Our Team
Theresa Yakich, Phd, BCBA-D
Vice President of Clinic Operations
Dr. Theresa Yakich is the Vice President of Clinic Operations for Comprehensive Autism Care and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Doctoral level.
For almost 25 years, Theresa has been providing behavior analytic services within the educational, community, and clinical settings to individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and behavioral needs.
Theresa’s research interests include parent and staff training, and her work is published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. She is passionate about CAC’s role in promoting the practice of integrated care in the local New Mexico community, bringing together talented practitioners, and helping families access care for their children.
Valerie Rogers, Phd, BCBA-D
Executive Clinical Director
Dr. Valerie Rogers leads Comprehensive Autism Care’s in-home and remote services programs and serves as President Elect on the Board of Directors for the California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA). She earned her Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2011 and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2008. Dr. Rogers began her work in behavior analysis at Western Michigan University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Lee Honors College. Her clinical focus is on behavior analytic intervention for children with developmental delays and autism, particularly skill acquisition and reduction of challenging behaviors.
Her research interests include clinical outcomes of ABA, response variability, and reinforcement and extinction effects. She has presented her work at national and state conferences.
Sherie Terranova
Operations Director
Sherie Terranova is Comprehensive Autism Care’s Operations Director. She has been in practice management for over 20 years.
She started managing operations by becoming a practice manager for a veterinary hospital before making her way to ABA Therapy in 2011.
She loves being an integral part of a growing company and has a passionate commitment to first-rate client care.
Sherie thrives by supporting CAC’s wonderful staff who make a difference in the lives of the exceptional children at our centers.
Courtney Cranford
Human Resource Director
Courtney Cranford is the Human Resources Director at Comprehensive Autism Care. She has been with the company since 2019, holding several clinical and administrative support positions before transitioning to HR Director in 2024.
She is driven by passion for connecting the organizational mission with employee experience, building a strong workplace culture, and aligning company initiatives with employee voices.
Courtney spends her free time exploring Colorado with her spouse and two dogs, reading, and finding new thrift shops.