Certifynd ABA

Autism From the Start

place Lenexa, KS 51-200 employees

star Founders

Dr. Michelle MacRorie

CEO and Founder

Pediatric Psychologist and entrepreneur who founded AFTS in June 2013 as the only ASD treatment provider in the Kansas City area offering diagnostic evaluations in homes.

groups Executive Team

Rachel Ferbezar

Chief Operations Officer, Behavior Analyst

Master's degree in ABA from Western Michigan University (2016). Specialized in Early Intervention and Organizational Behavior Management. Promoted to COO in October 2022.

Annie Martin

Shawnee Clinical Director, Behavior Analyst

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas (2018). Joined AFTS early 2020; promoted to Clinical Director September 2023.

Brynn Ekins

Lenexa Clinical Director, Behavior Analyst

Bachelor's from Brigham Young University (2017); Master's from Florida Institute of Technology (2021). Joined AFTS 2023; promoted to Clinical Director January 2025.

Jessica Bennett

Director of Outreach, Behavior Analyst

13 years of ABA experience. Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. Promoted to Director of Outreach January 2025.

Lauren Davis

Lenexa Director of Operations, Behavior Analyst

University of Kansas graduate in Behavior Sciences. BCBA since February 2021; promoted to Director of Operations.

Samantha Ingram

Olathe Director of Operations, Behavior Analyst

University of Kansas degree in Applied Behavioral Science (2011). Joined as behavior technician 2019; completed Master's 2021; promoted to Director 2024.

Morgan Gleason

Shawnee Director of Operations, Behavior Analyst

University of Kansas degree in Speech/Language with minor in Applied Behavioral Sciences. Master's from Arizona State (2021); BCBA certified October 2022.