Tamie
BCBA
Tamie began her career in developmental and intellectual disabilities over 30 years ago. She has served in roles such as independent living specialist, case manager, and educational advocate before pursuing her ABA certification in 2016. She believes the dignity of the individual and family involvement are key to successful behavior change. Tamie fell in love with the Fort Sill/Lawton community and the families and children she's been able to work with since 2019. In addition to visiting her three children who live out of state, she enjoys exploring wherever she is and following college football (she's a Mountaineer). Tamie thinks the most exciting thing about this job is the commitment of the staff and the excitement and involvement of our families.
D.D.
BCBA
D.D. is a Texas native but has lived around the country since childhood. She graduated with her master’s degree in clinical and counseling psychology in 2012. She then went on to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru for two years. Her Applied Behavior Analysis journey began in 2017, and she earned her BCBA in 2020. D.D.’s main focus in her clinical work is building socially significant skills that are important to her clients and their families. There is no greater joy for her than supporting the children to achieve outcomes that were once thought impossible. Her other passion is disseminating ABA practices through fieldwork training future BCBAs and BCaBAs. Outside of business hours, D.D. can be found on her yoga mat or in the movie theater.
Mallory
BCBA
Mallory began volunteering with various nonprofits serving a lifespan of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities her junior year of high school. In college, she later dove into volunteering with self-advocacy groups through Special Olympics and The Arc of Wichita County. She was first introduced to ABA in 2019 as a camp counselor at a summer camp for campers with Autism and ADHD. In 2021, she began her time in clinical ABA and fell in love with the hands on and specialized experience the field offers. She became certified in March 2025 as a BCBA. Mallory believes behavior is a form of communication and helping kids find their voice through various modalities is what makes it one of her favorite things. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, playing Catan and paddle boarding.
Sarah
BCBA
Sarah was born and raised in Tacoma, WA and came to the Lawton area in 2019. As a social worker, Sarah worked as a child welfare specialist. The mother of 4 children, she works hard to stay fit and enjoys running, swimming, hiking, biking, and everything Disney! Having a child on the autism spectrum has made Sarah more aware of the need for behavioral services and led her to Trinity Autism and Behavior Services. She has completed coursework and supervision and is now a BCBA! She is looking forward to growing the availability of ABA support in the Lawton area.
Nekelle
RBT
Nekelle has been an RBT with Trinity since January of 2023. She graduated from Cameron University with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently finishing her behavior analytic course sequence and supervision to become a BCBA. She will finish her coursework by December of 2025 and hopes to test by early 2026. When she’s not working with the learners of Trinity, you can find her on a field or court cheering on her children in their favorite sports. She has four kids of her own at ages 13, 9, 9, (twins) and 2. Her favorite pastime is reading books in her hammock and doing diamond paintings.
Louissa (Lou)
RBT
Lou became an RBT in 2021 while stationed in Hawaii with her husband. Prior to that, they were stationed in Lawton for three years, where she worked at a learning center with neurotypical children. It was there that she became inspired to pursue ABA. After being assigned a child diagnosed with autism, Lou realized she didn’t yet have the tools to properly support him. She had always known she wanted to work in early childhood education, but this experience helped her discover that ABA was truly her calling, and she now plans to pursue her BCaBA. Lou joined TABS after relocating back to Lawton and couldn’t be happier—she even plans to remain here after her husband retires. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, playing with their dog, reading, and cooking. Lou is affectionately southern, loud, a little awkward, and deeply passionate about her work and career path.
Allison
RBT
Allison entered the field after working as an early childhood educator for over seven years. She later became a special education paraprofessional, working primarily with nonverbal autistic children. She fell in love with the work and chose to expand her knowledge by becoming an RBT. Allison loves watching children learn and grow, as well as connecting with parents to share their child's progress. She is currently earning her bachelor’s degree in ABA and hopes to become a BCBA after graduating. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing at home and spending time with her kids and furry friends.
Tierra
RBT
Tierra grew up in the area and graduated from Elgin High School. Having an adult sister with autism, she was drawn to the field through her personal experiences. She enjoys working with children and feels most fulfilled when she sees their progress, especially as they develop new skills. Tierra hopes to become a BCBA in the future.
Brooke
RBT
Brooke has lived in Lawton all her life and graduated from Cameron in 2024 with a bachelors degree in psychology with a minor in educational studies. Brooke felt a calling to the field of autism treatment - it was something she’d always wanted to do. Her future goal is continuing in the field and to get her masters degree to become a BCBA. In her free time Brooke enjoys spending time with family and friends and going to church.
Elizabeth
RBT
Since becoming an RBT in 2022, Elizabeth has enjoyed working with a variety of clients! Their favorite part of being an RBT is building fun and meaningful connections with clients and getting to see them grow and improve every day. In their free time, they enjoy reading and listening to music.
Silas
RBT
After graduating from the Early Childhood Development program at EOC Tech in 2019, Silas immediately knew they wanted to work with children. They spent four years working at an Early Learning Center, where they discovered a passion for supporting children with special needs. Since completing their training and passing the exam to become an RBT in 2022, they have dedicated themself to improving the lives of every client they have the pleasure of working with.
Julianna
RBT
Julianna is from Virginia but moved to Lawton about 11 years ago. She graduated from Cameron University with her bachelors in Criminal Justice and psychology in May 2024. Julianna had an interest in ABA because people she’s close to in her life are autistic and she wanted to learn how to help communicate with and understand them more. Her future goal is to get her masters to become a BCBA. In her free time, Julianna enjoys spending time with her 3 dogs, family, and friends.
Laura
RBT
Laura has worked with kids in a public school setting for over 20 years. The majority of her experience has been working as a Special Education Paraprofessional. She is passionate about making a meaningful difference in individuals' lives which led her to obtain her RBT in 2024. She enjoys spending her free time with her family.
Maria
RBT
Maria has lived in Lawton her entire life. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science at Grand Canyon University. Her passion for working with individuals with special needs was inspired by her youngest brother, who was diagnosed with autism. Seeing the limited resources available to him compared to what she had, motivated her to dedicate her career to helping others in similar situations.
In her free time, she balances work and school and enjoying her time with her fiancé and spending time with their pets.
Korie
RBT
Korie enjoys reading, listening to music, admiring art and spending time outdoors with her wife and their dogs. Growing up in a big family sparked her lifelong passion for working with children. Korie says one of her greatest influences is her Oma, who consistently encouraged her to chase her dreams and helped shape the person she is today.
Macee
RBT
Macee has a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and was a second grade teacher for 1 year. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in ABA. She has 3 dogs and 1 baby boy on the way. She loves traveling to the beach and spending time with her family.
Annabelle
RBT
Annabelle recently moved to Lawton from Dallas Texas, where she worked as a Behavioral Health Care Consultant. She graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. During her time at Tulane, she served as the Director of Administration for her sorority, Delta Delta Delta. She's excited to continue growing in the behavioral health field, and will be starting her Master's in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Oklahoma in the Fall of 2026 (Boomer Sooner!). Outside of work, you can usually find her at a reformer pilates class or searching for the best all-you-can-eat sushi spot. Fun fact: she once held a restaurant record in Dallas for eating 72 pieces of sushi in one sitting!
Seriena
RBT
Seriena was born in Alaska but moved very often all over the United States. She's worked mainly in public schools before moving to the UK for two years. Moving back to the US, they started pursuing a career as an RBT. They love Pokémon and Sanrio (Specifically Keroppi)
Luke
RBT
Luke is a veteran of the Oklahoma National Guard, and a graduate of Cameron University. Luke started his career in psychology as an RBT while pursuing his undergraduate courses, and has since worked as a Psychological Research Associate, CARS counselor, and Memory Care Director. Luke loves animals and plants, and enjoys creating art and writing.
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