LISA NIKIFORUK
San Diego
Summary
Passionate and collaborative Director of ABA Services, with a proven ability to develop and empower teams of BCBA clinicians. Committed to mentoring BCBA’s into confident, independent problem-solvers while supporting their professional growth and career development. Building motivated & high-performing teams has consistently resulted in delivering high-quality, client-centered care. Experienced in sleep analysis and evidence-based sleep treatment, enhancing quality of life for clients and their families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of ABA Services
ABS Kids
08.2020 - Current
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of up to 10 BCBAs, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Provide clinical oversight, quality assurance, and operational leadership across multiple programs.
Analyze key performance metrics including productivity, supervision, parent training, and clinical outcomes.
Developed auditing systems that improved assessment reports, documentation, and clinical compliance to 90–100% efficiency.
Partner with scheduling and operations teams to improve communication, staffing, and service delivery.
Create leadership development opportunities through coaching, CEUs, and ongoing mentorship.
Senior Consultant
ABS Kids
07.2017 - 08.2020
Designed and supervised individualized ABA programs across home, school, and community settings.
Provided clinical supervision, parent training, staff training, assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Led regional trainings and contributed to assessment and FBA workgroups.
Behavior Analyst
Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES): Brandford School District & ACES Autism Center
08.2010 - 05.2017
Provided behavioral consultation within public school and autism center programs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavior intervention plans, and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs). Conducted academic assessments and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) evaluations. Trained and interviewed new hires to enhance team capabilities.
Education
M.A. - Applied Behavior Analysis
Westfield State College
Westfield05-2010
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Customer Service & Communication Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Effective Team Leader
- Clinical use of Central Reach platform
- Microsoft office & Teams
- Analysis & Treatment of Sleep problems
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, San Diego
- October 2010 – Present
- 1-10-7572
- Certified Behavioral Sleep Practitioner
- June 2025 - Present
- 1150
Timeline
Director of ABA Services
ABS Kids
08.2020 - Current
Senior Consultant
ABS Kids
07.2017 - 08.2020
Behavior Analyst
Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES): Brandford School District & ACES Autism Center
08.2010 - 05.2017
M.A. - Applied Behavior Analysis
Westfield State College