MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
MiBAP is proud to represent a strong, skilled, and passionate network of members across Michigan, and we want to showcase the people and businesses that make our community exceptional.
Easterseals MORC
Kristen Hjelmstad | LMSW, BCBA, LBA
Director, Autism Services
khjelmstad@eastersealsmorc.org
When did your organization join MiBAP?
2019
How has membership with MiBAP benefited your organization? Resources, networking, events, etc.?
Our team has worked with many colleagues from across the State of Michigan to develop networks of support. We appreciate the advocacy that MiBAP brings to the field and their relentless support of their provider agencies, as well as the individuals and families impacted.
What do you find most rewarding about the work you do?
Easterseals MORC recently had a ribbon cutting for our Autism Comprehensive Care Center. We are excited to expand our ability to serve more individuals, families and community members through ABA services, speech, occupational therapy and mental health treatment.
How long have you worked in the field?
19 years
April Spotlight
LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
Kristin Wier | BCBA, LLP, LBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Limited Licensed Psychologist, and Licensed Behavior Analyst in MI and IN)
Chief Program Officer for Therapy Services at LOGAN Community Resources
When did your organization join MiBAP?
2019
How has membership with MiBAP benefited your organization? Resources, networking, events, etc.?
MiBAP has been an amazing resource that has allowed LOGAN to connect to other quality providers in the state of Michigan and work together to troubleshoot barriers to access to treatment, sustainability of quality services. The membership consists of passionate professionals who care about the services available to Michigan families.
How has membership with MiBAP benefited you personally?
I have learned so much about how policies and systems can impact an organization’s ability to provide quality care. Through MiBAP I have been provided opportunities to witness how effective advocacy can result in positive outcomes for ABA providers, families and children in Michigan.
Are you a MiBAP Board member and/or committee member? If so, what is your position?
Yes, President of the Board.
What do you find most rewarding about the work you do?
I am very passionate about access to quality care that meets the needs of the individual and their families. I believe that creativity, treatment individualization, and collaboration can lead to amazing outcomes. I feel honored to have witnessed many firsts in my clients’ lives and share in celebration of their success. Trust is earned, and it an honor to partner with so many amazing families, organizations and professionals in the State of Michigan.
How long have you worked in the field?
25 years
March Spotlight
University of Michigan – Dearborn
Lindsay Croghan | BCBA-D, LBA
Clinical Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis
lecrog@umich.edu
When did your organization join MiBAP?
2025
How has membership with MiBAP benefited your organization? Resources, networking, events, etc.?
As a faculty member in the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, joining MiBAP has allowed us to stay informed about current clinical practices, policy issues, and challenges faced by clinicians in Michigan.
How has membership with MiBAP benefited you personally?
Being in academia, it can be easy to be out of touch with the reality of challenges that clinicians face. Being a member of MiBAP helps me stay connected to real-world issues affecting ABA service providers in Michigan, and therefore better helps me to prepare students to transition to their careers as BCBAs after graduating from our program.
Are you a MiBAP Board member and/or committee member? If so, what is your position?
I currently serve as co-chair on MiBAP’s Education Committee and have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge about ABA. With the Education Committee team, we plan educational webinars and develop resources for clinicians, families, and stakeholders. I also participate in the Access & Advocacy committee where I enjoy staying informed about issues affecting ABA service delivery in Michigan and advocating for positive change. Most of all, I am grateful to be able to connect with others who share passion for advancing the field and ABA practice across the state.
What do you find most rewarding about the work you do?
Part of my role as a clinical faculty member involves teaching students to connect ABA concepts and principles to application in meaningful contexts. Seeing those connections being made in real-time is extremely rewarding. I am grateful to be able to support our students’ growth as future ABA professionals. Further, I am confident these experiences will help strengthen service delivery for individuals and families throughout Michigan.
How long have you worked in the field?
8 years. I started working in the field in 2018. Since then, I have worked as a behavior technician, BCaBA, BCBA, and now as a professor. I love every aspect, from service delivery to teaching and mentoring future BCBAs.
February Spotlight
Wedgewood Christian Services
Candee Lake | PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, LLP
Director of the Autism Center for Child Development
clake@wedgwood.org
When did your organization join MiBAP?
Wedgwood was part of the founding of MiBAP in the Spring of 2019
How has membership with MiBAP benefited your organization? Resources, networking, events, etc.?
Membership in MiBAP has benefitted our organization in many ways. The connections we’ve made with other providers have been invaluable, not to mention the face time we’ve had with MDHHS, the governor, legislators, and other key stakeholders who impact service delivery in ABA.
How has membership with MiBAP benefited you personally?
I’ve met many like-minded professionals in similar roles and now have a network of colleagues to whom I can reach out whenever a tricky situation arises. I’ve also helped craft legislation and lobbied to have bills passed that benefit consumers of the services we provide. MiBAP keeps me up-to-date on everything happening in the state that affects ABA service provision and provides guidance on how to respond to make the biggest impact.
Are you a MiBAP Board member and/or committee member? If so, what is your position?
Yes! I’ve been a member of the Board of Directors since MiBAP’s inception in 2019 and served as President of MiBAP for two years.
What do you find most rewarding about the work you do?
It’s hard to identify just one rewarding aspect of the work I do. I love to see the progress the children make in therapy, as well as the looks of delight and pride on their parents’ faces when they exhibit skills that they were unsure they would ever have. I also love to hear how staff are affected by having a warm, positive work environment characterized by empathy and teamwork.
How long have you worked in the field?
More than 20 years