Meet the Team

About Us

Chief Operating Officer Nina Dollente, M.S., BCBA

Nina Dollente has been in the field of ABA since 2015 serving clients in need for about 10 years. She received her dual Bachelor's of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and Human Development from California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) in 2017. Soon after that, Nina worked as a Behavior Interventionist (BI) for a local ABA company in San Bernardino, California. She then pursued her Master's of Science (MS) degree in Psychology with a concentration of ABA from Purdue University Global and finished her degree in 2019. Nina also worked as Program Supervisor and was promoted to a Lead Program Supervisor. Nina sat for the BCBA board exam in 2020 and received her BCBA certification the same year. She then served as a BCBA for a local agency and as a school district BCBA at San Bernardino Unified School District (SBUSD) providing ABA services to students and individuals with behavior needs. Nina served as a BCBA for agencies in California, Georgia, New Jersey and New York. Nina is a proud member of CalABA and ABAI organizations. Nina published a peer-reviewed journal article in the Review of European Studies in 2016 under the mentorship of her undergraduate research advisor titled, "Does Love Influence Athletic Performance?". Nina is passionate in both the hands-on work of ABA in the field and the research aspects in helping expand the science that we know and love. Nina truly believes that ABA is the science and evidenced based practice that makes a positive difference and impact in peoples' lives.

In 2022, Nina co-founded Beacon Behavior Consultants, serving clients and families in the Inland Empire and looking forward to expanding all over California and nationwide. Today, Nina serves at the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Beacon with the goal of making a difference and bridging the gap through the science of ABA. Nina is also the founder of Behavior and Coffee, which is an online community for ABA Practitioners and a Podcast streaming on Spotify that serves as a resource to ABA practitioners from newly minted to seasoned BCBAs.

During her free time, Nina loves spending time with her family. She also loves going to the beach, trying out new food and travelling to new places!

Chief Clinical Officer Vianca Alcaraz, M.S., BCBA

Vianca obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, Law & Society at the University of California, Riverside in the spring of 2015. Subsequently, she began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an in-home Behavior Therapist, and later became a Lead Clinical Supervisor. Vianca earned a Master of Science degree in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis at Purdue Global University in 2019 and became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst a year later. Vianca has a broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive ABA therapy to clients and students with diverse backgrounds and diagnoses, across a variety of settings. On her free time, Vianca enjoys walking her dogs, listening to music, hiking, and traveling.

Human Resources (HR) Manager - Selah Bourne , SHRM-CP

Selah Bourne is our HR Manager. After spending the last 10 years in the real estate industry and managing her family’s boutique real estate office, she was introduced to the world of ABA. Selah is a mother of 4 and her oldest daughter was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4. Her daughter being the first in her family with this diagnosis, pushed Selah to learn and understand more of the resources that were available to her daughter. After good experiences and bad experiences with different therapists and doctors, she understands now what kind of individual it takes to truly assist and impact the life of one on the spectrum. Her personal experience drives her to bring on the best of the best to our team. As our motto is “Our clients come first!”, she makes sure to hire the candidates that can live by that everyday!

ABA Clinical Supervisor - Gabriela Gonzales, M.S.

Gabriela Gonzales stepped into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2015 as a behavior interventionist for a local ABA company. After falling in love with the field, Gabriela decided to further her education and attended National University in 2019 where she received a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis degree. Gabriela was brought onto the team when the company opened in 2022 as our first Clinical Supervisor. Gabriela is passionate about making a difference not only in our clients’ lives, but the lives of their loved ones. Gabriela enjoys spending time with her family and going to Disneyland in her free time.

Clinical Supervisor & Parent Trainer; Annette Cedillo, M.S., PAM

Annette Cedillo has been in the field of ABA since 2016, she has been serving clients in need for over 15 years. Annette received her Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in Human Services with a concentration in Children and Family Services (CSF) from University of Phoenix in, 2017. In 2018, Annette became a certified Parent Advocacy Mentor (PAM) from SNN. In 2019, she received her certification in Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid. In 2020, Annette received a certificate in Human Rights Education From USIDHR. In 2021 Annette completed her Master's of Science (MS) degree in Psychology with a concentration in General Behavior, also from the University of Phoenix,

Over the years, Annette has worked as Behavior Interventionist (BI), Behavioral Technician (BT), ABA Lead Support Staff, School Lasion, Social Skills Manager, Special Needs Coach, Parent Trainer, and Clinical Supervisor.

Annette, is also a cofounder of a non-profit organization that is passionate about supporting and educating families of individuals with special needs. During her free time, Annette loves traveling and learning new things!

ABA Clinical Supervisor - Linette Ramirez, M.A.

Hello! My name is Linette Ramirez! (B.A., M.A.)

Personally, I enjoy walks in the park, making someone smile, coffee, chinese food, and naps ☺

A statement that comes to mind as I think about Beacon Company and what I do as a behavior therapist is “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

I have found the job I love and now I never work a day in my life isn’t that AMAZING? Working as a behavior therapist has brought to my life purpose and joy! being able to witness the positive changes and differences I can make in others brings me so much excitement and hope! Beacon Company to me is not just another company or another place, it is my family! My family who sees my mistakes and helps me grow professionally!

ABA Clinical Supervisor - Roxana Escalante, B.S.

Roxana Peralta Escalante is a wife,a mother of two and a clinical supervisor. My Christian faith plays a role in my life and inspires me to lead with integrity, patience, and a deep respect for every individual. With having experience in law enforcement, a Special Ed teacher, and over 10 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I bring a deep passion and commitment to helping individuals learn, support and advance. As a Clinical Supervisor, I view this work not just as a profession, but as a true calling.
Driven by purpose and guided by progress, I am dedicated to support both the clients I serve and the teams I lead.

New Hire Trainer - Leslie Chaidez, RBT

Leslie is a dedicated and experienced Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) who has been making positive impact in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) since 2019. Currently a New Hire Trainer at Beacon, she brings a wealth of practical experience gained through working with clients in a variety of settings, including homes,clinics, schools, and residential facilities. Her expertise spans a wide age range, from newborns to young adults up to the age of 18. Currently pursuing her studies in psychology at Grand Canyon University (GCU), and aligning with Beacon’s mission to provide quality ABA services through a competent and diverse team focused on compassionate care, Leslie is deeply committed to helping her clients reach to their full potential and strongly believes in providing comprehensive support to their families throughout their therapy process.

Behavior Therapist - Khiabet Vigil

Khiabet Vigil has recently been introduced to the field of ABA as a Behavioral Therapist (BT). She has over 8 years of experience in child care, teaching and caring for children in ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. Khiabet’s ability to interact and build strong relationships with children and their families shows her dedication and new found expertise in the ABA field. Her new found passion towards the field has led her to gain new skills and knowledge by currently being in the process of becoming a Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT). Khiabet hopes to continue to be a small part of the huge impact that Beacon gives to autistic children and their families. In her free time, you can find Khiabet training for a marathon, sending time with family & friends, and singing in the worship team at her local church.