Christina finished her undergraduate education in 2004 and her graduate training in 2007 at Western Michigan University, an institution well known for its distinguished contributions to behavioral psychology. She completed her Masters thesis under the esteemed Dr. Richard Malott, world-renowned for his research on autism.
Christina has spent over a decade practicing as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and gained extensive experience in diverse clinical settings. She serves as Adjunct Professor of Behavior Analysis at Oakland University. She presented at the ABAI conference in Paris, France in November 2017.
Her incredible passion for children and families affected by ASD and deep expertise of behavioral science has been embedded in Gateway’s philosophy for providing the highest level of care to its clients.
Sam attended Western Michigan University and graduated with a dual major in Psychology and Criminal Justice. To further pursue her passion for the science of behavior, Sam attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, graduating in 2012 with a Masters of Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. Throughout graduate school, Sam participated in practicum sites offering experiences with individuals of varying ages with developmental disabilities. She then began a career in Georgia working for a school district as a Behavioral Specialist and Special Education Supervisor for six years. Sam became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014, and has been with Gateway since July 2015. She is Vice President of Clinical Operations at Gateway.