co-treating with a supervising BCBA.

Calah specializes in early intervention in areas including functional communication, social skills and school readiness.
She strives to provide a safe and exciting environment while implementing evidence-based behavior analytic interventions to ensure her clients and their families are receiving the highest quality of treatment and care.

Calah can be reached at cbolden@brennanbehavior.com

My name is Cynthia Ramirez and I have been a BCBA for about 8 years now! Working with children is my passion and I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of ages and abilities. I received my bachelors degree in Psychology from Loyola University and my masters in applied behavior analysis from Simmons College. I have lived and worked in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. I am happy to be back home as a native New Orleanian!

Cynthia can be reached at cramirez@brennanbehavior.com

Dr. Fassnacht received his Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of New Orleans in 2013. His research interests focused on identifying cognitive, behavioral, and emotional correlates to various subtypes of aggression.

After receiving his doctorate, he completed his postdoctoral fellowship at LSU Health

Sciences Center in New Orleans. He is a recent graduate of Clemson University's Applied Behavior Analysis Program.

Dr. Fassnacht is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis. In addition, he is a postdoctoral fellow in Applied Psychology and works under the direct supervision of Dr. Brennan, when providing psychological assessment services to children and adults for various cognitive, attentional, academic, and psychological disorders.

Dr. Fassnacht can be reached at gfassnacht@brennanbehavior.com

Jenna DeLatte is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the New Orleans area. Jenna received both her undergraduate degree and her Master’s degree from Louisiana State University in 2015 in Elementary Education. After graduation, she worked in the Jefferson Parish Public School System for four years as a second-grade teacher and three years as a certified Master Teacher for grades PreK-8. During this time, her passion for supporting students with special needs grew, and she began to pursue further education in this field. She obtained her degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2023 from Ball State University. Jenna worked as a behavior technician and apprentice at Brennan Behavior Group while working towards her BCBA certification where she delivered ABA services to various children in the clinic setting.

Jenna has a strong interest in early intervention, specifically in the areas of communication, social skills, and daily living skills. She strives to create an enjoyable atmosphere for all children while delivering impactful, evidence-based behavior analytic services, and always puts her clients’ needs first.

Jenna can be reached at jdelatte@brennanbehavior.com or (504) 833-6730.

Kameron Zandi is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a dedication to serving children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through evidence-based interventions. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Louisiana State University in 2018 and began his career at Brennan Behavior Group shortly thereafter.

At BBG, Kameron began as a psychometrician, administering psycho-educational assessments. Following this position, Kameron was introduced to applied behavior analysis (ABA) and subsequently transitioned into a technician role, gaining invaluable experience in the field in both clinical and school settings. In 2019, Kameron pursued graduate studies as a doctoral student at the University of New Orleans with aspirations of becoming a developmental psychologist.

During his tenure at the University of New Orleans, Kameron was heavily involved in UNO’s Autism, Brain, and Language Lab as a graduate researcher studying the neuropathology and etiology of ASD. Much of the research he conducted involved localizing areas of the brain related to language deficits in children and adolescents with ASD via a brain monitoring technique known as functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS) and studying the effects of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS). This concentration on the neural origins of ASD’s presentation and symptomatology reignited his commitment to serving the ASD population. This eventually led to a shift in focus, inspiring him to pursue board certification as a BCBA to implement evidence-based interventions.

He completed his master's degree in applied psychology at UNO in 2022 and afterwards underwent credentialing to seek BCBA certification and licensure through Clemson University's Center for Behavior Analysis, graduating from the program in 2024. With over 4.5 years of experience at Brennan Behavior Group, Kameron has held various roles that surround the field of applied behavior analysis such as a technician, staffing coordinator, staff trainer, and clinic coordinator.

Specializing in early intervention, Kameron is passionate about laying the developmental groundwork for his clients to thrive both in and outside of clinical settings. He basis his approach to ABA on the idea that every child’s clinical presentation is unique, so individualization of treatment is key to producing meaningful behavioral change. He also leads Brennan Behavior Group's Mission: Possible program, utilizing ABA principles to promote academic success for students struggling with attention deficits.

Kameron can be reached by email for inquiries for ABA services or Mission: Possible at kzandi@brennanbehavior.com

Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst on the Northshore. In 2021, Kamryn received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University. While earning her Bachelor’s degree, she was introduced to the field of ABA and gained experience as a RBT in the clinical setting. After graduating with her Bachelor’s degree, she moved back to the Northshore and pursued her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Ball State University. While earning her Master’s degree she worked as an Assistant Supervisor. She provided ABA services in the home, clinic, and school setting, and also assisted in creating and updating programs for clients on her caseload. In 2022, Kamryn graduated from Ball State University with her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in autism. She earned her BCBA certification in 2023.

Kamryn had worked with kids from the ages of 2-21 in the home, clinical, and school settings. Kamryn’s professional interests include collaborating with educators to implement ABA principles to help improve behaviors and overall academic performance. Early intervention is another one of her professional interests, including functional communication, adaptive and social skills. Kamryn will be providing school and clinic-based services across the Northshore.

Kamryn can be reached at kgarcia@brennanbehavior.com

Larissa is a BCBA and Licenced Behavior Analyst on the New Orleans area. In 2018 she received her bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Nicholls State University., After graduating, she worked as a behavior technician where she gained experience with addressing high intensity behavior clients. During her time as an RBT, she pursued her Master’s in Education with a concentration in High Incidence Disabilities.

Larissa has been a BCBA since 2021 and has worked closely with clients ages 3-22 in both clinical and school setting. She has a strong interest in helping her client develop safe self-management skills, communication, daily living and social skills as well as being a useful resource for parents, teachers and school staff to help not only adapt the environment to aid the client’s success, but also to shape their behavior in order to meet expectations. 

Larissa can be reached at lvalero@brennanbehavior.com

Miranda is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst serving the Greater New Orleans area. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of New Orleans in 2017 while working in a clinic as a registered line technician. Miranda received her BCaCA certification through the University of West Florida in 2019 while working towards her Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis and earning her BCBA certification in 2021. Miranda has worked in a variety of settings including school, home, community, and clinic. Miranda is dedicated to fostering positive behavior changes and enhancing communication skills, and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential. She has a passion for providing services to children in the school setting and building meaningful relationships with each client's team of caregivers. 

Miranda can be reached at mmclain@brennanbehavior.com

Patrick Dotson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the greater New Orleans area. In 2019, Patrick received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at the University of New Orleans. He earned his Master of Science degree in Psychology from Capella University, with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Patrick received his BCaBA certification in 2021 and earned his BCBA credentials in 2022. He received additional training in Assaultive Behavior Management while practicing as a Registered Behavior Technician in the school, home, and clinical setting.

Patrick specializes in early intervention with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. He takes pride in promoting inclusivity of the academic environment while utilizing behavior- analytic research to guide clinical recommendations for his clients’ needs and interests. He works passionately to identify and incorporate efficient, evidence-based practices in support of his client’s social, communication, and adaptive behavior skill development. Patrick is a member of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts.

If you would like to contact Patrick , he can be reached at: pdotson@brennanbehavior.com

San Jones is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She received her Bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and a graduate degree in School Psychology from Nicholls State University. While working for the developmental disabilities division of a local human service authority, she met countless families seeking applied behavior analysis services. She then decided to pursue ABA coursework at Florida Institute of Technology to become a BCBA. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in School Psychology at Tulane University.

San has experience working with families, schools, and children and seeks to reduce barriers to community and educational services. She uses a trauma-informed approach while partnering with families to foster communication, social-emotional, and academic growth in their children. In addition, she is passionate about using developmentally appropriate behavioral interventions in her practice with children. Additional areas of interest include communication and language development, school readiness, and special education consultation.

San can be reached at SJones@brennanbehavior.com

Sarah Deckwa is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst on the Northshore. In 2015, Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University. Soon after, she was introduced to the field of ABA and became a Registered Behavior Technician. While in the ABA field, Sarah worked as an RBT for over 4 years with children ranging from ages 2-18 in both the clinic and school settings.

In 2022, Sarah received her Graduate Certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst from the Florida Institute of Technology. Sarah’s professional interests include utilizing functional communication training and school-readiness. Sarah aims to provide beneficial and fun ABA services using the client’s strengths as well as to establish long-term relationships with her clients and their families. Sarah will be providing school-based services across the Northshore.

Sarah can be reached at sdeckwa@brennanbehavior.com

Shannon B. Robeaux is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the New Orleans area. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University in 2015. After graduation, Shannon worked as a registered line technician in clinical settings in both the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas. She went on to receive her Masterʼs of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2019. During this time, Shannon worked directly with her supervisors as a lead technician and gained experience in implementing parent training, client-based treatment plans, and various assessment methods. Shannon earned her license as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in May of 2023.

As a BCBA, Shannon has worked with adolescents from ages 2-7 in home, school, and clinical settings. She has a special interest in increasing her clientʼs social skills, functional communication, and school-readiness skills. Shannon strives to provide her clients, as well as their families, with the utmost support on how to incorporate ABA methods into their daily lives. As a clinician at Brennan Behavior Group, Shannon will be supervising clients in both the school and clinical settings.

Shannon can be reached at srobeaux@brennanbehavior.com

Symantha is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the greater New Orleans area. While earning her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of New Orleans Symantha worked in the Jefferson Parish Public School System where she gained experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the school setting in self-contained and inclusion classrooms. Symantha continued her education at University of New Orleans, earning her Master of Science in Applied Psychology and beginning her journey in ABA working as a Registered Line Technician. While earning a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University Symantha worked as an apprentice at Brennan Behavior Group, gaining experience in administering assessments, writing and implementing treatment plans, and managing a caseload. 

Symantha has extensive experience with children ages 2-13 in both the school and clinic setting, her areas of interest include early intervention, school readiness, and support in the classroom. Symantha uses evidence based practices and child lead teaching to create enjoyable learning environments for clients of all ages.

Symantha can be reached at:
sweaver@brennanbehavior.com

Victoria Kapesis is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the greater New Orleans area. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology from Louisiana State University in May 2016. After beginning her career as a Line Technician in 2018, she quickly discovered her passion for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and set her sights on advancing in the field. In May 2020, she graduated from Ball State University with a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis, specializing in Autism. Victoria became Board Certified in August 2020 and obtained her license shortly after.

Since completing her graduate studies, Victoria has provided services to children with autism, ages 2-16, in various settings including home, school, and clinical environments. Identifying each child’s strengths to build on and weaknesses to improve on is what drives her work. Victoria is excited to continue advancing in her career, furthering her knowledge, and providing high-quality early intervention services. She strongly believes that when you love what you do and the people you work with, you’ll never work a day in your life.

Victoria can be reached at vkapesis@brennanbehavior.com