MEET OUR
BEHAVIOR SQUAD
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Lacy Ingraham, MBA
CEO & Co-Founder, ABA Advantage
Lacy Ingraham co-founded ABA Advantage with a clear mission: build an ABA company where clinical integrity and operational excellence work together and not against each other.
With a background in business strategy and systems development, Lacy leads the administrative and operational side of ABA Advantage. She specializes in building scalable, ethical infrastructure that allows clinicians to focus on what matters most: meaningful client progress.
Her leadership centers around three core beliefs:
1) Families deserve to be seen as a whole and met where they are at.
2) Clinicians deserve support, training, and sustainable workloads.
3) Growth should never come at the expense of quality care.
Under her leadership, ABA Advantage has expanded beyond direct therapy to include caregiver education, professional training programs, and community events that empower families to lead with confidence.
She believes families should never feel alone navigating the support they deserve and that strong systems behind the scenes create stronger outcomes in the home.
Suhani Patel, BCBA
Clinical Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Suhani Patel brings the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to life with clarity, compassion, and precision.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Suhani oversees all clinical services at ABA Advantage. She is deeply committed to understanding the function (why) of a behavior and not just changing it. Her approach focuses on building independence, flexibility, and long-term skill development rather than short-term compliance.
Suhani is passionate about helping families understand why behaviors occur and how a focused intervention can reduce stress across environments at home, in school, and in the community.
Her clinical philosophy centers around Skill-building over symptom suppression Ethical, individualized treatment planning Collaborative care with other providers Families often describe her as calm, insightful, and empowering. She believes that behavior is communication and when we listen carefully, meaningful change becomes possible.
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OUR BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN TEAM (RBTs & BTs)
Yadhira has loved working with children for over eight years and is passionate about helping students reach their full potential. She is pursuing a Master’s degree on her path to becoming a school counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and was drawn to ABA because of the meaningful impact it has on children and families.
Yadhira loves helping children develop independence, emotional regulation skills, and confidence while building fun, meaningful connections. Her strengths include patience, creativity, and connecting with children through play and shared interests.
Outside of work, Yadhira enjoys discovering new restaurants, journaling, yoga, and engaging in arts, crafts, and outdoor activities with kids.
Her goal with every child:
"To believe in their abilities, feel confident, and know they are valued and supported."
Hailey joined ABA Advantage because she has always loved working with kids and finds it incredibly rewarding to help them learn new skills while supporting families along the way. She enjoys seeing progress in both the children and families she works with and finds meaning in creating a safe space for children to express challenging emotions or experiences.
One moment that reminded Hailey why this field matters was making children laugh or seeing them feel comfortable enough to open up about difficult emotions, showing the impact of her support.
Her strengths include patience, creativity, and empathy, which she uses to connect with children by turning learning into games and fun activities that make skill-building engaging and natural.
When she’s not working with clients, Hailey enjoys reading, playing video games, practicing yoga, and roleplaying or playing board and card games with kids. Something people might be surprised to know about her is that she is an only child. If Hailey weren’t working in ABA, her dream job would be a Clinical Psychologist or Investigator.
Her goal with every child she works with:
"To help them develop independence and confidence."
Nichole joined ABA Advantage to help individuals improve their daily lives and feel more comfortable in their own skin. She loves seeing her clients smile, celebrate their achievements, and experience success in tasks they once found difficult.
Her strengths include humor, patience, compassion, and building trust, which she uses to connect with kids through pretend play, funny voices, and engaging with their interests.Outside of work, Nichole enjoys beach volleyball, off-roading, and playing hockey. If Nichole weren’t working in ABA, her dream job would be a Therapist or Counselor.
Her goal with every child:
"To show them they are amazing and capable of anything they set their minds to."
Kaylee joined ABA Advantage after discovering her passion for working with children with autism while teaching adaptive water lessons for three years. Although she spent some time in nursing school, she realized her heart was truly in the ABA field and supporting children and their families.
One moment that reminded Kaylee why this field matters was when she taught a student how to blow bubbles in the water. That skill later helped the child’s speech therapist teach him how to spit—something he had previously been unable to do. Soon after, the child showed major progress in feeding, speech, and other areas, showing how small breakthroughs can lead to big changes.
Her coworkers describe her as patient, playful, and full of humor. Kaylee brings silliness, positivity, and a willingness to grow alongside each child she works with.
When she’s not working with clients, Kaylee loves going to concerts and DIY shows, which she considers her own way to recharge and regulate. With kids, she enjoys anything active—dancing, jumping, running around, and engaging in high-energy play that keeps them moving and having fun.
Her goal with every child she works with:
“To help them learn to trust in themselves.”
Jack joined ABA Advantage after discovering a fascination with psychology and realizing that every child’s brain learns differently. He has been working in the ABA field for 1–3 years and is passionate about supporting children and their families in achieving progress and confidence in their learning.
One moment that reminded Jack why this field matters was when he showed up to work and found that a child already knew their routine and even corrected him on his own mistakes. This moment highlighted the importance of his work and the unique learning journeys of each child.
Jack’s coworkers describe him as flexible, creative, and reliable. He brings stability, autonomy, and imagination to every session, connecting with each child through a unique shared item, such as a piece of clothing, jewelry, or toy.
When he’s not working with clients, Jack enjoys surfing, and he is currently in his third year of playing collegiate baseball. With kids, he loves teaching physical skills and activities, helping them move, explore, and gain confidence through hands-on learning.If he weren’t in ABA, Jack’s dream job would be a Surfing Instructor.
His goal with every child he works with:
"They are important, and they can achieve anything they choose to."
Julissa joined ABA Advantage because she is passionate about helping children and families build skills that improve their quality of life. She finds it incredibly meaningful to support children as they develop communication, behavior, and independence, while also helping families learn ways to support their child’s growth.
One moment that reminded Julissa why this field matters was realizing how many families are affected by autism and other developmental challenges. Understanding how much families rely on the right support and resources reinforced for her just how important this work is.
Her coworkers describe her as patient, attentive, and supportive, always taking the time to truly understand each child’s needs and create a calm, encouraging environment where they can learn and grow.
When she’s not working with clients, Julissa enjoys reading especially books about psychology, human behavior, and true crime. She also loves doing interactive activities with kids like games, drawing, and simple problem-solving activities that help them express themselves and build confidence.
Her goal with every child she works with:
“To help them realize they are capable of learning new things and building skills that help them communicate, grow, and succeed.”
