“I was introduced to ABA through Dr. Laura Schreibman at UCSD and was struck by how the science can impact the lives of individuals with autism. My passion is working with caregivers and staff to create standout programs that make a difference for children and families.” 

 Michele is a clinical director for AST in San Diego and Imperial County. She joined AST in 2001, and she manages a team of supervisors and behavior interventionists providing services throughout the region. Michele received a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the University of Illinois and a master’s in applied behavior analysis from California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock. A San Diego native, Michele is on the board of directors for the Autism Society of America, San Diego Chapter. 

“I have had an extraordinary experience working in the field of ABA. I love my team and the amazing kids we have the opportunity to work with daily.” 

 Heather is AST’s clinical director for the San Diego area. She was introduced to the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. There, she was a research assistant in one of the doctoral student’s labs, took courses in ABA, and had the opportunity to apply these concepts by working as a line therapist with children diagnosed with autism. After moving to California, she got her master’s in applied behavior analysis at the Chicago School-LA. She began her career with AST as a behavior interventionist in 2008 and held a number of positions before becoming a clinical director. 

Dr. Sabrina Daneshvar oversees service delivery and clinical operations across several states at LEARN. An active member of the autism community, Dr. Daneshvar has presented at many state and national conferences, authored articles for peer-reviewed journals, and served as a guest grant reviewer for Autism Speaks and a guest reviewer for the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. With a Ph.D. in developmental psychology, she teaches graduate-level courses and is a board certified behavior analyst and licensed psychologist. Recently, Dr. Daneshvar was selected for Chief, a membership network that connects and supports female leaders.