Andrew

Financial Director

Andrew co-founded Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) with Dr. Rosa Patterson in 2010. Andrew currently serves as the financial director for ABSI. He further serves as ABSI’s legislative and policy expert on all topics related to autism and intervention services, often testifying in Sacramento on policy issues. Andrew also worked as an insurance expert for many years prior to joining ABSI full-time. He is passionate about helping families navigate the insurance system in order to receive the treatment their loved ones need. In his spare time he enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.

Yanel

Business Operations Director

Yanel Sosa is the Business Operations Director at ABSI. Yanel holds an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources, with extensive background in Management and Financials.  Yanel is passionate about the pursuit of knowledge and helping others succeed in their personal and professional lives. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, and reading  and writing self development books.

Heather

Director of Human Resources

Heather Smith is the Director of Human Resources at ABSI. Heather holds an MBA with a concentration in Health Services Management, with extensive background in Management and Financials.  Heather is passionate about the pursuit of knowledge and helping others succeed in their personal and professional lives. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and experiencing the different cultures of the World.