our 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.

Monica Rivas, a Board Certfified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), is dedicated to empowering children through naturalistic teaching. Her passion lies in supporting them with socially significant goals, fostering meaningful change for both the children and their families. Monica's mission revolves around creating impactful change, reflected in her commitment to goals and values centered on empowerment and self-advocacy.

Monica is driven by a mission to create inclusive environments, fostering growth within the community. Her values center on empowering individuals through their interests, skills, and expertise. From feeding, parenting training, and toileting, Monica's expertise spans various areas, including NET, DTT, and behavior analysis. Outside of her professional pursuits, she finds joy in rollerblading and traveling.

Jazilyn Richardson is a compassionate RBT with a heart for empowering kids and a talent for creating art. After graduating from Marian University in December 2021, she entered the field of marketing and quickly realized that she was unfulfilled. At the advice of her sister, Jazilyn accepted her first job in the field of ABA as an RBT and never looked back.
Jazilyn values communication and believes in ensuring that each child feels understood and heard, whether verbal or not. Her skills include patience, a calming presence, and a proactive approach.
Beyond her career, Jazilyn finds solace in art. With a minor in studio art during college, she expresses her creativity through painting and drawing in her downtime. 

Tuti Baron, 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. 

 Alyse Metoyer is a dedicated Registered Behavioral Technician with over five years of experience in the field of applied behavioral analysis. She holds a BA degree in applied behavioral science from Ashford University. With a passion for supporting individuals with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities, Alyse excels in implementing specialized programs tailored to meet the unique needs of children and individuals under her care.

Known for her caring demeanor, Alyse brings a compassionate approach to her work, coupled with patience and exceptional organizational skills. Her strong communication, interpersonal, and social skills enable her to build rapport with clients and their families, fostering a supportive environment for growth and development.

Alyse's commitment to providing the highest quality of services is evident in her dedication to working with children on the autism spectrum. She believes in utilizing recreational activities and individualized goals to enhance social and mental capacities, ensuring each client receives personalized care.

Specializing in natural environment teaching, discrete trial training, PECS, and AAC, Alyse brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She is driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of those with special needs, striving to create meaningful and enriching experiences for her clients.