Alysia earned a Master’s degree in Anthropology of Childhood, Youth, and Education at Brunel University in West London. She had previously attended CSU Sacramento where she studied Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavioral Analysis. While in the UK she did her dissertation work at a hostel for vulnerable youth and has since worked extensively with children and youth in the foster care system and in group homes.

She has a strong behavioral background with experience supervising behavioral therapy for children and youth with developmental disabilities and severe behavioral difficulties. Alysia’s extensive experience in both direct care and supervision of care has helped her to mentor GOALS staff as Director of Education.