Chesapeake Certified Staff
BCBAs
Amanda Weisenburger, MS, BCBA, LBA – Clinic Director
Amanda has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2018, and has been working for CPABA for since 2014. She has been in the field of behavior analysis since 2011. While working in the field, she has developed a strong passion for assisting children and families become more independent. She especially enjoys working on early learner language development, use of aided language stimulation to teach AAC to nonverbal clients, and activities of daily living skills. Amanda received her Bachelor’s from Grand Canyon University in 2013 in psychology. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree from Capella University in 2018 in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. She was certified with the Virginia Board of Medicine in 2018. While in her graduate program, Amanda developed an extensive program for individuals who demonstrated high rates of problem behaviors when attending routine visits for health and safety. This program has been highly effective in assisting families in independently attending these appointments.
Adam Friedlander, MA, BCBA, LBA – Site Supervisor
Adam Friedlander, is a BCBA that has worked with CPABA Therapy since September 2019. He is originally from Atlanta and has a BS in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina and a MA in ABA with an Emphasis in Autism from Ball State University. He has worked in the field of ABA since 2009 and earned his BCBA in 2017. In that time he was worked at companies in 3 different states, a residential psychiatric facility in Metro Atlanta for children and teens, and as the Clinical Director for a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy clinic in Austin, TX.
Cheryl Mayhart, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
Cheryl Mayhart is a BCBA working primarily in-home with CPABA since 2015. Cheryl has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2013, and has been working in the field of behavior analysis since 2006. She has provided ABA services to children with various developmental, physical, emotional, and educational disabilities, ages 18-months to 14-years, across home, school, community, and clinical settings. Cheryl graduated with honors from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2005 and with honors from University of Phoenix with a Master of Arts in Education, with a specialization in Special Education, in 2012. She became licensed by the Virginia Department of Medicine in 2013. Cheryl was certified as a Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst in 2010 before advancing to a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In her free time, Cheryl enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, dog, and cats. Cheryl enjoys cooking, biking, reading, and a variety of crafts.
Mandy McCoy, MA, BCBA, LBA
Mandy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been with CPABA since 2015. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UMGC and her Master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University. She became a BCBA and was licensed by the State of Virginia in 2016. Mandy has experience working with both adults and children with disabilities since 2006. She is dedicated to helping her clients reach their highest potential and foster meaningful change. Mandy is passionate about providing effective therapy to her clients and families. She enjoys reading and relaxing at home with her husband and 2 sons.
Lilian Jimenez, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
Lilian (Lily) has been working in the field of behavior analysis since 2005; she started her career with The Lovaas Institute for Early Development in Ontario, California, where she fell in love with the field. She moved with her family in 2009 to Virginia and continued to work in the field with a local non-profit organization. Lily has always been passionate about working with children, and in the future, Lily is interested in helping young adults and adults with different abilities find jobs after high school. Lily has a Master’s Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Hospitality from South University as well as a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Arizona State, which she earned in 2016. Lily is passionate about helping children of all ages and loves her job. Lily has been with CPABA since 2016, working in home and in the office. During her free time Lily enjoys going to her son’s extracurricular activities, crafting, and helping her community.
Victoria Davis, MA, BCBA, LBA
In 2012, Victoria earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. During this time, she interned with The Arc of Virginia, where she advocated for the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. In 2015,Victoria transitioned into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, working as a Registered Behavior Technician. Victoria is passionate about providing exemplary services to the children and families she works with. In 2019, Victoria received her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and has been practicing as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since March of 2022.
Shelby Edge, MS, BCBA, LBA
Shelby began working in the ABA field in January 2018, while pursing her bachelors degree in psychology at Meredith College. At Meredith, Shelby took classes that focused on the field of applied behavior analysis. After taking three specialized ABA courses, Shelby earned her RBT in February 2020. Most recently, she earned her master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in applied behavior analysis in June 2022 and began practicing as a BCBA in August 2022.
Dawn Goodwin, MA, BCaBA, LABA
Dawnielle has been a licensed Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst since 2022 and has been in the field of ABA since 2018. Dawnielle has previous experience working in various educational pre-k programs. Dawnielle’s previous experience in the classroom settings led to her passion for socializations with peers and school readiness. Dawnielle has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Behavioral Science: Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University and received her graduate’s degree in Special Education with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. Dawnielle is currently pursuing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification
BCaBAs
Lori Beatty, BCaBA, LABA
Lori graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration is Autism from Saint Joseph’s University. She began working as a Registered Behavior Technician in 2017 and obtained her BCaBA license in the summer of 2019. Lori’s previous experience includes internships with both River’s Bend Academy and Mea’ Alofa Autism Support Center and parenting her 13-year-old daughter who is diagnosed with Autism, using behavior analytic approaches. Her daughter’s diagnosis it what inspired her to pursue a career ABA. Both Lori and her daughter are active in the local Autism community, participating in such events as the Special Olympics, the Polar Plunge, Surfing for Autism and Surfer’s Healing. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friend, family and dog participating in activities such as hiking, kayaking, going to the beach and working on jigsaw puzzles.