Our Team

Locally owned and led by Board Certified Behavior Analysts, our multidisciplinary team brings together clinical expertise, compassion, and real-world problem-solving.

Founders

The people who built Strides

Hannah SchmidtM.S., BCBA, LBA

Founder | Executive Clinical Director

Hannah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a master’s degree in Psychology and a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. Throughout her career, she has worked across clinic, home, school, foster care, and child welfare settings, supporting individuals with a wide range of behavioral and developmental needs. At the heart of Hannah’s work is compassion — she believes meaningful care begins with making individuals and families feel genuinely seen, supported, and valued.

Elsie HerringM.S., BCBA, LBA

Founder | Executive Operations Director

Elsie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a master’s degree in Psychology and a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her background spans hospice advocacy, behavioral healthcare, and intensive ABA services across home, clinic, and community settings. Elsie is driven by innovation and clinical excellence, overseeing organizational strategy and leading Strides’ clinical development and research initiatives with a strong focus on mentoring the next generation of clinicians.

Partners

Collaborating across disciplines

Adam Huillet

Developmental Pediatrician

Jessica Taverniti

PsyD, BCBA

Clinical Partner

Behind every service at Strides is a team of clinicians, technicians, consultants, mentors, coordinators, and support staff committed to showing up for individuals and families every single day.

We believe exceptional care is built by exceptional people — people who lead with compassion, curiosity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to progress.

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