While working for a small therapy company in Washington, DC Julia discovered an untapped interest in working with children with Autism. Witnessing the results of robust research-based therapies like ABA motivated Julia to pursue a career in the field and in 2013 she went on to earn her M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education, from The George Washington University. In 2014, Julia became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has over 10 years of experience working with children with Autism, Developmental Delays, and related Speech and Language Disorders across settings – schools, homes and the community.

Applied Behavior Analysis continues to guide and inform Julia’s commitment to providing comprehensive, research-based therapy programs to children with ASD. At Lindegard Therapy, Julia focuses on helping children who have behavioral difficulties, learn to be more independent through becoming toilet trained, eating a larger variety of foods and sleeping through the night.

In her spare time, Julia enjoys spending time with her 2 Labradors – Gunner & Lady Bird exploring the Pacific NW!

While pursuing a degree an undergraduate degree in psychology, Sierra knew she wanted to use her education to work with children, so she aligned her coursework heavily with child development. When she took a course that introduced her to Applied Behavior Analysis, she was hooked! She graduated in 2020 from The University of Oregon and became a Behavior Interventionist later that year. Sierra joined Lindegard in early 2021 and currently serves children in the Eugene area. In early 2022, Sierra was accepted into Pepperdine’s Psychology Graduate school program.

In her down time, Sierra enjoys being a plant mom, taking care of her pet fish, playing guitar, journaling and doing yoga.

Chris graduated from the University of Oregon in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and as a professional disc golf athlete. When he wasn’t touring and competing during the summers, Chris worked at Oregon State University and the U of O teaching disc golf and ultimate frisbee. Chris discovered his passion for teaching children when he started working at the local YMCA. Through his work as a summer camp counselor, after school care program director, and educational assistant, Chris has supported children in over half the schools in the 4J school district. Chris is excited to continue supporting children and their families at Lindegard Therapy. 

In his spare time, Chris enjoys working out, listening to music, and hiking with his dogs Bear and Moose. 

Nathaniel worked in violence prevention through his 4 years at University of Oregon. There he found out he loved working with people on how to communicate and express their feelings. Nathaniel was always focused on working with peers his age but was always told he would do amazing working with kids. After graduating from UO he decided to bring his high energy personality to work at Lindegard when suggested by a friend! In the future Nathaniel looks forward to working in community health through the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone. 

In his free time, Nate can be found at the dog park with his dog Jake or at any coffee shop getting a refill 🙂

While working as a coach for a children’s dance team in high school, Mallory found a love for working with children. Mallory is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences from Oregon State University. After taking courses in child development and children and youth with disabilities, Mallory was excited at the opportunity to work in an ABA setting with Lindegard Therapy.

In her spare time, Mallory enjoys antiquing, traveling, and quiet nights in with her cat Mr. Man.

Since interning at a hospital at the age of 17, Nina knew she wanted to help people. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2021, Nina began working in the human service and education fields; she then pivoted into ABA after learning about Lindegard Therapy.

When she’s not working, Nina writes and does photography.

Katy has always felt passionate about working with young children. Growing up in Tacoma, Washington she gained experience working and volunteering with elementary school children both in the school and home setting. Katy moved to Eugene in 2018 and lives with her partner and their fur babies. While pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Oregon, Katy discovered the behavior technician position at Lindegard and instantly felt at home. Katy hopes to continue working with young children, either in the field of ABA or as a mental health counselor. 

In her free time, you can find Katy with her plants (maybe buying more), making coffee, or relaxing with her cat Murphy.

Emily received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Oregon in 2022. She worked in research labs specializing in cognitive neuroscience and behavior. Emily knew that once she graduated, she wanted to not only expand her knowledge base in human behavior, but to work with individuals on a personal level as well. She found that ABA therapy was perfect for that! Emily is excited to continue to expand her understanding of the field working here at Lindegard.

In her free time, Emily enjoys reading, playing the viola, and spending time with her two cats, Milk and LaLa.

Lauren has always had a passion for healthcare and helping others. She has worked in a variety of settings and has worked with children with autism mostly in classrooms. Lauren graduated from Portland State University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in pre-clinical health studies. She is excited to further apply her knowledge to the field of ABA at Lindegard!

Outside of work, she likes spending time with friends and family, traveling, biking and hiking with her boxer pups, Drake and Layla.

Since working as the program director for a youth summer camp throughout high school, Erin has had a passion for working with people. While in college, Erin worked with individuals with advanced dementia and teenagers aging out of the foster care system. After taking a class on children and youth with disabilities, she knew she had found the type of work she wanted to do. Erin graduated from Oregon State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences. She moved to Eugene to pursue a career in Applied Behavior Analysis shortly after. Erin plans to continue her education in graduate school.

In her free time, Erin enjoys exercising, drawing, kayaking, and visiting her family on the Oregon Coast. 

Monica’s joy of teaching began at a young age. As a teenager, Monica often visited family in Japan and taught informal English classes to the neighborhood children. This experience sparked her passion for teaching. In 2015, Monica earned her bachelor’s in Psychology and Japanese. After working as an educational assistant and counselor for at-risk youth, she decided to continue her education and earned her Master’s in Teaching in 2016. For the past 5 years, Monica worked as a classroom teacher teaching 2nd grade. She is excited for this opportunity to learn more about ABA therapy and tie in her background in psychology and passion for teaching as an RBAI. 

In her free time, Monica enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with her dogs, FaceTiming her sisters, and doing yoga.