Asha Bhakta Ph.d2, Bcba-D

Asha Bhakta, Ph.D., BCBA-D has an extensive work experience in the field of autism and related disorders. Asha started their career as a Senior Therapist at Bill and Poita Cernius in 1999, where they worked until 2003. From 1999 to 2004, they also held the role of Senior Therapist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD). Asha then progressed to become a Supervisor at CARD from 2004 to 2006. In 2006, they founded Creative Solutions for Hope and has been serving as the CEO of the company since then.

Asha Bhakta, Ph.D2, BCBA-D has a diverse education history. Asha obtained their Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine in 1999. Asha then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno, which they completed between 2000 and 2004. Following that, they attended The Chicago School where they earned two separate Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees. The first Ph.D, completed at an unknown start year, is in Applied Behavior Analysis. The second Ph.D, completed in 2020, is in Organizational Leadership.

In addition to their extensive education, they hold the certification of Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). However, the specific date of obtaining this certification is not provided.