Certifynd ABA

The Developmental Advantage

place Charleston, WV 11-50 employees

star Founders

Cathy Jo Higgins, MA

Founder/Owner/CEO

20+ years of experience in developmental disabilities and early intervention; degrees in Communication Disorders and Early Childhood Special Education; named West Virginia Small Business Person of the Year (2025).

groups Executive Team

Cathy Jo Higgins, MA

Founder/Owner/CEO

20+ years of experience in developmental disabilities and early intervention; degrees in Communication Disorders and Early Childhood Special Education; named West Virginia Small Business Person of the Year (2025).

Ryan Raynes, MS, BCBA

Chief Operating Officer

Started as a Registered Behavior Technician in 2017, earned BCBA credential in 2026; chairs the West Virginia ABA Workforce Development Committee.