BehaviorSpan fue fundada por J. J. Tomash, BCBA-D, en Denver en 2015. Lo que comenzó como una pequeña empresa que proporcionaba terapia ABA a unos pocos clientes, ha crecido hasta convertirse en una S-Corp que cuenta con centros de intervención temprana de ABA que prestan servicio en Denver y Aurora.

A medida que nuestra empresa ha crecido, nuestro objetivo ha seguido siendo el mismo: proporcionar el Análisis de Conducta Aplicado (ABA) más eficaz posible para niños en el espectro del TEA. Nuestros centros son entornos alegres, divertidos, respetuosos, afectuosos y lúdicos.

Hemos creado cuidadosamente entornos para captar oportunidades de desarrollo para que los niños aprendan y crezcan, garantizando que las habilidades que adquieren les ayuden en todos los ámbitos de su vida: actuales y futuros. Esta es la base que nos permite proporcionar una terapia ABA altamente eficaz que puede abordar de la manera más eficiente las necesidades de los niños con autismo.

La herramienta más importante que tenemos es nuestro equipo. Nos encanta lo que hacemos. Respetamos y cuidamos a nuestros clientes, a sus familias y a los demás. Encontramos alegría en cada logro mientras trabajamos y jugamos junto a su hijo.

En la misma línea, BehaviorSpan está formado por un grupo diverso de personas de diferentes países, razas, creencias y religiones. Valoramos nuestra diversidad y eso nos hace fuertes. Nunca discriminaremos a ninguna persona por su raza, religión, orientación sexual, nacionalidad, género, sexo o creencias.

Valores fundamentales de BehaviorSpan

Excelencia

Estamos comprometidos a ofrecer una calidad y un rendimiento excepcionales que no tienen parangón.

Compasión

Nuestro equipo trata a todo el mundo con un respeto y una comprensión inquebrantables.

Diversión

Adoptamos la diversión en todo lo que hacemos, celebrando nuestros éxitos y a los demás a través de frecuentes eventos de empresa.

Innovación

Fomentamos la creatividad y la imaginación para desarrollar constantemente soluciones nuevas e inventivas.

Comunidad

Somos un equipo inclusivo y colaborativo, dedicado a trabajar juntos y a servir a nuestra comunidad.

Personal directo RBT

Nuestro equipo de atención directa de RBT es el componente central de nuestro programa. Trabajan diligentemente cada día para ayudar a nuestros clientes a aprender lo máximo posible.

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Equipo de liderazgo

J.J. Tomash

J.J. Tomash

Founder & CEO

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J.J. Tomash has dedicated nearly 20 years to the study of Applied Behavior Analysis. His journey began at Washington State University, where he pursued his undergraduate degree.

In 2007, he moved to the United Kingdom to pursue his Ph.D., studying under a leading authority in evidence-based Autism treatment. During his academic career, he published original research in respected journals and presented at international conferences. After completing his doctorate in 2012, he continued his research and education in India for two years before returning to the United States.

In 2013, he co-founded a center in Orlando dedicated to providing Behavior Therapy to children with Autism. Dr. Tomash obtained his BCBA-D in 2014 and founded BehaviorSpan in Colorado with a commitment to excellence in treatment.

Throughout his career, he has worked alongside esteemed professionals in ABA, shaping his approach and philosophy.

Nicole Da Lima Leitao

Nicole Da Lima Leitao

Founder & Clinical Director

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Nicole happened upon the world of behavior analysis while completing her Masters in Clinical Psychology in Swansea, Wales in 2011. Upon returning to her home country, India, she realized that she wanted to learn more about Applied Behavior Analysis and its application to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

In 2016, Nicole flew across the world and began her postgraduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in Orlando FL. Upon its completion, she moved to Denver, CO, and in 2016 co-founded BehaviorSpan (formerly known as BoulderAnalysts). Currently holding the position of Clinical Director, Nicole has gained extensive experience working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. She is well-versed in Early Intervention ABA Therapy and has worked extensively with many clients, from children to adults.

When she is away from the clinic, she enjoys rock climbing, camping and copious Cajun Seafood Boils. Nicole is always excited to learn and strives to improve the practice every day.

Meagan Duthie

Meagan Duthie

Operations Manager

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Meagan brings a strong background in healthcare leadership and organizational development to her role as Operations Manager at BehaviorSpan.

Meagan is a retired paramedic with years of experience leading teams, improving systems, and supporting growth of organizations. She is passionate about building efficient operations that empower teams to focus on what matters most, helping our clients thrive.

Outside of work, Meagan is all about faith, family, fitness. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She is a fitness and nutrition coach and loves helping others lead healthier lives.

Katrina Brunette-Rudd

Katrina Brunette-Rudd

Assistant Operations Manager

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Katrina Brunette-Rudd starting working with children and families right after high school. She began working for before and after school programs in her local district and along the way, found her love for teaching preschool. Katrina taught preschool for Jefferson County Public schools for 7 years.

While teaching in the public schools, Katrina saw the need and importance of early intervention. This is when she decided to transition into the ABA world and became a Registered Behavior Technician.

Katrina now helps support the daily operations for one of BehaviorSpan’s centers and guides families through the intake process to ensure children are receiving the resources they need.

In her free time, Katrina loves spending time with her family and dogs!

Henry Allen

Henry Allen

Denver Center Lead

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Henry has had a passion for working with children for as long as he can remember. He began his journey as an RBT in 2021 while completing his undergraduate studies. Shortly after, he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Human Development. After taking a break from ABA for a year, Henry moved to Denver in search of adventure.

He began working at BehaviorSpan in the fall of 2023 as an RBT. He has recently transitioned to the role of Center Lead at our Denver clinic. He loves working at BehaviorSpan because each day he faces new challenges and gets to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. He is currently applying to graduate school with the goal of pursuing a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology and has research interests in the use of ABA in sport training.

Outside of work, Henry enjoys staying active by hiking, working out, and playing basketball. He also likes going to concerts and writing.

Brennen Wright

Brennen Wright

Aurora Center Lead

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Brennen started his ABA journey after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in 2023 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. He moved to Denver and immediately began working as an RBT and found his calling. He started out at BehaviorSpan as an RBT and has moved up to center lead at the Aurora center. He loves working with kids and is happy to be able to have more of an impact in this new role to better the care each client receives. ‘ In the future, he plans to work towards achieving a master’s in ABA with thoughts of maybe being a BCBA one day. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, spending time with friends, going to shows, and thrifting.
Mikaela Anthony

Mikaela Anthony

BCBA

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Mikaela is a BCBA who received her BA in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Denver then pursued her Master’s degree in Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University in 2023. While earning her degrees she worked in neuropsychiatric care facilities, in-home care, and clinics working primarily with clients from the age of 2-11 years of age diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

She joined BehaviorSpan to continue her passion of Early Intervention and helping clients meet their overall goals! She loves getting to collaborate with the team and work with clients to find their unique strengths.

In her free time, she loves to golf, read, travel, and try the newest crafts from Pinterest.

Diana (Hyunha) Kim

Diana (Hyunha) Kim

BCBA

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I received a BA in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver. After I started working in ABA in home and clinic. Then decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Psychology with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University and graduated in 2023. While earning my degree I worked at a high-intensity behavior clinic/school and worked with clients from the age of 4-18 years of age diagnosed with ASD and other developmental disabilities.

I joined Behavior span cause I wanted to focus on early intervention and help them ensure better quality in their lives. In my free time I go to parks with my dog, travel and binge watch shows.

I also like hiking and camping.

Gabby Feliciano

Gabby Feliciano

BCBA

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Gabby earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. After graduation, she began working as a behavior technician and quickly realized she had found her calling. She later completed her master’s degree in Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston–Clear Lake. During her graduate program, Gabby gained diverse clinical experience in a school district, a high-intensity behavior clinic, and at Baylor College of Medicine’s Sleep Clinic, where she helped adults with Down syndrome learn to tolerate CPAP machines.

Gabby joined BehaviorSpan to pursue her passion for early intervention and to support families in building confidence in their daily lives. She values the collaborative and celebratory culture that BehaviorSpan fosters.

In her free time, Gabby enjoys reading, playing video games, watching reality TV, and spending time with her two dachshunds.

Jack Miller

Jack Miller

BCBA

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For 10 years, Jack has been dedicated to working with children on the autism spectrum. He began his career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), spending almost a decade providing direct, hands-on care in the clinic before becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He completed his masters at ASU in 2024.

During his masters program he worked at a high-intensity behavior clinic with children and adults with ASD and other developmental disabilities.

Jack is passionate about using evidence-based interventions to help children reach their goals, build confidence, and thrive in their daily lives. He hopes to continue to grow his clinical skills at BehaviorSpan.

In his free time he enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and spending time with family and friends.

Laura Wilhelm

Laura Wilhelm

BCBA

Myles Flaherty

Myles Flaherty

Behavior Consultant

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Myles began his career at BehaviorSpan in 2021 as an RBT, a Senior RBT from 2022-2023, then began working as a clinical coordinator for the company until 2026. He received his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver, and is now pursuing his Masters Degree in Special Education with a Concentration in ABA from the University of Colorado Denver (Go Links!). He is now working at BehaviorSpan as a Behavior Consultant, learning and developing his techniques to become a future BCBA.

Megan Johnson

Megan Johnson

Senior Technician

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Megan has her bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development and Psychology. She has been an RBT since 2021 and is originally from Northwest Arkansas, however, she has loved living in Colorado the past few years.

Megan enjoys bringing fun to ABA while helping kids develop skills to help them grow and thrive. In her free time she loves to draw, play table-top games, watch hockey (specifically the Avalanche!), and explore art museums.

Mariana Lack

Mariana Lack

Intake Coordinator

Julea Chappa

Julea Chappa

Community Liaison

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Julea is our Community Liaison. She received her BS in Business Administration with emphases in Economics and Computer Information Systems and a minor in Marketing from Colorado Christian University in 2023. Throughout her education and work experience, she developed a passion for building meaningful connections and serving others. For the past eight years, she has volunteered with foster children and provided respite care for a child with autism, inspiring her passion for supporting families in the autism community.

She joined BehaviorSpan to combine her background in business and marketing with her heart for helping others, especially disadvantaged youth. She enjoys connecting with families, building relationships within the community, and increasing awareness of the services and support BehaviorSpan provides.

In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, reading, and spending time with her puppy, Hershey.

Email: j.chappa@behaviorspan.com | Phone: (720) 206-9644

Jeramiah Coffey

Jeramiah Coffey

Software Developer

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Jeramiah Coffey is the Founding Software Engineer at BehaviorSpan. He earned his B.S. in Computer Science from Western Governors University in 2023 and quickly established himself as a versatile engineer passionate about impactful technology.

Since 2022, he has worked across healthcare, child welfare, and finance, designing products that solve complex challenges. His expertise in web development, JavaScript, databases, and AI enables him to build scalable, user-focused solutions.

At BehaviorSpan, Jeramiah blends technical innovation with a mission-driven approach, shaping the future of Autism treatment through technology. Inspired by his family, he is committed to using his skills to improve lives. Outside of work, he enjoys the outdoors and quality time with loved ones..

Brandon Gonzales

Brandon Gonzales

Acquire Product Specialist

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Brandon started his work with children in 2015 as a group leader, teaching children and teens the theory and practice of filmmaking through a summer film program for a local nonprofit organization. In 2017, he graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a BFA in Film & Television.

His ABA journey began in 2023, working as a behavior technician in early intervention.  Brandon started with BehaviorSpan in 2025, quickly transitioning into the role of Product Specialist in 2026 to learn and teach all things Acquire. He is excited to be a part of a pioneering team in the world of ABA Therapy.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, writing, playing video games, painting miniature figures, and playing tabletop roleplaying games.

Pegah Hamzehzadeh

Pegah Hamzehzadeh

Graphic & Digital Designer

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Pegah holds a Master’s degree specializing in Graphic & Digital Design from the University of Federico II in Italy. She has an academic background with a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, which helped her build a strong foundation in both creative and technical thinking. She lives in Italy and works in the field of graphic and digital design.

Pegah joined BehaviorSpan in June 2023 and works as a freelancer with the company. She started collaborating with the team on digital design and web-related tasks and continues to support ongoing projects related to website design, UI/UX, graphic design, website improvements, visual design, and digital content. She really enjoys working with the BehaviorSpan team for their professionalism and friendly collaboration.

In her free time, Pegah enjoys creative crafting, and exploring art and design. She loves watching series, and playing video games.

Ali Kazem Alilou

Ali Kazem Alilou

Graphic & Digital Designer

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Ali holds a Master’s degree in Graphic & Digital Design from the University of Federico II in Italy. His educational background also includes a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, giving him a strong mix of creative vision and architectural thinking. Based in Italy, he works as a graphic and digital designer with a focus on both visual identity and digital experiences.

Ali joined BehaviorSpan in June 2023 and works as a freelancer with the company. He is involved in a variety of digital and design projects, contributing to website design, UI/UX development, graphic materials, and overall visual improvements. He really enjoys working with the BehaviorSpan team and values the supportive, kind, and collaborative environment they create.

Ali enjoys creative activities, music, photography, and relaxing with movies and series.