Center Staff - Waypoint

Jessica Bowers

Founder and Executive Director- M. Ed. in Special Education, BCBA

Jessica Bowers Founder & Program Director

Jessica is a 15-year teaching veteran and curriculum developer, with experience developing individualized education goals for a wide range of learners. She never saw herself as a behavioral therapist, but then she became a mother-and that changed everything!

Jessica is the mom of four sons, including one who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of four. Through her own experience navigating a special needs diagnosis, she became a passionate advocate for children who learn differently and their families. Her own experiences living with and loving a child with autism fueled her desire to bring compassionate behavioral solutions to other families like hers.

Jessica has spent the last ten years working with children with special needs in church, scouts, and educational settings. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys running, adventure travel, and embarrassing her teenagers.

About Jessica

Reagan Cox

Clinical Director - MS in Experimental Psychology, BCBA

Reagan Cox

Reagan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She graduated from Texas Christian University with her Masters in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis in behavior analysis. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in the same field. In graduate school, her research focuses on verbal behavior. Reagan began working in the field of ABA and became an RBT after graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2016.

Reagan has a younger brother who was diagnosed with Autism when she was 6 and he was 4 years old. When he began in-home ABA therapy a few years later, Reagan would always want to watch and be involved in the sessions. Since then, she has known that she wanted to be involved in the field of ABA.

When she’s not working or conducting research for school, Reagan loves cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors with her husband and dog. If the weather’s nice, you can usually find her on her paddleboard somewhere along the Trinity River.

About Reagan

Eliana Buss

Behavioral Interventionist - RBT - Program Manager

Eliana Buss

Eliana graduated from Texas Christian University in May of 2020 with a BS in Nutrition. She is currently pursuing her RBT certification and loves how every day at work brings new joys and challenges. When she isn’t at work she enjoys taking her dog on long walks and riding her bike.

About Eliana

Cortney Magyarics

Behavioral Interventionist - RBT

Cortney Magyarics

Cortney graduated from Waldorf University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2020 with her BA in Psychology and a minor in Health Care Management. During this time, Cortney has enjoyed working in the ABA field and loves to see every client's progress and growth.

Cortney has found that her true passion is to continue working in the ABA field and has decided to obtain her BCBA certification. She will be starting a Masters program in the summer of 2021 at the University of North Texas.

Cortney recently moved to the DFW area from Ohio. She spends her free time exploring the area, trying new restaurants, and cuddling with her cat, Sassafras.

About Cortney

Taleah Allen

Behavioral Interventionist - RBT

Taleah Allen

Taleah is a recent high school graduate. She had the privilege of being a dual enrollment student at North Central Texas College, earning 25 college credits during high school. She is currently working on her RBT certification and plans on attending the University of North Texas next year.

One of Taleah’s favorite verses that she lives by is Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work enthusiastically as if working for the Lord and not for men”.

When she is not in a therapy session Taleah is a full-time college student who enjoys theatre and crocheting.

About Taleah

Evan Bowers

Behavioral Interventionist - RBT

Evan Bowers

Evan is a college sophomore at North Central Texas College, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts. He is one of four children, including two brothers with autism, so helping individuals with disabilities is a passion that has been a part of his entire life.

When he is not working or studying, he plays the piano, sings, and performs in musical theatre performances at community theatres across the Metroplex, as well as teaching Sunday School at church and performing in the church youth choir. He has participated in Boy Scouts as a leader for four years and will complete his Eagle Scout requirement this semester.

About Evan

Gia Abrajano

Behavioral Interventionist

Gia Abrajano

Coming soon...

About Gia

Alyssa Valesquez

Behavioral Interventionist

Alyssa Valesquez

Alyssa graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She is currently attending graduate school through Kansas University, to obtain her Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis. She has 3 years of experience in the ABA field, and is filled with joy seeing the progress each individual makes!

Alyssa loves painting, and enjoys nature! She loves to travel and try new things; as well as spending time in the ocean. If she could have any pet in the world it would be a miniature pig!

About Alyssa

Ashley Yarwood

Behavioral Interventionist - RBT

Ashley Yarwood

Ashley Yarwood is a driven and skilled RBT with 11-years of experience effectively aiding children and young adults in clinical, home, school, and community settings. She began her ABA training at Easter Seals-North Texas Child Development Center while pursuing a BA in Psychology from UT-Permian Basin.

She is passionate about helping clients gain and enhance their skill repertoire using behavior modification techniques.

Ashley lives in Fort Worth with her husband, Russell, and their two little boys. She enjoys dance, swimming, Ranger games, and making memories with her family and friends.

About Ashley

Gabe Kilpatrick

Behavioral Interventionist - RBT

Gabe Kilpatrick

Gabe is originally from rainy Seattle but has lived in the DFW area for 12 years. Gabe has been working in the behavioral health field for two years and has experience with children in the home and clinical settings.

Growing up with a sister, cousin, and best friend on the autism spectrum contributed to Gabe's interest in the ABA field.

"I would say my heart is firmly planted in this field, and I love every second of what I do, thanks to those interactions." Gabe has a huge passion for improving the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum.

About Gabe

Elizabeth Soto

Behavioral Interventionist

Elizabeth Soto

About Elizabeth

Jenna Lee

Behavioral Interventionist

Jenna Lee

Coming soon...

About Jenna