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Our Executive Team

Paige Huff M.S., BCBA, LBA

Paige Huff M.S., BCBA, LBA

Founder & CEO

Paige Huff currently holds her certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (AZ License #: BEH-000633) and is working towards applying ABA in the business structure! She is working towards her OBM (Organizational Management Certificate) at FIT and enjoys using reinforcement in the work place to make all employees productive and happy! Paige believes the happier the employees the better services the kids will receive! If you don't find her working she is practicing yoga, playing the piano, or going on Adventures with her family!

Aketzali Balderrama-Hernandez M.S., BCBA, LBA

Aketzali Balderrama-Hernandez M.S., BCBA, LBA

Co-Owner & COO

Started May, 2018

Aketzali (Aket - which rhymes with pocket!) has her Master's Degree in Psychology and is certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (AZ License #: BEH-000664). She likes to combine the teamwork between the admin and the clinical world. You can find her sitting at her desk writing clear expectations for the company or out-and-about playing with the kiddos! While in an administrative position, she continues to love learning every day from little creative minds and works hard to make sure that all of her clients have the best chance at success. Some of her hobbies include: off-roading, camping, and binge watching shows.

Destiny Butler

Destiny Butler

Chief of Billing Operations

Started November, 2019

Destiny is responsible for creating, implementing and enforcing billing procedures/policies. As well as effectively obtaining client authorizations and handling all the billing needs at the clinic. Her favorite part about her job is helping to ensure the children are able to receive the services they need.

Tessa Di Maria

Tessa Di Maria

Chief of Employee Relations

Started June, 2020
Tessa enjoys working at Adventure ABA because everyone is kind and truly feels like a second family! Her favorite thing about ABA (and the entire special needs community in general) is that there is truly no other group of people in the world who will judge you less and goof around with you more! If she is not asking/answering questions at work, then you can find her binge-watching TV, playing the bass, or laughing with her husband and dogs!

Daxon Miller

Daxon Miller

Chief of Administration

Started August, 2021

Daxon keeps the west valley clinic running smooth by making sure schedules are set and providing support for any day-to-day issues. She is always ready to help someone wherever need it, no matter what. She was in hospitality for 10 years and has 4 years of management experience. When she is not working she is hanging out with her cats and family or is at the gym.

 

Our Clinical Team

Diamond Smith M.S., BCBA

Diamond Smith M.S., BCBA

Chief of Clinical Expansion Integrity

Started February, 2019
Diamond is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (AZ License #: BEH-000991). She loves helping to ensure that the West Valley clinic is a great place to be for therapists and clients to ensure they can make the most out of their time together. Her favorite thing about her job is building strong relationships with clients and being able to experience their progress with them and their families. When she isn’t at the clinic, you can find her off on an Adventure or cuddling with her pets at home.

Erin Slawter

Erin Slawter

Clinical Director - West Valley

Started: June 2020

Erin has completed her master's in psychology and currently has her BCBA (AZ License #: BEH-001115). Erin's favorite part about working at Adventure ABA is being able to see progress every day in each client's life and making an impact on them. In her free time, Erin enjoys running, doing yoga, or visiting Sedona.

 

Our Administration Team

Bryce Badaruddin

Bryce Badaruddin

Trainer - North Valley

Started March, 2021

Bryce got his B.S. in Psychology from ASU and comes from a heavy research background. He’s  loving being a trainer because he gets to be a big part of helping people learn, grow, and help the kids! Bryce also enjoys building relationships with the kids and seeing them develop. If he’s not at work, he’s probably volunteering for his church, playing soccer, or running!

Ashley Fredrick

Ashley Fredrick

Office Receptionist - West Valley

Started: Feburary 2022

Ashley has her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has always had a passion for teaching and making a difference in the lives of children. She taught preschool for seven years and loved being able to be a part of witnessing the growth of the children from such a young age. When she is not working, Ashley loves crafting, day trips, hanging out with friends, photography, and Target trips!

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