Allyson received a bachelor’s degree in applied behavioral sciences from the University of Kansas in 2012 and a master’s degree in psychology with emphasis on applied behavior analysis (ABA) in 2014.

Allyson has helped shape Heartspring’s Autism Services program. She began working at Heartspring as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in 2013. After finishing her master’s degree, she transitioned into a full-time role as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2014. Two years later, Allyson served as Heartspring’s ABA Manager, and in 2018, she became Director of Autism Services. 

During her time at Heartspring, Allyson has touched the lives of countless children and families. She has written programs for children impacted by autism, implementing behavior analysis strategies to make meaningful differences in their lives. She has also overseen the operations of the Autism Services programs and has supervised training procedures for Individualized Support Providers (ISPs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).