Tara T. Haney
Chief Executive Officer
More than 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare, government, consulting, and mission-driven organizations.
Executive Team
Tanisha Woods
Senior Director of Clinical Services
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with extensive ABA background. Holds Master's in Forensics with psychology focus and teaches graduate courses at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Jane Morton, PhD, BCBA-D
Director of Research and Design
Licensed psychologist and doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Trained at Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta; specializes in assessment and treatment of language development and problem behaviors.
Jordan Barbay, CCC-SLP
Director of Speech-Language Therapy Services
Holds Louisiana Speech-Language Pathology License and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency; specializes in early intervention and autism spectrum disorders.
Mallory Jackson, LOTR, MOT
Director of Occupational Therapy Services
MOT from LSU; assumed director role in January 2023; certified in Yoda Teacher Training.
Nicole Stockstill, CCC-A
Director of Audiology
Clinical audiologist practicing since 1998 with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and Louisiana audiology license.
Ashley McDermott
Executive Director, The Emerge Foundation
Jonai' Maddrick
Executive Director/Principal, The Emerge School