Meet Our Team

My name is Alex Martinez I'm a Behavior Therapist and have been in the field of ABA since WBS was first founded. My educational background is in law, I have an Associates Degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Bellevue College. I've been in the law and medical field for over 10 years now. Every workplace has given me a level of contentment and pride but for the first time I truly feel I found my place in the field of ABA. To be of service to families in need and to be there for the kids brings me the most happiness and joy and above all fulfillment. I see the progress every day, we really are making a difference here at WBS.

After years in hospitality management, I was looking for a change. I wanted to join a field that would allow me to make an impact. I have found this in ABA. Our clients amaze me daily as they develop new skills and make new friends.  What I love most about ABA is the consistent positive reinforcement. Everyone at WBS models the philosophy that “there is always something to praise”. This translates into a positive work environment for our team and our clients. There is nothing quite like the smiles and laughter throughout the WBS clinic. I am so grateful that I spend my days with our kids reading Dr. Seuss and building marble mazes. 

I attended Newport High School in the city of Bellevue/Factoria, Go Knights! As of right now I am working at WBS and I don't plan on going anywhere for a long time, GO WBS! Possibly down the road I may aim towards pursuing college but for right now my focus is on expanding my knowledge and experience in ABA. In all honesty I wasn't initially looking at ABA work even with my strong passion for autism awareness just like my aunt who is a para educator for Renton School District. She kept telling me I should get into the field because I'd be great. In my family I have cousins who are on the spectrum, one in particular whom I am very close with and think of as a brother. Additionally family/kids have always been such a big part of my life, that's what happens when you've got a big family, seriously there's at least a hundred or so just on one side of my family. Family is and always will be my biggest factor in my life, which is why WBS is such a special place, at WBS it's not just a job with coworkers and supervisors, it's a home with family.

Hey everyone! My name is Harley Newman and I am one of the behavior therapists at WBS! I graduated at PLU in the fall of 2023 majoring in Psychology. Currently I am volunteering at a grief support group for children at the Mary Bridges Children Hospital in Tacoma. On my spare time I enjoy walking my two dogs, Eli and Koby while finding a cool walking trail with family and friends. 

I have had the lucky opportunity to have worked with atypical and typical children for 5 years ranging from the role as an after school and summer camp counselor to Montessori preschool teacher, as well as a private child care provider. Working within this field has been such a a rewarding experience as I have been able to be apart of the journey entailing growth and progression specific to each child. Being able to see a positive impact and it’s long term affects is one of the many things that I love about ABA.

Hello, my name is Jasmine Lasick, I’m a BT here at WBS! I started working in ABA back in 2019 and since then I’ve gain the experience of working with individuals from the ages of 3-16 in clinic, home, and school settings! 

I fell in love with my job immediately when I first started. I still remember the first child I had the opportunity to work with. This child was nonverbal and had no experience with picture exchange communication system (PECS), American Sign Language, or used an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device and I’ve never worked with a child who was nonverbal before. I knew then that this child truly was going teach me so much with different ways of how to communicate and to understand different learning styles. I’m a firm believer in trial and error, try something, doesn’t work out, then let’s collaborate and do a new approach, we try, and try, again and again until it clicks. I truly hold myself to a high standard when it comes to my work ethics. Each child and each family I get to work with deserves a BT that understands that for progress to happen then that means you have to take the time and dedication to understand their child’s learning style first, what may work for one child may not work for another. Each child deserves to feel understood and every family I work with deserves that dedication! 

I graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor's degree in sociology. Before dipping my toes into this fascinating field of ABA, I was only exposed to the traditional medicine path (i.e., pharmacy, CNA, MA, and ED medical scribing) for the past 5-6 years until the day that I happened to stumble upon the ABA field. Since then, I have been happily working as a Behavior Tech for approximately 3 years and counting. I am very passionate about working in the ABA field and strongly believe that I can make a positive difference in the clients' lives as well as improving their quality of life.

Hello! My name is Kate and I am a BT here at WBS. I graduated from University of Portland in 2019 with a major in Psychology and minors in Spanish and Sociology. I have been as a BT for about 4 years now. Working in the field of ABA has been so rewarding for me, being able to work with a wide range of kiddos and seeing their progress each day. I plan on getting my master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. In my spare time you can find me at the gym, watching soccer, or spending time with family.

I’m Kelly, a Behavioral Tech and a practicum student here at WBS! A little about me is that I graduated from the University of a Washington Seattle with a major in sociology and a minor is disability studies! I am currently (still) at the University of Washington working to receive my Masters of Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis! I’m excited to continue my education here at WBS and continue to provide quality care to all the learners that step into our clinic!

Hello, my name is Laura Tokhvre and I am a Behavior Therapist at WBS. I graduated at UWT in the summer of 2018 and majored in Psychology. After graduation I started my journey with ABA and it has been an amazing and rewarding journey. The best part of this field is being a part of the growth and new skills every client accomplishes. There is no better feeling than seeing families face light up after they develop a new skill, whether big or small. 

I went to University of Washington, and graduated with a Psychology degree. During then, I also worked in food service, but moved to work as a Behavior Therapist. Helping people with my own hands was something I've always wanted to be able to do. I decided to join WBS in order to reach my goals. Being a BT can be nerve-wracking since there's children involved, but it's also deeply satisfying and it's wonderful seeing them learning and improving life skills. 

Hello! My name is Thao and I'm a BT here at WBS! I majored in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Washington. After graduating college, my cousin introduced me to ABA and it's been a very rewarding job. The best part about this field is seeing the kiddos smiles everyday and the new skills they accomplish. In the future, I plan on going back to school for my Masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis.