Central Hub

Phone: 720-584-8055  |  Fax: 303-957-2251 | email: info@coautism.com

Mailing Addresses

Buena Vista
PO Box 4804
Buena Vista, CO 81211

Leadville
1609 N Poplar Street
Leadville, CO 80461


Monte Vista
10 Rupert Street
Monte Vista, CO 81144

Buena Vista

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Central Region Team 

Jaimie Rose, MA, BCBA
Remote Clinical Supervisor

Jaimie became BCBA certified through the University of Northern Colorado. She has completed futher Caregiver Training and enjoys challenging current understandings of the most effective and supportive approaches within different treatments. Yoga and traveling are some activities that Jaimie likes to do in her own time. 


Kirsten Arbogast, MA
Pod Leader

After achieving a Master's of Music at Colorado State University, Kirsten is currently completing her BCBA coursework through Florida Institute of Technology. She is a certified RBT and Music Therapist. She loves working with early learners and those with severe communication deficits. She is particularly interested in collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team. Her hobbies include fishing, hiking, camping, and all things outdoors. 



Jordan Connolly, MA, LPCC
Mental Health Coordinator &
Pod Leader

Jaimie became BCBA certified through the University of Northern Colorado. She has completed futher Caregiver Training and enjoys challenging current understandings of the most effective and supportive approaches within different treatments. Yoga and traveling are some activities that Jaimie likes to do in her own time. 


Shania McAlear, BS
Consultant in Training &
Site Coordinator

Shania graduated from Adams State University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. During her Undergraduate degree, she completed an internship at SLV Health in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Throughout her internship, she spent a lot of time interacting with children who have special needs and developed a passion for working with children with autism. She is currently enrolled on a Master's course in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Cincinatti. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, doing yoga, ice skating, and going on walks with her dogs (Apache and Aspen). 

Kimberly Karukoh, BS
Behavior Technician &
Site Coordinator 

Kimberly graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Special Education and a minor in Psychology. She loves experiencing how ABA can shape behaviors to benefit the clients she works with. When she is off, she likes to do snowboarding, rafting, and hiking with her dogs. 

Kyla Davis

Registered Behavior Technician

Kyla is currently enrolled as an Education major at Adams State University. She first learned about ABA therapy through a local pediatrician that thought she would like the field. After research into the field and a proposed job opportunity, she leaped at the chance and has been working in ABA for over an year. She likes to spend most of her free time practicing with the Adams State Swim Team, rehearsing with the Adams State Chamber Choir, hanging out with family and friends, and spending time outdoors on her family's ranch.

Shalya Honkanen, MA


Pod Leader in Training

Shayla holds a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and is a certified RBT. She is looking towards becoming a BCBA and is interested in increasing the fluency between schools and clinics, including the Individual Education Plan process. A lover of the outdoors, Shayla enjoys rafting, snowboarding and sports in addition to reading.  

Kyler Adair


Behavior Technician

Yoruba completed her Bachelor's of Arts in Public Health and Psychology at the University of Colorado. She then graduated from the School of Education at the National University with a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is very interested in early intervention and working with young children to aid their development. She has a strong desire to provide quality service and loves helping people in accomplishing their goals. She loves to read, garden, spend time with her family, and hopes to travel more in the future.  

Lindsay Landsers
Consultant in Training

Lindsay received the degree of Bachelor's in Fine Arts and a K-8 teaching certificate. The field of ABA is fascinating to her and she cannot wait to learn more. When she has spare time, she likes to paint, paddle board, hike, travel and see live music. 

Kylie Lane
Behavior Technician 

Kylie is enrolled in a Bachelor’s of Early Childhood Education at Colorado Mountain College. She has always loved working with children and likes to teach people new things. She is excited to start her journey as a behavior technician. Kylie likes to bake, do yoga, ski and fly fish too. 

Jamie Wolfgang, MA
Consultant in Training

Jamie earned a Masters of Science from Nova Southeastern University and is RBT certified. She is currently enrolled on a BCBA course at the University of Cincinnati. She has a special interest in clients with conduct disorders and neurological atypicalities that have higher chances of commiting criminal offenses. Jamie loves to read and play with her dogs (Chuck and Libbie). Jamie is an avid reader and enjoys visiting National Parks with her wife and two dogs.

Miranda  Miller
Registered Behavior Technician

Miranda is the oldest of four, and is very close with her youngest brother who is on the autism spectrum. She grew up being raised with foster siblings, all with different special needs. She has worked very closely over the years with her brother’s Special Olympics swimming and bowling teams, bonding with all of his amazing teammates and their families. She spent 6 years in the Army National Guard and is a 3rd degree black belt in martial arts. When she is not spending time with her family and friends, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her 10 rescue dogs. 

Kate Ocheing, MA
Behavior Technician &
Site Coordinator 

Kate graduated with Bachelor's of Art and a Masters of Science from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. A specialist in behavior and autism, she worked as an Autism Waiver Consultant in Arkansas. In her own time she likes to cook, shop, lead girl scouts, and to camp outdoors. 

Rhoda Myers, BA


Behavior Technician

Rhoda earned her Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. She has a special interest in working with children in ABA that have a trauma history. As an adoptive parent, she has lived experience with various types of therapies and has seen the positive impact these interventions can have.  Rhoda enjoys reading, cooking, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her family.

Katie Walker


Behavior Technician

Katie attended Colorado State University Pueblo and now works as a Registered Behavior Technician. She looks to positively impact people's lives and to see people gain autonomy and independence. Katie enjoys witnessing the individual stories of Personhood first hand. Her hobbies include D&D, bike riding, reading, and thrifting.