Allison joined Paramount in 2023. She previously worked as an X-Ray Technician as well as other jobs in the medical field for 25 years. She is married with 3 children. Allison loves to get her family together to spend time outdoors in her free time. She chose Paramount because she has a passion for helping others, especially children.
Jessica Schaefer
Jessica is currently working towards a degree in elementary education. She previously worked in childcare at the YMCA before coming to Paramount in 2023. Jessica loves writing, exercising, learning, netflix, and spending time with her family and 2 cats. She recently taken upon Skiing too! When the weather is nice, Jessica plays tennis which is her favorite sport.
Emilee Ayala
Emilee joined the Paramount team in 2023 because she loves helping people learn skills, they use every day. She has her masters in ABA and worked as a Behavior Technician for 2 years working with ages from 2-8. Emilee is married with 2 kids ages 3 and 4. In her free time, she loves to read, play with her kids, shop, and go for walks.
Alliah Bryan
Alliah has worked as a Behavior Technician for a little over a year in the Bay City, Auburn, and Midland areas. She decided to join the Paramount team in 2023 because she loves playing and interacting with her clients as well as watching them grow and master out of programs. Growing up, she volunteered for the Special Olympics. Doing this brought her so much joy and realized this is the field she wants to be in. Outside of work, Alliah is a cheer coach who loves spending time with her family.
Julia Tacey
Before joining Paramount, Julia worked for a different ABA Center and grew a huge love for the career. Julia loves helping people, especially little ones, needing the extra help to understand the world. She has a son named Levi and is expecting a little girl in March 2023. In her free time, she loves spending time with my family and enjoying a nice cozy movie with them. Julia also enjoys spending time outside with her family.
Emily Thiel
Emily joined Paramount in 2022 and has a B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She will be pursuing her M.A. in Forensic Psychology in January 2023. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends on Higgins Lake. Emily also loves to spend time with her dog, Marley.
Travis Indlekofer
Travis joined Paramount in 2022 and is currently in the process of obtaining his degree in Sports Managment. He has experience working with kids through coaching and sport camps. In his free time, he enjoys working out and hanging out with his friends. Travis was attracted to this field because he has always had this need to want to help kids.
Christina Warby
Christina joined Paramount in 2022 and is currently working on her Associates Degree in Accounting, youth services. In the past, she worked at a nursing home for almost 7 years. Christina has been married to the love of her life for 21 years! They have a 19-year-old and a 16-year-old. In her free time, she likes to make crafts with her Cricut Machine and diamond paintings with her daughter. Christina is a huge fan of positive reinforcement! She loves working with children and feels so happy when they learn a new skill especially if they have been working on it for a while.
Leah Palm
Leah joined Paramount in September of 2022. She has worked as a behavior technician for 6 years and has been a BCBA for over 2 years now. Leah is married with 3 kids. She enjoys spending time with her family, going to the U.P. and hiking. Leah chose Paramount because she loves working with kids and has always had a passion for finding creative ways to help them learn.
Christopher Elston
Christopher joined Paramount in 2022 and is a WQHD School Graduate. He has worked with abused and neglected children ranging from 5-15 years old in a residential setting. Chris is married and has six amazing children. He loves spending time with his family and is an avid video gamer and a soccer coach in his free time. Chris chose Paramount because of having the opportunity to enhance the patient’s life. Teaching them the skills so that they can find happiness and path in life.
Macie Bruff
Macie joined the Chesaning Paramount team in 2022. She currently attends Saginaw Valley State University. The opportunity to learn ad grow while being able to work with children is what attacted her to the field of ABA. Macie enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, and going to the gym.
Tosha Ustishen
Tosha joined the Paramount team in 2022. She has a masters in education from SVSU; she has Board Certified Behavior Analyst Coursework completed through Florida Institute of Technology. Since leaving the education field, she has spent 4 years in ABA; she started as a Behavior Technician and worked up to a Program Supervisor and Assistant Clinical Director. Tosha lives in the area with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys camping, traveling, cooking, interior designing and spending time with family. Tosha loves watching her daughters play sports as well.