A lifelong Kansas Citian, Sara’s roots in the community run deep. Raised in the Northland, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Sara’s career has been shaped by a passion for supporting children and families and a belief that exceptional care starts with creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. That philosophy ultimately led her to found Riley ABA & Autism Center and continues to guide the culture, programs, and experiences Riley provides today.

Kansas City isn't just where Sara works; it's home. Outside of Riley, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter, being with friends and family, and exploring Kansas City’s ever-growing restaurant scene. A self-proclaimed foodie, she’s always happy to discover a new favorite spot or recommend one.

Molly is a seasoned consultant and mentor with over 25 years of experience in Behavior Analysis. Molly brings a wealth of practical knowledge and insight to each client engagement. Holding licensure and certification in behavior analysis, Molly is uniquely equipped to integrate ethical clinical practices into business operations.

Molly's core mission is to enhance operational efficiency, foster transparent communication, and uphold ethical standards within organizations. Her approach ensures that the mission and vision of the companies supported remain at the forefront of all initiatives.

Molly is a dedicated professional and a proud mother of three boys. Her adventurous spirit recently led her to cross Venice and Greece off her bucket list, where she celebrated 25 years of marriage with her husband, Scott. At home, Molly's life is filled with the joyful chaos of three dogs and a cat. A sports enthusiast, she keeps active by playing volleyball and trail running. In her downtime, Molly loves to immerse herself in a good book or unwind with a movie, balancing her vibrant personal life with her professional commitments.

Alex is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed to practice in the state of Missouri. She was born and raised in the sunflower state of Kansas City, Kansas. During her undergrad, she studied at Kansas State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Alex obtained a Master’s degree from Florida Institute of Technology, in Behavior Analysis.

Prior to becoming Board Certified, she worked as a Registered Behavior Technician. Alex implemented ABA services to children and adolescents, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She aspires to create a positive change within the families of individuals with ASD, by applying the principles of ABA in a conceptual systematic way. Keeping in mind cultural and diverse backgrounds.

Alex considers herself an introvert but an extrovert at heart. She enjoys cooking new recipes, taking hikes, going to the farmers market and anything relaxing! She believes in applying the attitudes of ABA in every aspect of her personal and professional life.

Clara is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst licensed to work in the states of Kansas and Missouri. She grew up in Lecompton, Kansas,
followed by attending undergraduate school at the University of Kansas, during
which time she worked as a lead preschool teacher in a behavior analytic school. After graduating from KU with a Bachelor of General Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis with a specialty in Early Childhood Autism Intervention, she attended Florida State University, where she graduated with a Masters in Psychology with
a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Clara has worked with kids from ages 1.5-32 in the clinic, home, school, and community environments, with a passion to help kids learn how to learn, so they can be successful in the community, home, and beyond! Teaching
parents and RBTs how to think like a behavior analyst? That’s just bonus fun!

When not at work, Clara loves to hang out with her family, including her husband, two sisters, parents, human nieces and nephews, and dog niece and nephew!

Kelsey is a Kansas City native who began her ABA journey in 2015 as an RBT. She relocated to Chicago to pursue her master’s in ABA—graduating in 2019, where she met her husband (a fellow BCBA), and found a lifelong teammate in both life and the field. Now back in Lee’s Summit, Kelsey enjoys life with her husband, their two young children, and the constant company of their lovable fur-buddy, Stanley.

Her passion lies in helping families feel connected and confident, building treatment plans that truly support lifelong growth. She especially enjoys teaming up with other professionals like SLPs and OTs, and mentoring future BCBAs as they work toward their credentials.

When she’s not in the clinic, you can usually find Kelsey outdoors, baking something sweet, or cheering on the Chiefs at watch parties with friends and family.

Emma is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed to practice in the state of Missouri. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Northwest Missouri State University. After taking a year to stay home with her son, Emma went on to pursue her M.S. in Behavior Analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno, graduating in 2025. She became board certified shortly after completing her degree.

Emma has experience working with children ages 1-14 with a variety of diagnoses and developmental needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and PICA. She has worked with children throughout her career and describes herself as a true "kid at heart." Her favorite area to teach within ABA is communication. She believes that helping children effectively communicate their wants, needs, and feelings can have a meaningful impact on their quality of life, as well as the lives of their families. Her passion for communication may have started at home with her pet bird, Eddie, who can talk and especially loves asking for kisses!

Emma grew up in a military family and had the opportunity to live in several places around the world. Her experiences exposed her to a variety of cultures, communities, and ways of life, including spending two years in Germany, where she traveled throughout Europe. She eventually settled in Kansas City to finish high school and has proudly called Kansas City home ever since. Outside of work, Emma enjoys exploring new places and making memories with her four-year-old son. She also coaches his soccer team and loves spending time with her family, including at their family-owned restaurant, The Cove.

Janet is Riley ABA’s Intake Coordinator and the welcoming guide for families beginning their journey with us. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rockhurst University and six years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician at Riley, Janet brings both expertise and heart to every conversation.

Her background in direct therapy gives her a unique understanding of the process, allowing her to support families with insight, empathy, and care. Janet is bilingual and takes special pride in assisting Spanish-speaking families, ensuring communication is warm, clear, and inclusive.

Outside of work, Janet enjoys life’s simple pleasures. She’s always on the hunt for the best matcha or BLT in Kansas City, loves shopping trips with her energetic niece, and spends as much time outdoors as she can—whether that means a scenic hike or a picnic on a sunny afternoon. 

Danyelle attended Northwest Missouri State University for both the Bachelor’s program in Psychology and Sociology and the Master’s program in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources.

She has been with Riley ABA for six years, serving in a variety of roles that have given her valuable insight and a strong, employee-centered approach to her work within the company.

Outside of work, Danyelle enjoys reading, spending time with her family, fostering dogs, and traveling.

Patsy has 20+ years of educating medical providers in the medical claims reimbursement process, with the last 7 years focused in the ABA community. Patsy's mother instilled the understanding and importance of behavioral health awareness at an early age, being a psychiatric nurse herself. That, along with Patsy's first job, at the age of eight years old, cleaning her father's insurance agency, makes her current role as an ABA insurance reimbursement specialist almost inevitable.

Patsy and Sara Riley first met in 2018 while Patsy was working in the SaaS software industry and onboarded Sara when she first opened Riley ABA. Patsy's passion for high quality customer experience and continuously taking on new challenges made for successful endeavors in consulting, sales, head of operations and management prior to joining the Riley Team.

In her personal time, you can usually find Patsy in her kitchen cooking up something spicy, volunteering with dog rescues or traveling the world.

Patsy has 20+ years of educating medical providers in the medical claims reimbursement process, with the last 7 years focused in the ABA community. Patsy's mother instilled the understanding and importance of behavioral health awareness at an early age, being a psychiatric nurse herself. That, along with Patsy's first job, at the age of eight years old, cleaning her father's insurance agency, makes her current role as an ABA insurance reimbursement specialist almost inevitable.

Patsy and Sara Riley first met in 2018 while Patsy was working in the SaaS software industry and onboarded Sara when she first opened Riley ABA. Patsy's passion for high quality customer experience and continuously taking on new challenges made for successful endeavors in consulting, sales, head of operations and management prior to joining the Riley Team.

In her personal time, you can usually find Patsy in her kitchen cooking up something spicy, volunteering with dog rescues or traveling the world.

Jai Washington is a lifelong Kansas City, MO resident. Jai has been an Office Manager at Riley ABA & Autism Center for two years, with over 10 years of experience in scheduling and management. Jai is also a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide.

Jai is also the mother of an autistic child, which increased her eagerness to come on board with the team to learn and grow.

Jai enjoys reading, decorating and spending free time with family & friends.