Who We Are
We are here to partner.
At Blue Bridge the future is exciting! We believe that it is a place of possibility and the destination of dreams. Usually it looks like hope, potential, and imagination, bound together by optimism for what’s to come.
But for parents of children with Autism, the future can feel foggy. For many, it’s filled with more fear than excitement, more worry than hope. When just getting through the day can seem like a challenge, thinking past tomorrow can seem impossible. Long-term vision is often traded for the immediate practicality of right now.
Doing the best they can with the tools they have, parents and teachers set plans to help, guide and evaluate along the way. But these children often need more pointed guidance and specialists who can help bridge the gap in their learning and set them up for future success.
Our team members are extremely important and help us accomplish our goals.
Here at Blue Bridge we strive to find and train the very best to work with our families. Our staff has a passion to facilitate growth and enrich the lives of the individuals and their families.
At Blue Bridge, we value relationships, which means more consistent care for families and peace of mind for everyone.
Get to know us!
Bri Kuhatschek / Founding Partner, BCBA
Meet Bri! Bri has been working with individuals with various needs for over 10 years. She began her career as a special education teacher before transitioning to direct inclusive camp experiences at SpringHill. In 2017, Bri recognized a reoccurring gap that existed when behaviors overshadowed a learner’s potential. She decided to follow her passion and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to propel the mission that everyone has the ability to learn when we respect the dignity of what they have to offer.
She has worked for community mental health and led other local ABA programs. Bri has a unique gift to service young children all the way through adulthood and is our go-to when working with adolescents and young adults.
“We exist so that families and their communities can grow together and so that those which we serve can share their abilities to make our world a better place. We start in the home, but our goal is always to generalize beyond those walls.“
Erin Matlosz / Founding Partner, BCBA-D
Meet Erin! Erin is a fully licensed clinical psychologist and BCBA-D. She has been working with children and adolescents in the mental and behavioral health field for over 15 years. Erin spent several years of her career working at a local private practice where she provided outpatient therapy to families and individuals ranging in age from 18 months to 18+ years, presenting with a variety of concerns. While working in this setting, Erin began to specialize in working with individuals identified as being on the Autism Spectrum. She realized that there was a substantial need for therapy in the child and family’s natural environment, including home, school, and daycare settings, and this led her to develop and lead an Applied Behavior Analysis program.
Erin’s passion is working with children from the early toddler years through early elementary, helping to teach and foster independence with the skills needed to be successful not only at home but in mainstream educational and community settings. She strives to make the therapy experience low-stress and fun for the child. Erin specializes in early verbal behavior approaches to treatment and is our go-to for our youngest learners.
“We believe in a family- and community-centered approach to therapy. ABA is unique in that it can be provided in an individual’s natural environment, promoting skill development in areas most crucial to maximizing an individual’s potential and improving their quality of life.”
Dani Cool / Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Meet Dani! Dani began working with individuals with autism at the age of 12 when she would volunteer alongside her mother. Being involved in the ASD community has always felt natural for Dani and ultimately prompted her to pursue an educational opportunity that provided more strategies to connect with kids and families.
Since becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Dani has been an ally and advocate for individuals in the school, community, and home settings. Her passion for connection fuels her to create opportunities for others to engage with the autistic population in a social capacity while supporting access to new experiences for those with ASD.
“ABA allows us to work closely with parents in every aspect of a kid’s life. I love that we can narrow down one socially significant behavior and target it in a variety of settings so that individuals and their families can build strong relationships with each other.”
Ashton Bjork / Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Meet Ashton! Ashton is a graduate of Arizona State University with an undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University. Ashton enjoys going to sporting events and concerts with friends. She finds value in community partnerships and is passionate about helping to facilitate fun learning opportunities outside of the home for our clients.
Divine / Second Year Graduate Assistant
Meet Divine! Divine is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Master’s in Education and is pursuing her BCBA certification. Divine enjoys shopping, working out, and making products for her business. She started in the field as a technician and quickly developed a passion for helping kids learn and grow using behavioral principles. She recently decided to take steps to pursue certification and is excited to witness the growth and maturity of those individuals with whom she is fortunate enough to work.
Leeanna / Second Year Graduate Assistant
Meet Leeanna! Leeanna is a graduate student studying for a master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis through Ball State University. She completed her undergraduate degree at Grand Valley State University. In her free time, Leeanna enjoys reading, going to the gym, and watching funny TikTok videos. A friend introduced her to the field of ABA and she has enjoyed the personal growth she has experienced through the support of her supervisors and co-workers. The trust fostered between herself and the kids she works with motivates her work.
Amber / First Year Graduate Assistant
Meet Amber! Amber is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. She enjoys browsing Amazon and spending time with her friends! Amber did not know much about neurodivergent individuals before working in ABA and now enjoys being able to celebrate successes with families, friends, and the individuals she supports. Amber’s passion is to grow as an ally for those she has the opportunity to work alongside.
Allison / Behavior Technician
Meet Allison! Allison is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. She enjoys working and stays busy doing make-up for weddings. When she has free time, she enjoys spending time outside with her pup. Allison has a long history of working in the field of ABA and is excited to get back into the therapy world after taking a short break. Helping kids become the best versions of themselves continues to motivate her work.
Anna / Behavior Technician
Meet Anna! Anna is attending Grand Valley State University and studying to be a Speech Pathologist. She enjoys baking, going for walks, and listening to good podcasts in her free time. Originally from the east side of the state, Anna came to Blue Bridge with experience working in the field. She appreciates that kids progress daily, regardless of where the day begins, and therefore, sees each day as a win.
Bre / Behavior Technician
Meet Bre! Bre is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Education at Grand Valley State University. Bre enjoys reading and shopping! She is invested in each of her clients and values the relationships built with families through our work. Through these connections, Bre has seen behavior change and is passionate about helping create those opportunities for others.
Bri / Behavior Technician
Meet Bri! Bri is a Grand Rapids Community College graduate who has worked in child development for many years. She loves iced coffee and watching funny TikTok videos in her free time. Her passion for ABA is driven by the emphasis on 1-on-1 teaching and the pairing process. She is motivated by the teaching methods ABA promotes and the bonds she has been able to develop with kids and their families over time.
Carly / Behavior Technician
Meet Carly! Carly is enrolled at GRCC for pre-psychology and is still exploring options for her profession. She is crafty and loves to spend time creating new things. Through other experiences, Carly has worked with kids, but since taking the job has enjoyed the 1-on-1 aspect of ABA as she can now provide assistance when a little extra support is needed.
Elena / Behavior Technician
Meet Elena! Elena is passionate about helping others reach their full potential. She has always had an interest in growth, healing, and progress. When it was recommended to her that she may enjoy ABA, she gave it a try and fell in love with the work! In her free time, Elena enjoys spending time in nature, with loved ones, and shopping.
Emily / Behavior Technician
Meet Emily! Emily is a student at Grand Rapids Community College. She enjoys spending time with her dog and her family. She is an artist and also cooks in her spare time. Emily has worked as a technician for a number of years and appreciates each child’s unique personality. She has seen lives benefit from ABA and wants to continue to be a part of the positive change.
Kathleen / Behavior Technician
Meet Kathleen! Kathleen is an undergraduate student at Grand Valley State University. She enjoys playing card or board games with roommates and watching the latest hits on Hulu or Netflix! Kathleen took a freshman-year behavior management course, which sparked an interest in learning more about the field. The relationships she has developed with individuals now continue to motivate her work.
Maddie / Behavior Technician
Meet Maddie! Maddie graduated from Saranac High School. In her free time, she enjoys playing beach volleyball and spending time with friends. Maddie became a behavior technician to help kids grow and improve their skills. Her passion for this work is fueled by working with parents to see their children accomplish something they have been hoping for or had not thought possible.
Montana / Behavior Technician
Meet Montana! Montana has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University. She loves playing video games and enjoys going for hikes or even short walks through vintage shops for specialty items. Montana has remained a technician in this field because of the relationships she has developed with clients and their families. She loves to see the positive changes that can occur when kids have access to consistent care that allows them to acquire new skills.
Sarah / Behavior Technician
Meet Sarah! Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and is currently taking time to work with kids one-on-one. She loves to thrift and browse garage sales. Sarah is a master at finding new, fun ways to motivate kids! She loves the good moments but also sees how necessary she is when difficult ones occur. Children's infectious joy fuels her passion to help all kids learn.
Want to join us?
If you have a passion for working with autism and are interested in gaining more information about becoming a member of our team, we would love to hear from you.
We are happy to offer a starting pay of $18 an hour and mileage reimbursement when traveling from one client’s home to another.