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

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

Taylor Novarro

Behavioral Interventionist

Taylor Novarro

Taylor graduated from Texas Tech University with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Psychology. During her time in college, she volunteered at the Burkhart Center for Autism Research. From there, she became involved with the philanthropy Autism Speaks. Taylor volunteered with Autism Speaks through all four years of college and wanted to continue to make a difference. Taylor is currently studying to become RBT certified and has experience in-home and in-clinic therapy.

She also completed two marketing internships while in college, expanding her knowledge of marketing and public relations in the community.

Taylor likes to hang out with her family and friends by the pool, travel, and try new food places in town in her free time!

About Taylor

Kiarra Simpson

Behavioral Interventionist - RBT

Kiarra Simpson

Kiarra is an RBT and has been in the ABA field for two years. She enjoys working with children in a safe and fun environment and believes being an RBT is rewarding and exciting. Her favorite part of the job is watching the children learn and develop new skills. Kiarra is very excited to be part of the Waypoint community.

In her free time, Kiarra enjoys spending time with her family and friends and hanging out with her two brothers, two guinea pigs, and her puppy. She also loves to find new movies and television shows to watch or DIY crafts.

About Kiarra

Jodi Kaufman

Behavioral Interventionist - RBT

Jodi Kaufman

Jodi has a degree in Psychology with a minor in Elementary Education. Although she started her career in Human Resources, she found her true passion in ABA therapy and working with the special needs community. Jodi enjoys conducting in-home therapy, providing equine therapy & teaching life skills in a respite program. She is super excited to have joined the amazing team at Waypoint to continue to make a difference in the lives of children with autism and provide compassionate support/education to their families.

Jodi lives in Flower Mound with her husband and two scruffy rescue pups. They have raised four boys together, but the nest is now empty, so she can't get enough energy from working with young children. When not at work, she enjoys all things outdoors, hiking, yoga, traveling, and cooking.

About Jodi

William Bradford

Behavioral Interventionist

William Bradford

William has recently moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is a recent graduate from the Virginia Military Institute.

Currently, Will is working on his RBT certification and has been teaching kickboxing to children with Autism for nine years. Will has enjoyed teaching since childhood and loves watching students grow.

Outside of Waypoint, William enjoys weightlifting, martial arts, writing, and cooking.

About Will

Gia Abrajano

Behavioral Interventionist

Gia Abrajano

Coming soon...

About Gia

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