About Us
EveryDay ABA is a consulting practice founded by a diverse team of BCBAs and behavioral professionals who are passionate about making behavior analysis accessible, ethical, and effective across real-world settings.
We bring over 30 years of combined experience in residential, day program, and family-based services—and we’re here to help your organization thrive. We support agencies and care teams in meeting California’s DDS Behavioral Services Mandate-and go beyond minimum compliance to create environments that truly support dignity, independence, and quality of life. We specialize in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan by partnering with agencies, families, and care teams to build meaningful, compliant, and sustainable systems of behavioral support.
We also provide Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) consultation and customized staff development solutions that strengthen team performance, improve retention, and foster inclusive, trauma-informed workplace cultures.
Paola Ortiz, Ed.M., B.C.B.A, NADD-CC
Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Podcast Host
Paola Ortiz is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), college professor, and executive leader with over 20 years of experience in applied behavior analysis, mental health, and clinical operations. She holds a Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University and is certified by the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD-CC). She also holds a certificate in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) from the Florida Institute of Technology, which fuels her strengths in systems thinking, change management, and sustainable performance improvement.
Paola has led large-scale clinical operations as an Executive Director, managing complex programs and teams across residential, in-home, clinic-based, and community-based settings. Her leadership emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care, grounded in regulatory compliance and operational excellence. In her role as Director of Behavioral Health, she oversaw suicide prevention initiatives, therapy and counseling services, and substance use disorder programs—bringing an integrated and equity-focused lens to behavioral health systems.
Paola is also a dynamic speaker and trainer, delivering professional development workshops on topics ranging from ABA and trauma-informed care to equity in leadership and parent education. Her engaging style and ability to translate behavioral science into real-world solutions make her a trusted voice across clinical, academic, and community settings.
An educator at heart, Paola has taught college-level psychology courses for over a decade, including Principles of Learning and Behavior Modification, Social Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods. Her classroom approach emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and real-world relevance—values that deeply inform her consulting and leadership practice.
In addition to founding EveryDay ABA, Paola serves as Co-Secretary of the First Generation Harvard Alumni Board of Directors, where she helps support access to higher education and advocates for equity and representation. She also leads a Lean in Circle for women BCBAs, creating space for mentorship, empowerment, and leadership development for women in behavior analysis.
Enthusiastic about guiding the next generation of leaders, Paola is a champion of women’s leadership, culturally responsive care, and service to under-resourced communities. Her work is grounded in the belief that behavioral science, when applied with compassion and cultural humility, can transform not only individual lives—but entire systems.
Leslie Carter, MPH
Change Management Consultant | Podcast Co-Host
Leslie Carter is a Change Management Consultant with over 14 years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in applying behavioral science to improve organizational performance and leadership practices. She holds a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Mental Health from National University.
Throughout her career, Leslie has served in leadership and consulting roles including behavior supervisor, program administrator, and behavioral consultant. Her work has focused on helping organizations, teams, and leaders implement evidence-based behavioral strategies that improve performance, strengthen workplace culture, and support sustainable systems change. By bridging principles from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with organizational leadership practices, Leslie helps businesses design environments that support accountability, effective communication, and measurable outcomes.
Leslie is also the founding co-host of the EveryDay ABA podcast, where she and her team translate behavioral science into practical strategies for everyday life, leadership, and workplace dynamics. Her work is driven by a commitment to making behavioral science accessible and actionable, helping individuals and organizations create meaningful and lasting change.
Brittanny Lyles
Training & Development Consultant | Podcast Co-host
Brittanny Lyles is a training and development consultant with over ten years of experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. Her work spans direct support, behavioral services, and program leadership across residential and community-based settings serving both adults and adolescents with complex support needs. She began her career on the front lines as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and later advanced into leadership roles supporting Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes. Throughout her career, Brittanny has trained and mentored staff on program regulations, crisis prevention strategies such as CPI and Ukeru, CPR and First Aid, and safety protocols that help teams respond effectively in high-needs environments.
Brittanny is passionate about building practical systems that support both staff and the individuals they serve. Her work focuses on staff development, operational systems, and training structures that strengthen team performance, improve safety, and create respectful, person-centered environments.
As a founding co-host of the EveryDay ABA podcast, Brittanny helps translate behavioral science into everyday life—connecting research to real-world experiences in work, relationships, and personal growth. Her approach blends practical insight, lived experience, and behavioral principles to make meaningful behavior change accessible and sustainable.