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About Ashley Mestre, M.S., BCBA

Ashley Mestre, MS, BCBA, is the Founder and Director of Mestre Behavior Development, LLC. She earned her M.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Behavior Analysis from Florida International University in 2008 and has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder since 2000. Ashley specializes in early intervention and the clinical supervision of Verbal Behavior–based ABA programs, with a focus on communication development, adaptive skills, and reducing maladaptive behaviors. She also provides parent training, professional consultation, feeding intervention support, and toilet-training programs. Expertise: ABA Therapy, Early Intervention, Autism Support, Verbal Behavior, Parent Training
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Geraldine Palencia, RBT

Geraldine Palencia, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I am a Registered Behavior Technician with a year of experience working with children of various ages. I have provided behavioral support in home-based settings and have experience working in pre-school environments. I am committed to implementing evidence-based practices to support skill development and promote meaningful progress. My goal is to foster a positive and structured learning environment tailored to each client’s unique needs.

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Anavictoria Flores-Torres, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Anavictoria, a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). I am passionate and committed to providing high quality care in helping children learn, communicate, and grow.

Karla Sacerio

Karla Sacerio, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I decided to become a Registered Behavior Technician because growing up in a multigenerational household and caring for my aunt, who has cerebral palsy, shaped my understanding of patience, empathy, and respectful support for individuals with special needs. Living alongside her taught me the importance of balancing care with empowerment, encouraging independence while honoring individual preferences and dignity. These experiences helped me develop strong communication

skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to support others through understanding rather than fear or punishment. I am passionate about using these strengths to help children feel heard, supported, and empowered while working collaboratively with their families and my BCBA.

Isayah Soriano

Isayah Soriano, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Isayah Soriano, and I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with a strong passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. I am committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based behavioral support tailored to each client’s unique needs. The most meaningful part of my work is seeing the progress clients make over time watching them grow, gain confidence, and improve their daily lives is what drives me every day. I take pride in creating a positive and supportive environment where meaningful change can happen.

Aliza Urbina

Aliza Urbina, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I’m Aliza Urbina, a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), passionate about supporting individuals through evidence-based behavioral interventions. I’m dedicated to helping clients learn and grow, focusing on social, communication, daily living, and motor skills to improve their quality of life.

Tiffany Aviles

Tiffany Aviles, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I’m Tiffany Aviles a Registered Behavior Technician with a passion for helping individuals grow, learn, and reach their full potential. I’ve been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for over a year supporting kids with autism and other developmental differences. I am committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for all clients.

Lauren Ortiz Aguilera

Lauren Ortiz-Aguilera, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Lauren, I’ve been working as a Registered Behavior Technician for the past two years. I’m passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their milestones, one small step at a time. I love celebrating each bit of progress and creating a warm, encouraging environment for every child.

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Kandas Morsoletto Ferrufino, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Kandas, and I am a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician. I am deeply committed to empowering individuals through the implementation of evidence-based ABA strategies. Witnessing clients develop essential daily living and communication skills brings me immense professional satisfaction. I believe in the inherent potential of every individual, and I am driven by the opportunity to facilitate their journey towards greater independence and a more fulfilling life.

Jenny Rodriguez

Jeanny Rodriguez, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Jeanny Rodriguez, and I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with a little over two years of hands-on experience working with children and adolescents through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). During this time, I have had the privilege of helping my clients grow, communicate more effectively, build independence, and develop the confidence they need to navigate their world. I truly love being an RBT. What inspires me the most is seeing the small, meaningful moments of progress—whether it’s a

new word, a calm breath during a tough moment, or a smile after accomplishing a goal. Being part of these victories fills my heart and reminds me why I chose this career. Working closely with families and watching my clients flourish is one of the most rewarding parts of my life. I am also currently studying to become a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), as I am committed to continuing my growth in the field. My goal is to keep expanding my knowledge so I can offer even stronger, more compassionate, and more effective support to the children and families I serve. Every day, I feel grateful for the opportunity to make a positive difference, and I look forward to continuing this journey with dedication, empathy, and love.

Celina Burgos

Celina Pereira Burgos, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Celina, and I’ve been working as a Registered Behavior Technician for over a year. What I love most about this field is helping children with autism grow, communicate, and thrive. I’m passionate about creating supportive, encouraging environments and using evidence-based practices to make a meaningful impact. As I continue my journey toward becoming a BCBA, I’m excited to keep learning, growing, and making a difference one step at a time.

Sofia Santiesteban

Andrea Nieto-Salgado, M.A., RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Sofía Santiesteban, and I am a Registered Behavior Technician who genuinely enjoys working with children and supporting their growth. In my role, I help build communication, social, and daily living skills while following behavior plans under the supervision of a BCBA. I value being patient, compassionate, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. I am about to graduate from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology on the Applied Behavior Analysis track, and I am motivated to continue growing and learning within the field.

Andrea Nieto-Salgado

Andrea Nieto-Salgado, M.A., RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Andrea Nieto-Salgado, and I have been working for Mestre Behavior for the past three years. I graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The thing I love most about being a Behavior Technician is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives by supporting their growth, independence, and everyday successes. I enjoy building strong relationships with clients and families and seeing progress over time

through consistency, compassion, and evidence-based interventions. I returned to school and earned my master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University.

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Isabel Rodriguez, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I am Liset Arencibia, a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with three years of experience. As a mother of two, I bring patience, empathy, and real-life understanding to every session. I take great satisfaction in seeing my clients achieve their goals and become more independent.

Jennifer Acevedo

Jennifer, Acevedo, M.A, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Jennifer Acevedo, and I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with over three years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals build essential life skills and improve their overall quality of life through evidence-based practices. I am dedicated to creating a supportive, engaging0, and individualized learning environment for each client. By collaborating closely with families and I strive to ensure meaningful and

lasting progress. Witnessing my client’s growth and development is incredibly rewarding and fuels my commitment to this field. Currently, I am pursuing my studies to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and look forward to continuing my career in Applied Behavior Analysis for many years to come.

Isabel Rodriguez

Isabel Rodriguez, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I’m Isabel, a Registered Behavior Technician with 4 years of experience. I’m passionate about helping clients grow and improve their quality of life. I’m dedicated to creating a supportive, engaging environment where meaningful progress can happen.

Sash Nicole Dixon

Sash-Nicole Dixon, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I’m Sash-Nicole, a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), with 5 years of experience in working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities. I am dedicated to advocating for my clients to ensure their rights are respected, their needs are met, and they receive effective, ethical therapy. I am passionate about the work I do with my clients, and I find their progress to be very rewarding. I have worked with families in homes, schools, and center settings. When I am not working, I love to spend time with my son and friends.

Catherine Gonzalez

Catherine Gonzalez, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Catherine or Cat as my clients prefer to call me. I have over 5 years of experience working in homes, centers and schools providing compassionate, individualized and evidence-based interventions to help my clients improve their quality of life. My greatest joy as an RBT comes from seeing clients grow, gain confidence and reach milestones each session — their achievements feel like mine as well. I look forward to continuing my career as an RBT and helping as many families as I can.

Jessica Recano

Jessica Recano, M.A, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I’m Jessica Recano. I’m a Behavior Technician with over five years of experience working with individuals to help them reach their goals through evidence-based practices. I recently earned my Master’s in Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology, and I’m passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people I work with every day. I’m all about building meaningful connections, celebrating the small wins, and using science- backed strategies to make a big impact—one behavior at a time. When I’m not working, you can usually find me spending time with my family or exploring new places.

Jessica Velasco

Jessica Velasco RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Jessica, and I am a Registered Behavior Technician with 6 years of experience. I have worked across home, school, and clinic settings. I love helping clients build independence and functional communication skills. Seeing their progress is the most rewarding part of my work. When I’m not working, I enjoy game nights with friends and peaceful time at home.

Ashley Garcia

Ashley Garcia, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

With 5 years of dedicated experience as a Registered Behavior Technician, I have had the privilege of working with families in various settings, including homes, schools, and centers. My approach focuses on creating a positive and supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of each client. I am passionate about promoting growth and development through evidence-based practices. Outside of my professional endeavors, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether it’s

riding ATVs, boating, or simply enjoying quality moments with my family. I believe that a balanced life enhances my ability to serve my clients effectively.

Leda Vanegas

Leda Vanegas, M.S, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

I’m a Registered Behavior Technician with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, ranging from 18 months to 18 years old. I hold a master’s degree in psychology with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring and training new staff—something I truly value and enjoy. My greatest passion is providing high-quality care and meaningful support to the families I work with, always striving to make a positive and lasting impact.

Michelle Cano

Michelle Cano, M.A., BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Michelle is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Florida International University (FIU) in 2016. She then received her master’s in applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University (BSU) in 2020. Michelle specializes in utilizing a variety of evidence-based ABA interventions to address the unique needs of each child under her care. This includes techniques such as discrete trial training (DTT), naturalistic teaching strategies, and functional communication

training (FCT). By tailoring treatment plans to each child’s specific strengths and challenges, Michelle aims to maximize progress and promote meaningful outcomes. Michelle’s journey in this field has been driven by a genuine desire to help the children she works with reach their full potential. Through compassionate understanding and collaboration with families, Michelle strives to create supportive environments where children can thrive and achieve meaningful progress. Michelle is committed to staying current with the latest research and advancements in the field of ABA by regularly attending continuing education seminars (CEU’s). She has earned her CPR certification through the American Heart Associations’ Heart-Saver First Aid Program.

Ashley Mestre

Ashley Mestre, M.S., BCBA

Director & Founder

Ashley Mestre, MS, BCBA, is the Founder and Director of Mestre Behavior Development, LLC. She earned her Master of Science degree in Psychology with a specialization in Behavior Analysis from Florida International University in 2008. Ashley began her professional work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2000 and has since accumulated extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of developmental and behavioral needs, as well as neurotypical

children exhibiting behavioral challenges. Ashley specializes in early intervention and is highly skilled in the design, implementation, and clinical supervision of Verbal Behavior–based programs. Her clinical focus includes increasing functional language and communication, appropriate play skills, self-help and adaptive skills, and social development, while effectively reducing maladaptive behaviors. In addition to direct clinical services, Ashley provides individualized parent training within the home and offers consultation services to agencies and fellow professionals. She has successfully implemented feeding intervention programs for children with restricted food repertoires and has supported numerous families through the toilet-training process. Ashley remains committed to professional growth and clinical excellence by regularly participating in continuing education, workshops, and trainings to stay current with emerging research and best practices in Applied Behavior Analysis.

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