About Us

Inspire Behavioral Services was founded on the belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive. What began as a small team with a big vision has grown into a trusted partner for schools and families. Delivering compassionate, evidence-based support to our children, we tailor our services to each individual. Our story is one of dedication, growth, and a deep commitment to making a meaningful difference—one child at a time.

Our Team

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Meet the heart of Inspire Behavioral Services—our dedicated, talented, and professional supervisors. With deep expertise and a shared passion for supporting children and staff, they lead our team with compassion, insight, and unwavering commitment to every child’s growth.

Tricia Longaker

My journey in the world of special needs education began at a young age. Growing up, my mother ran an in-home daycare, where I had the privilege of nurturing and defending a girl with developmental disabilities against exclusion and bullying. This experience ignited a passion within me that only grew stronger over the years.

Angie Wise

Angelica Wise is a Behaviorist with over 13 years of experience providing in-home, community-based, and school-based behavior services. Angelica grew up in the Los Angeles area before attending Amherst College in Massachusetts and earning her B.A. in Sociology.

Kryssia Canales

Kryssia Canales was born and raised in El Salvador and started her journey with individuals with disabilities after graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology from San Francisco State University back in 2019.

Madi Isberner

Madi began her journey in the field of behavior support in 2018, starting as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) providing in-home and in-school support for children and families.

Marysha Barney

Marysha has worked in the field of behavior analysis for over 15 years, serving Oregon and California in the school, home, community, and residential settings.

Melissa Auerbach

I’m Melissa, and my journey into the world of supporting individuals with special needs began when I was just seventeen years old.

Stacy Bowdish

My name is Stacy Bowdish. In 2009, I embarked on my journey in the special education field. It was at a non-public school's after-school program where I discovered my calling and fell in love with the uniqueness of each student I encountered.