The Team
Catherine Maldonado, BCBA
"As a Clinical Director, my deep belief in the power of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) comes from my personal journey. My older brother, who has autism, played a central role in shaping this belief. Watching him thrive with the support of ABA therapy and our family's love highlighted how ABA can truly change lives. This experience drives my work as a Clinical Director, where I'm not only committed to helping our clients reach their full potential but also to fostering a growth-focused atmosphere within our clinical team. My career mission is to guide individuals in realizing their unique potential through evidence-based ABA interventions."
Steven Jin, BCBA
After working with adults with autism and seeing the positive impact of ABA firsthand, I realized I could make an even bigger difference by working with children and their families. I've always been drawn to helping people, and ABA gives me a rewarding but challenging way to do just that. Every day brings new puzzles, and the feeling of helping a child make a break through is second to none. But the best part? The lessons are mutual—I learn as much from my clients as they learn from us. It's this cycle of growth and fulfillment that keeps me loving what I do.
Tina Tao, BCaBA
When I am not collecting and graphing data, I am enjoying my time in nature with family and friends. My name is Tina Tao. I am a BCaBa for the ABA Program. What sparked my interest in Applied Behavior Analysis is the evidence-based practice, and the positive change in socially significant behaviors.
Vivian Herrera , M. Ed.
Hello my name is Vivian Herrera. I am one of the ABA case managers. Every day I enjoy working my awesome clients and wonderful PBx team. When I am not working, I’ll most likely be at the beach or hiking with my goldendoodle.
Min Kim, MS
Hello, my name is Min Kim, and if you can't find me at the clinic or with my wonderful clients, chances are I am at a cafe reading a book or a poem.
Here is my favorite quote:
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” - Forest Witcraft
Lauren Gutierrez, MS
Here is Lauren’s bio: Hello, my name is Lauren Gutierrez and I am a Case Manager here at Positive Behavior Steps. I wanted to tell you about my wonderful journey into the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) world. It's been a remarkable journey so far, and I think it's a path that genuinely transforms our clients' and their loved ones' lives.
I chose the field of ABA because I have a strong desire to support people of all abilities in realizing their full potential. It's a field where the goal isn't merely to alter behavior but to empower people lead more fulfilling lives.
However, on my spare time I love eating at new restaurants and exploring new locations with my friends and family.
Jamie Gaitan, MS
Hello, my name is Jamie Gaitan, and I am a case manager here at PBS. My journey in this field started five years ago, when I took a respite caretaker position. I was assigned to an amazing client who would open my eyes to the world of ABA and how life changing it could be. Ever since then, I have dedicated my career to helping my clients and their families reach their personal goals. I take pride in helping people learn new skills that will help them be more independent, improve their relationships, improve their communication abilities, and decrease challenging behaviors. I always tell people that I didn't choose to work in ABA; it was a path that I was destined to take. In my spare time, when I’m not hanging out with my clients, I spend most of my days working out, reading, and going to the movies.
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” - Forest Witcraft