Congratulations, Jessica!

We would like to congratulate Jessica Vanderpoorten on her recent promotion to Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the Mariposa Autism Service Center! Specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis, Jessica will utilize her expertise to craft tailored treatment plans and behavioral interventions for clients. She also provides training for parents and staff, fostering collaboration with her colleagues along the way. 

Originally from San Pedro, CA, Jessica holds a degree from Arizona State University where she studied Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Jessica has been working with Aprendamos for the past 4.5 years and has worked to train incoming Registered Behavior Technicians and provide direct services to clients. When we asked Jessica what this promotion means to her, she said, “ I have family members close to me that were diagnosed with autism, and I hope to help families like mine grow and thrive. I hope to grow professionally and help to provide other RBTs within this field with the support to grow and pursue any goals they may have of advancing in this field, as well.”

Trisha Braecklein, Director of Autism Services for Mariposa Autism Service Center, said, “Jessica has shown remarkable growth, both professionally and personally, during her time as an apprentice with us. She has become a passionate advocate for our families and will undoubtedly enrich our BCBA team. We are immensely proud and thrilled as she transitions into this new role, and continues to make a meaningful difference!”

In her free time, Jessica can be found reading, playing video games, or listening to true crime podcasts. Please join us in congratulating Jessica!