Shauna has worked with children diagnosed with Autism and their families since 2001. She graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (Major Psychology) in 2001. In 2006, she completed her Master of Education in Special Education with a concentration in Autism Developmental Disabilities from the University of British Columbia Vancouver and become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in 2009. She regularly attends conferences and workshops related to autism. She is on The Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).

250-801-0820
shauna@ocai.ca

Chelsey received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and  Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2007. She also completed coursework in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in inclusive settings and in Applied Behaviour Analysis from the University of British Columbia and the University of Colorado Denver. Chelsey received her Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Arizona State University in 2016. She began supporting children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in home and community settings in 2007 and has worked on numerous early intervention teams in the Okanagan. Chelsey continues to advance her knowledge of current developments in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders through regularly attending conferences and workshops. Chelsey is a Category A Behaviour Consultant on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).

250-864-8646
chelsey@ocai.ca

Heidi currently holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Concordia University (1995). Heidi has worked with children diagnosed with Autism and their families since 2011. She started in the field working as a Behaviour Interventionist 2011 and moved into her role as a Senior Behaviour Interventionist in 2015. She has experience working in home, school and a variety of community-based settings.

778-581-3883
heidi@ocai.ca

Crystal currently holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism), as well as her Early Childhood and Care Education Diploma from Capilano University. Crystal has worked with children with various diagnoses in homes, schools, and community-based settings since 2014. She is passionate about working closely with each child in her care, ensuring they receive focused and individualized support. She also prioritizes building relationships and staying connected with clients’ families and other professionals. Crystal continues to enhance her experience through collaborative mentorship with Shauna Wiebe.

778-688-0508
crystal@ocai.ca

Avry currently holds a Bachelor of Human Kinetics Degree with a minor in psychology from UBCO, as well as her Behavior Interventionist certification from Douglas Collage, and completed her practicum with OCAI. Avry has worked with children with various diagnoses in homes, schools, and community-based settings since 2018, starting with Kleos Open Learning Center as an educational assistant, and volunteering as a therapeutic riding assistant with Arion Therapeutic Riding School. She was accepted into the BI position with OCAI in 2021, and moved into a Senior Behavior Intervention position in the fall of 2023. She is passionate about working closely with each child, ensuring they receive focused and individualized support. Prioritizing children and families in her care and building lasting relationships are one of her passions.

Avry continues to enhance her experience and education through collaborative mentorship with Shauna Wiebe.

778-215-1807
avry@ocai.ca

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts (Major Human Services) from Athabasca University. She has been working with children diagnosed with Autism since 2014. She has experience working in home, school and a variety of community-based settings. Jennifer is passionate about working with children and their families to ensure that the individualized goals of families can be successfully achieved. She continues to expand her knowledge and experience in the field of early intervention through mentorship with Shauna Wiebe and attending conferences and workshops.

250-215-8146
jennifer@ocai.ca

Rachel earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia Okanagan in 2017 and returned to the Kootenays to work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Motivated by the shared successes with families and children, she completed her Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Arizona State University in 2019 and became a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in 2020. She continues to expand her knowledge and experience in the field of early intervention by attending conferences, reviewing the continually advancing research in ABA, and pursuing mentorship in new and exciting areas of learning and development. Rachel is on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) as a Category A Behaviour Consultant.

250-231-6749
rachel@ocai.ca

Pamela began her career as an Early Childhood Educator in 1999 after completing an Associate Degree in Arts at Okanagan University College in 1997 and then Early Childhood Education Certificate in 1999 from College of the Rockies. She is currently working to complete her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Thompson Rivers University while working as a Senior Behaviour Interventionist in Castlegar and Trail. Pamela has thrived working with children with extra support needs first in school and daycare settings and more recently has found her passion working with children on the autism spectrum as a behaviour interventionist since 2015. She regularly attends workshops in addition to her university courses and is currently receiving mentorship with Rachel Demeo, working towards her future goal to become a Behaviour Consultant.

250-608-2493
pamela@ocai.ca