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Staff Bios
Meet our Team
Casey Barron has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2015 and has
been a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst since February of 2020. During her ABA career, she has
worked in clinical, home, and academic settings. Casey completed her undergraduate education
at the University of Utah in 2016, then earned her master’s degree from Arizona State
University in 2019. Since practicing as a BCBA, she has developed a special interest in
compassionate care practices and reducing challenging interfering behavior. Casey is certified in
Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill Based Treatment (SBT) for treating severe
problem behavior. She loves connecting with families and working together to create
meaningful changes in the lives of the kids she works with. When she isn’t working, Casey
enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.
been a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst since February of 2020. During her ABA career, she has
worked in clinical, home, and academic settings. Casey completed her undergraduate education
at the University of Utah in 2016, then earned her master’s degree from Arizona State
University in 2019. Since practicing as a BCBA, she has developed a special interest in
compassionate care practices and reducing challenging interfering behavior. Casey is certified in
Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill Based Treatment (SBT) for treating severe
problem behavior. She loves connecting with families and working together to create
meaningful changes in the lives of the kids she works with. When she isn’t working, Casey
enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Kelsi has always had a passion for working with individuals with special needs. During high school, she initiated her school's Special Olympics Unified Sports chapter, dedicating her time to volunteer both inside and outside the classroom. After earning her Bachelor's degree from BYU, Kelsi pursued her master's degree in ABA at UVU. In July of 2023, she achieved her goal of becoming a BCBA. Kelsi loves assisting her clients and their families, focusing on enhancing their quality of life through skills taught in ABA. She is passionate about meeting clients at their level and adapting learning to best suit their individual needs. In her free time, Kelsi enjoys mountain biking, exploring new places through travel, eating at new restaurants, and playing soccer.
Jessie received her Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification in February 2017 and joined the ABI team in June of 2023. She received her Bachelor of Special Education from Utah State University, and taught Special Education kindergarten for 5 years prior to getting her Masters of Special Education with Applied Behavior Analysis coursework. She has 17 years of Early Intervention experience working in clinical, school, and home settings. When she is not working, Jessie enjoys spending time with her two little children, adventuring to as many parks as possible.
Amy lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and their 2 boys. She is a BCBA who loves helping children and their families achieve meaningful outcomes. Amy also loves a good audiobook, nachos, and going on adventures with her family.
Fadumo has been involved in the field of ABA since 2016 working as an early intervention behavior therapist. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology and received her master’s of education in behavior analysis from the University of Utah. She has been a BCBA since December of 2021. Best part of the job for Fadumo is getting to know all her client’s unique personalities and being part of their progress and growth. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, learning about health and wellness, drawing and reading.
Katie has been part of the ABI team since September of 2020. As a BCaBA, Katie has experience working with children aged 1-13 with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Katie celebrates all the little successes on the way towards bigger achievements. When Katie isn't working, she loves spending time with her family, playing games, and listening to audiobooks.
Gentrey grew up with a brother on the spectrum and always knew she wanted to work with individuals with special needs. Her brother received services from ABI and he still has great memories of the people he worked with which is what initially made Gentrey want to join the ABI team as an RBT in 2018. She has been with ABI ever since. Gentrey got a degree in Special Education from BYU then continued her education at UVU where she completed her masters degree in ABA becoming a BCBA in 2023. She loves helping kids access the world around them through communication, whether that is using PECS, a communication device, or vocal communication. She is passionate about working with families to help achieve the goals they have for their loved ones. Gentrey loves reading, watching live theater, and baking.
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