Maria has been serving individuals with varying exceptionalities and their families since 2003. She is the founder and executive director of SBG. As a small business owner, Maria is dedicated to maintaining a work-life balance and a high quality of life for her team and the clients they serve. Maria is a board member of APBA and serves on several CASP committees, including as the co-moderator of the Ethics SIG. Maria previously served as the Bay Area Regional Leader for the CalABA Public Policy Committee. She presents professionally at the state and national levels and has provided pro bono training to local parent organizations. Maria taught at the graduate level at the University of West Florida, Santa Clara University, and Endicott College. Maria holds a BS degree in Sociology and Communications, magna cum laude from Santa Clara University, and a Master of Public Health degree from the Bloomberg School at Johns Hopkins University. She is currently obtaining her doctorate in ABA at Endicott College. In her free time, Maria enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with their dogs.

George earned his BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University in 2016 (the same year he joined the SBG team!) and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Endicott College. Before joining SBG, he worked with children as a tutor in school settings, which prompted his interest in special education and autism. George provides 1:1 and group behavior intervention services in home, school, and community settings, as well as via telehealth. He is currently obtaining his M.S. and working toward BCBA certification. In his spare time, George enjoys longboarding, playing video games, and spending time with his family.

Kevin has been working with individuals with special needs and their families at SBG since 2014. Kevin graduated from Santa Clara University with a BS in Psychology and Public Health Science, with a minor in Biology. He went on to receive his MA in Counseling Psychology from SCU and is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing psychotherapy services with SBG. He manages the SBG internship program, which allows college students to gain hands-on experience in ABA while earning course credits. In addition to his duties at SBG, Kevin works as a trauma-certified therapist specializing in working with youths in crisis and the LGBTQ+ community. He has experience working with various mental health needs through his experience serving as a crisis counselor with Alum Rock Counseling Center's Youth Crisis Hotline for Santa Clara County. In addition, Kevin previously worked with Planned Parenthood’s Trans Care clinic, providing ongoing care as well as letters of support for medically necessary gender-affirming care. In his free time, Kevin loves to travel, visit amusement parks, play video games, and spend time with his cat, Piper, and dog, Ollie.

Katelyn (Katie) earned her B.A. in Sociology from Saint Mary's College of California and is planning to earn her M.A. She has been working with special needs children since 2013. She has been a member of the Big Brother's Big Sister's program in Santa Cruz county for 5 years where she provided support in public and private settings to a special needs child. Katie taught Math and English in 2014 to various schools in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Katie has been with the team for 5 years and currently provides 1:1 and group services in schools, homes, and the community, facilitates social skills groups, and assists in the training of new BIs and interns.

Mariah graduated from CSUMB in 2018 with her B.S. in Business Administration. She plans to pursue her Master's degree in Counseling to become an LMFT. In her free time, Mariah enjoys hiking, traveling, and anything that sparks adrenaline.

Dr. Bill Roth, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA is a dedicated clinician, teacher/professor, and professional mentor practicing in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for over 35 years. He has dedicated his life and focused his career on applying the science of ABA to help make meaningful and impactful differences in the lives of children and adults diagnosed with autism and developmental disabilities. He will tell you it has been his honor to work with the dedicated staff, families, and administrators wherever called upon (in-home, schools, group homes, etc.) throughout his career. Dr. Roth received a BA in Psychology (ABA Program Emphasis) from California State Sacramento in 1988, an MA In Special Education (Multiple Subject Teaching Credential w/ LH/SH Specialties) from the University of the Pacific in 1990, and both an MA in Human Development and Family Life (1996) and PhD in Developmental and Child Psychology (APA Track - 2001) from the University of Kansas. He has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2003 and is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the states of Connecticut and Hawai’i.

Serena has been working as a registered behavior technician since 2022. Before this, she worked as an EMT. She then began attending Southern New Hampshire University, studying psychology and child development. While studying at SNHU, Serena worked at Disneyland, where she worked with and met people from around the world. Serena is passionate about her work in the ABA field. She enjoys seeing her positive impact on those around her and helping them find the best in themselves. Serena is also passionate about learning about others, educating herself on social justice topics, and spending time finding more ways to give back to her community and those in need. In her free time, she enjoys beading, reading, and weightlifting.

Melissa (Missy) has volunteered and worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities since 2011. Prior to joining the SBG team, she worked as a direct support professional in residential settings. She is a buddy in her local Little League Challenger program. Missy is currently pursuing her AA at Gavilan College and plans to join the Speech-Language Pathology program at San Jose State University. Her goal is to continue to work with children with intellectual disabilities while working toward SLP license. In her free time, Missy enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Alexandra has spent her summers volunteering with children and adults with adaptive needs since 2012. She began her career in ABA in 2016 as a behavior interventionist, became a registered behavior technician (RBT) in 2017, and a BCBA in 2021. Alexandra obtained her BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a focus in Special Education at San Jose State University and her MA in Applied Behavior Analysis at Ball State University. In the future she hopes to return to school to obtain her doctorate in applied behavior analysis. Alexandra and her mother created an inclusive folklorico dance group for children and adults with and without adaptive needs in 2015, to modify the traditional dances of Mexico and share them with the community. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, playing board games, and film photography.

Ann graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology from Cal State University Northridge in 2014 and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Ann began her career in ABA working as a therapist in 2015 and became a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in 2018. Prior to becoming certified as a BCBA in 2024, Ann supervised and managed ABA programs for over 5 years. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, going on hikes, and playing disc golf with her partner.

Frank, a California native hailing from Northbay, discovered his passion for working with children during high school, where he embarked on his first journey to aid developing minds in their quest for understanding. The thrill of being a harbinger of positive change inspired him to pursue a degree in psychology when he later relocated to Southbay for college. Witnessing the profound growth of individuals and knowing he played a role in their developmental journey became particularly satisfying for Frank. Since 2019, he has been dedicated to his role as a registered behavior technician, contributing to the well-being and progress of those he serves. Beyond his professional endeavors, Frank finds joy in the invigorating activity of cycling. His curiosity about diverse cultures around the world has evolved into a passion for linguistics. As a gustatory aficionado with culinary skills to match, Frank embraces the rich tapestry of flavors that the world has to offer.

Vanessa graduated from CSUEB in 2020 with a BA in Psychology and has been working in the ABA profession since 2019. Prior to joining SBG, Vanessa held a leadership position, facilitated social groups and group sessions, and facilitated training for new hires in her previous position. Vanessa has worked with individuals in clinic, home, community, and school settings. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys dancing, playing games, and reading novels.

Jenny graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and previously worked as an Oracle programmer at Brown University. Jenny started doing medical billing work in 2022. Jenny enjoys caring for stray cats, cooking, and traveling in her spare time.