OUR MISSION:
Avail Outreach is a team of highly trained professionals who strives to build upon identified strengths to empower individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and with related disabilities and their families to achieve optimal outcomes that enhance their quality of life. Our services focus on the use of a variety of behavioral and educational strategies in the home, school and community in collaboration with families and related service providers to get the best results for the individuals that we support. We design programs specifically for each individual's goals, objectives and abilities and believe that everyone can achieve success with the appropriate resources, skills and knowledge.
Julie Crabtree, MS, BCBA, LBA
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Katherine Krupinski, MS, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director Katherine received her B.S. degree from Northwestern University in Human Development and Psychological Services, and completed her Master's Degree in Professional Behavior Analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology. Katherine was promoted to the Clinical Director position in August of 2020 after spending the past 3 years as a Clinical Supervisor here at Avail. During her studies, she worked with children and adults at a residential camp for individuals with special needs, and gained experience in the in-patient psychiatric unit at Lurie's Children's Hospital. Katherine has been providing home and clinic based ABA services in the DMV since 2015. She is passionate about providing individualized treatment to help every learner succeed. Ashley Robinson, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA
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Lauren Faust, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
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Diana Mean-Nguyen, MS, BCBA, LBA
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Lauren earned her B.S. degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland and M.Ed in Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College. She has experience working in a school program that administers early childhood intervention and special education programs for infants and toddlers. Lauren completed her course work to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst while providing ABA services to children ages 3-14+ in a variety of environments including: school, community, in-home and clinic settings.
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Diana received her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has worked with individuals with special needs since 2012. In 2012, she ran and operated dance & movement workshops involving movement therapy, motor skills and creative movement. In addition, she had aided clients with traumatic brain injuries and various disabilities at their home. She actively engaged in the Rediscovery 10k that helped support individuals with brain injuries and other neurological disabilities. In the past, Diana had the opportunity to volunteer at WETA public television broadcasting for Brainline.org. Diana has been with Avail Outreach, LLC. since 2014 providing direct, in-home ABA services. She continues to enjoy working with her kiddos and plans on sitting for her BCBA exam in 2019.
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Krystal Nimox, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Behavior Analyst - Clinical Supervisor
Krystal graduated from Hampton University in 2017, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders Speech Pathology and Audiology, and University of Maryland in 2018, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Special Education with an ABA Masters certificate at George Mason University. Krystal has experience providing speech services at a Speech and Hearing Clinic at Hampton and has been working with children for over 5 years. She is excited to be apart of Avail Outreach team in making a difference.
Behavior Analyst - Clinical Supervisor
Krystal graduated from Hampton University in 2017, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders Speech Pathology and Audiology, and University of Maryland in 2018, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Special Education with an ABA Masters certificate at George Mason University. Krystal has experience providing speech services at a Speech and Hearing Clinic at Hampton and has been working with children for over 5 years. She is excited to be apart of Avail Outreach team in making a difference.
Amy Barnette, Registered Behavior Technician
Amy earned her B.S degree in Health Promotion with a minor in Psychology from Liberty University in 2015. Amy relocated from Roanoke, VA to Woodbridge, VA and starting working as RBT at Avail Outreach in 2018. Amy has 7 years experience working with children. She has previously worked at summer camps and has volunteered at Jill’s House with individuals with special needs on multiple occurrences. Amy is excited to join Avail Outreach in providing ABA therapy and help children of all ages succeed.
Amy earned her B.S degree in Health Promotion with a minor in Psychology from Liberty University in 2015. Amy relocated from Roanoke, VA to Woodbridge, VA and starting working as RBT at Avail Outreach in 2018. Amy has 7 years experience working with children. She has previously worked at summer camps and has volunteered at Jill’s House with individuals with special needs on multiple occurrences. Amy is excited to join Avail Outreach in providing ABA therapy and help children of all ages succeed.
Londyn Gentry, Registered Behavior Technician
Londyn graduated from James Madison University in 2019 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and minor in Biology. Londyn returned to Springfield, VA and began her position as an RBT at Avail Outreach the summer of 2019. She has over 8 years of experience working with individuals with specials needs including volunteer work, running a summer camp, and recently interning at the Virginia Institute of Autism. Londyn is thrilled to be thrilled to apart of the Avail Outreach team.
Londyn graduated from James Madison University in 2019 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and minor in Biology. Londyn returned to Springfield, VA and began her position as an RBT at Avail Outreach the summer of 2019. She has over 8 years of experience working with individuals with specials needs including volunteer work, running a summer camp, and recently interning at the Virginia Institute of Autism. Londyn is thrilled to be thrilled to apart of the Avail Outreach team.
Katie Beth Stoudt, Registered Behavior Technician
Katie Beth is originally from Orlando, Florida and moved up to DC after graduating from college May 2019. Katie Beth graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Family and Childhood Development with a minor in Psychology. During her undergrad, she interned with an ABA company as a Behavior Technician and fell in love with the practice of ABA. She has a passion for working with children and helping them grow! Katie Beth joined the Avail team August 2019 and is excited to be making a difference in children’s lives!
Katie Beth is originally from Orlando, Florida and moved up to DC after graduating from college May 2019. Katie Beth graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Family and Childhood Development with a minor in Psychology. During her undergrad, she interned with an ABA company as a Behavior Technician and fell in love with the practice of ABA. She has a passion for working with children and helping them grow! Katie Beth joined the Avail team August 2019 and is excited to be making a difference in children’s lives!
Nancy Lopez, Registered Behavior Technician
Nancy graduated from Old Dominion University in 2019 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Nancy relocated from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia Beach, VA and started working at Avail Outreach in the summer of 2019. She worked as a nanny for physically and developmentally disabled children that inspired her to work in the field of ABA therapy. She plans to further her education by pursuing her Master’s Degree in Special Education in the fall of 2020. Her desire and dedication to make a difference in kids’ lives is what drives her. She is thrilled to be serving Avail Outreach as an RBT.
Nancy graduated from Old Dominion University in 2019 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Nancy relocated from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia Beach, VA and started working at Avail Outreach in the summer of 2019. She worked as a nanny for physically and developmentally disabled children that inspired her to work in the field of ABA therapy. She plans to further her education by pursuing her Master’s Degree in Special Education in the fall of 2020. Her desire and dedication to make a difference in kids’ lives is what drives her. She is thrilled to be serving Avail Outreach as an RBT.
Fenia Camille, Registered Behavior Technician
Fenia began working as a special education teacher assistant at Rosemary Kennedy in Nassau County. While working as an assistant, she decided to switch and pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from National Luis University. While in Georgia, she has taught students with Autism and other disabilities. She then continued with her education and earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education from University of Phoenix. Currently, she worked as a special education fifth grade teacher at Cameron Elementary School for Fairfax Schools District. Fenia is excited to be part of Avail Outreach team as an RBT.
Fenia began working as a special education teacher assistant at Rosemary Kennedy in Nassau County. While working as an assistant, she decided to switch and pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from National Luis University. While in Georgia, she has taught students with Autism and other disabilities. She then continued with her education and earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education from University of Phoenix. Currently, she worked as a special education fifth grade teacher at Cameron Elementary School for Fairfax Schools District. Fenia is excited to be part of Avail Outreach team as an RBT.
Sarah Elmohtaseb, Registered Behavior Technician
Sarah graduated in 2019, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a minor in Psychology. While an undergrad she was the Head Gymnastics Coach for River City Inclusive Gymnastics where she was able to give young athletes with special needs a safe place to improve social and motor skills through fitness training and group gymnastics. Her experience and passion for individuals with special needs has inspired her to work in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and she plans to pursue her Master's Degree very soon. Sarah is excited to be a part of Avail's mission to help make a difference in every family's life, one kiddo at a time!
Sarah graduated in 2019, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a minor in Psychology. While an undergrad she was the Head Gymnastics Coach for River City Inclusive Gymnastics where she was able to give young athletes with special needs a safe place to improve social and motor skills through fitness training and group gymnastics. Her experience and passion for individuals with special needs has inspired her to work in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and she plans to pursue her Master's Degree very soon. Sarah is excited to be a part of Avail's mission to help make a difference in every family's life, one kiddo at a time!
Mankiran Kaur, Registered Behavior Technician
Mankiran graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in May of 2020 with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She will be pursuing her Master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis very soon! After returning home to Springfield, she immediately joined the Team here at Avail. This is thrilled to be a part of the team and is excited to make a difference in the children's lives as she starts her journey in a career in ABA.
Mankiran graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in May of 2020 with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She will be pursuing her Master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis very soon! After returning home to Springfield, she immediately joined the Team here at Avail. This is thrilled to be a part of the team and is excited to make a difference in the children's lives as she starts her journey in a career in ABA.
Lauryn Rumisek, Registered Behavior Technician
Lauryn graduated from Western Michigan University in May 2020, earning a B.S in Psychology and a B.A in Sociology with a focus in Social Psychology. During her time as an undergraduate, she worked as a teaching assistant alongside a professor teaching Abnormal Psychology, earned a spot on the Dean’s List for two consecutive years, and won a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Writing Prize awarded by The College of Arts and Sciences. After graduation, she relocated to Arlington Virginia and joined our team here at Avail Outreach. She plans to pursue her Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science in 2021. Lauryn is elated to be a part of the team of professionals at Avail Outreach, and looks forward to leaving positive impacts on children’s lives.
Lauryn graduated from Western Michigan University in May 2020, earning a B.S in Psychology and a B.A in Sociology with a focus in Social Psychology. During her time as an undergraduate, she worked as a teaching assistant alongside a professor teaching Abnormal Psychology, earned a spot on the Dean’s List for two consecutive years, and won a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Writing Prize awarded by The College of Arts and Sciences. After graduation, she relocated to Arlington Virginia and joined our team here at Avail Outreach. She plans to pursue her Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science in 2021. Lauryn is elated to be a part of the team of professionals at Avail Outreach, and looks forward to leaving positive impacts on children’s lives.
Chenelle George, Registered Behavior Technician
Chenelle has served children with special needs as a Paraprofessional Educator since 2007, starting out in Prince Georges County Public Schools. She proceeded to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Studies at Bowie State University. Over the last decade, she has worked at St. Coletta of Greater Washington and The Ivymount School both as an Assistant Teacher. While at The Ivymount School, she has taught Social Skills classes to adolescents with Multiple Learning Needs. She also ran a Saturday Girls Club while at The Ivymount School that would gather to talk about issues they care about, while working on a project or enjoying an activity. Focusing on friendships and developing self-advocacy skills. She will soon continue pursuing her MA degree in Mental Health Counseling. Chenelle is very excited to be apart of the Avail team to provide ABA therapy to those children in need.
Chenelle has served children with special needs as a Paraprofessional Educator since 2007, starting out in Prince Georges County Public Schools. She proceeded to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Studies at Bowie State University. Over the last decade, she has worked at St. Coletta of Greater Washington and The Ivymount School both as an Assistant Teacher. While at The Ivymount School, she has taught Social Skills classes to adolescents with Multiple Learning Needs. She also ran a Saturday Girls Club while at The Ivymount School that would gather to talk about issues they care about, while working on a project or enjoying an activity. Focusing on friendships and developing self-advocacy skills. She will soon continue pursuing her MA degree in Mental Health Counseling. Chenelle is very excited to be apart of the Avail team to provide ABA therapy to those children in need.
Abby Scheirer, Behavior Therapist
Originally from Ocean City, Abby graduated from Salisbury University, studying Psychology and Social Work. She is currently working on her Masters Degree in Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University. She has always known her calling was to work and support children and has found her calling here at Avail Outreach.
Originally from Ocean City, Abby graduated from Salisbury University, studying Psychology and Social Work. She is currently working on her Masters Degree in Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University. She has always known her calling was to work and support children and has found her calling here at Avail Outreach.
Nina Srikongyos, Behavior Therapist
Nina graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Upon graduation, she commissioned into the US Army and served under Active Duty status as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Officer and Ranger qualified Infantry Officer. Nina is currently pursuing her Advanced Biomedical Science degree at George Mason and Georgetown University on her journey to become a medical doctor. She is eager to be on the Avail Outreach team to utilize these experiences to become a better pediatrician for her future patients!
Nina graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Upon graduation, she commissioned into the US Army and served under Active Duty status as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Officer and Ranger qualified Infantry Officer. Nina is currently pursuing her Advanced Biomedical Science degree at George Mason and Georgetown University on her journey to become a medical doctor. She is eager to be on the Avail Outreach team to utilize these experiences to become a better pediatrician for her future patients!
