our Leadership team

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Kevin Hinely is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and founder of Pivotal Learning. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from CSU Sacramento and a Master's in Teaching from National University. His professional mission is to craft engaging ABA programs that optimize communication opportunities, emphasizing activity-based instruction to create enduring positive impacts on clients' lives.

Central to Kevin's ethos are values of enjoyment, activity-based learning, and the teaching of socially significant skills. With natural environment teaching, and AAC, Kevin customizes interventions to meet individual needs while prioritizing family involvement and community engagement.

Beyond work, Kevin cherishes family time and actively participates in the Sacramento MSBL baseball league.  showcasing his commitment to both sports and community involvement. 

 Christina Hinely is the co-founder and administrator of Pivotal Learning, where she brings years of experience and a BA in Psychology from CSU Chico to her role. Her journey in supporting individuals with autism began as an in-home behavior technician, later transitioning into a job coach role working with adults at Opportunity Acres. Known for her dedication and commitment, Christina's work as a clinician left a lasting impact on the clients and families she served.

As the primary administrator for Pivotal Learning, Christina manages client schedules, medical claims, and payroll. Her role ensures that administrative aspects run seamlessly, allowing  the team to focus on delivering high-quality services to their clients. Beyond work, Christina is a devoted wife and mother of two, finding joy in family time, travel, soccer, and cheering on her favorite teams, the San Franciso 49ers and Sacramento Kings.

Driven by a profound desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism, Christina Hinely continues to be a driving force behind Pivotal Learning's mission of empowerment,  inclusion, and support for those in need.

Tuti Rahm, originally from Cartagena, Colombia, took a detour into computer programming despite her passion for human behavior. Driven by a family connection to developmental disabilities, she moved to San Francisco in 2006, and since 2011 dedicating her full commitment to behavior analysis.
Tuti's goals extend beyond her career; she aspires to establish a foundation providing education and awareness for families with developmental disabilities. Her mission is clear: create awareness, teach functional communication skills to prevent aggression, and foster thriving environments for families and clients.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Tuti's skills include sign language, an energetic and courteous demeanor, exceptional communication skills, and expertise in various ABA techniques, like PECS, DTT, Naturalistic Teaching, Shaping, Natural Environment training, Verbal Behavior, Social skills, Self-Help, Desensitization programs, Behavioral Skill Training. Outside work, she enjoys her fitness routines, working out, walking and playing with her dog, pickle ball, traveling and engaging in charity work, teaching ABA skills to underserved communities in South America.