The Place for Children with Autism
Ana Barajas has a diverse work experience. Ana started their career as a Medical Receptionist at DuPage Medical Group in 2017, where they greeted and checked in patients, handled insurance calls, and assisted patients with exercises. From 2019 to 2021, Ana worked as a Behavioral Technician at Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education, providing 1:1 therapy in various settings and acting as a mentor for new employees. In 2021, they joined Westside Children's Therapy as a Registered Behavioral Technician & Program Coordinator, where they provided therapy and organized social group activities. Currently, Ana is working at The Place for Children with Autism as a Lead Registered Behavior Technician, implementing treatment protocols and providing training to staff.
Ana Barajas earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Lewis University, where they studied from 2013 to 2017. Ana then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Cincinnati, starting in 2022. Ana also holds a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician, which they obtained from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in December 2020.