Our Team Bios

Yaz Aboul-Fetouh, BCBA

Chief Executive Officer

Hello, I'm Yasser, Yaz for short, a founder and BCBA here at Animate Behavior for over 10 years. Originally born in New Orleans, I have been in the Bay Area since 2013 and in the field of ABA since 2006. I have always valued and specialized in the Organizational Behavior Management applications of ABA as well as the rewarding and life changing Clinical applications that put our field on the map. I value my role at Animate Behavior in that it allows me to use that knowledge and experience to better both our client and staff lives.

Veronica Rivera, BCBA

Director Clinical Operations

Hi, I’m Veronica, a BCBA and Director of Clinical Operations at Animate Behavior! I have been in the field of ABA for 8 years and a supervisor at our center for the last 5 years. I earned my Master’s Degree in ABA in 2020 from FIT. I love being able to teach all skills from language to social skills and daily living skills. I believe it is important that we find what works best for each individual child and family.

Rudy Hernandez, BCBA

Senior Clinical Supervisor

Hello, I am Rudy, a BCBA here at Animate Behavior’s Early Learner Center! I have been in the field of ABA for over 10 years and a supervisor in home and at our center for 5 years. I earned my Bachelor’s from the University of Santa Barbara and my Master’s Degree in ABA in 2019. I love watching behavior change in an impactful and meaningful way for my clients and their caregivers.

Eric Shafarman

BCBA Consultant

Hello, I am Eric Shafarman, a BCBA Consultant at Animate Behavior! I have dedicated my career to helping individuals with special needs. Throughout my journey, I have experienced the profound rewards of teaching and learning, like witnessing someone’s first words, as well as the daily obstacles and challenges that come our way.

Katie Turner, BCBA

Senior Clinical Supervisor

Hi, I am Katie Turner, a BCBA here at Animate Behavior! I have been working at Animate for over 3 years in our center. I received my Master’s Degree in ABA from Arizona State University in 2019. I have worked with children 0-5 for the past 15 years and am passionate about supporting children learn at their own pace and provide individualized support that meets their unique needs.

Isabella Kolej

Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Hi, I am Isabella, Bell for short, an Assistant Clinical Supervisor for the In-Home region at Animate Behavior! I earned my Master’s Degree in ABA and Autism from Russell Sage College in 2023. I have been working in the field of ABA for 7 years, working in home, school, and center environments.

Lizeth Jacinto,

Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Hi, I am Liz, a mid-level provider at Animate Behavior’s Early Learner Center. I attended Arizona State University at which I received my Master’s Degree in Special Education—with an emphasis in ABA. I have worked in the ABA filed for 7 years, which has provided me with experience across school settings, in-home, and center-based ABA with early learners.

Kimberley Herrera-Chavez,

Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Hi, I'm Kim and I'm an Assistant Clinical Supervisor at Animate Behavior's Early Learner Center. I earned my masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) from National University and have been working in the field of ABA for almost 5 years. I'm passionate about helping children build confidence and independence through meaningful and fun learning experiences. I love celebrating every step of their progress, both big and small, as well as watching them grow into more confident and happy versions of themselves.

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