Hello, I'm Kristin!
As an experienced behavioral professional, I am committed to helping individuals and families achieve meaningful progress through evidence-based practices and personalized support. As co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Summit Behavioral Support, I am proud to provide Northern Nevada’s rural communities with services that meet people where they are, both locally and in life. My work is grounded in a deep understanding of behavior, with advanced experience in functional behavior assessment that extends beyond standard clinical application. I approach every situation with empathy and a focus on discovering what truly works for each person.
My Story
Raised in South Lake Tahoe, CA, I have always felt a deep connection to the Sierra Nevada region. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, where I was first introduced to ABA during an internship providing in-home therapy. These experiences sparked my passion for understanding behavior and improving lives through evidence-based interventions. I continued my training with a master’s degree in Psychology (ABA emphasis) from California State University, Sacramento, gaining hands-on experience supervising social skills programs, coordinating summer camps for children with disabilities, and providing in-home behavioral services. I earned my doctoral degree from Utah State University in Disabilities Disciplines with a specialization in ABA, focusing on functional behavior assessment, computer-based training, and translational research to increase self-control in young children. I also developed expertise in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), including PBIS and RtI, collaborating with educators and administrators to design systems that foster student success. Today, through Summit Behavioral Support, I work alongside families, educators, and providers to deliver compassionate, personalized ABA services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.
Certification & License
2017 - Present
Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral (BCBA-D)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Cert.# 1-17-27743
2022 - Present
Licensed Behavior Analyst
State of Nevada
Lic.# LBA0615
Education & Training
2017-2024
PhD in Disabilities Disciplines,
Specializing in ABA
Utah State University
As a doctoral student, I conducted research on effective teaching practices and increasing self-control. I also taught behaviorally-oriented classes both at USU and at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) while I completed my dissertation. My clinical work emphasized systems-level behavior change, Implementation Science, and school-based multi-tiered supports such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. This work broadened my understanding of ABA assessment, training, and scalable methodologies.
2013-2017
Master of Arts in Psychology, Emphasis in ABA
California State University, Sacramento
At CSUS, I developed research expertise in behavioral treatments for pediatric feeding disorders and effective training practices. I completed my fieldwork experience for my board certification as the Clinical Supervisor of a group-based naturalistic ABA program on the university campus. I also proudly served as president of the CSUS ABA student club as well as the student representative of the California State ABA professional organization (CalABA).
1999-2003
Bachelor of Science in Psychology,
Emphasis in Psychobiology
University of California, Davis
As an undergraduate at UC Davis, I studied psychology. This experience fostered curiosity in the research process and an interest in gaining real-world experience by completing internships in various human service fields. It was through these internship experiences that I was first introduced to the field of ABA, serving as an in-home behaivor therapist.