Meet Our Award Winning Team
Renee Keisman, MAT, BCBA
Founder & CEO
Renee founded Love 2 Learn in 2008 to help out just a few families in the area. However, Love 2 Learn grew into a multidisciplinary practice of ABA, Early Intervention, ST and OT to reach over 4000 families across numerous regions in Southern California in the last 15 years.
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Destini Kulik MA, BCBA, LBA
Chief Operating Officer
Destini was an undergraduate at the University of Southern California where her fascination with behavior began when she took a Behavioral Neuroscience class and Interpersonal Relationships class and realized the basics were the same. Behavior analysis is everywhere.
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She attended the University of the Pacific where she continued on her diverse path of behavior analysis by earning a Masters degree in Psychology with a breadth of experience including Behavioral Medicine, Psychopharmacology, and Biofeedback. She has worked within a variety of disciplines but shifted her focus to Applied Behavior Analysis with those with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Mental Health Disorders ranging from youth through adulthood in locations such as homes, schools, group homes, and state facilities.
Over the course of her experiences she found joy in the assurance of quality services and growth through the systematic review of processes, streamlining of procedures and training, and interdepartmental cooperation.
Team work makes the dream work and she’s excited to be a part of the Love 2 Learn family.
In her free time she enjoys traveling, fitness, spending time with her friends and family, brunching, and binge-watching good shows. Her personal passion is for everyone to see that behavior analysis is everywhere but it’s not everything and to remember to stay curious, clever, compassionate, and classy.
June Moetului
Director of Administrative Services
June has over 10 years of experience in the field of administration within various industries and has worked extensively in administration throughout her professional career.
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As Director of Administrative Services, she is responsible for encompassing developing infrastructure, analyzing current processes, and recommending and implementing procedural or policy changes to improve operations. She also provides input on recruiting and employee relations, information technology as well as managing our scheduling department and front office.
June believes that administration is the back-bone of the daily business operations. In carrying out her responsibility as Director of Administrative Services, her goal is to ensure that the entire administrative function is strategically aligned with all other business functions and supports the successful creation, launch, execution and sustainability of Love 2 Learn and all it has to offer. June values participation in community with memberships in professional groups such as Cal Chambers, PIHRA, Connect: Professional Women’s Network, Project Management Community and National Association of Professional Women.
Diego Keisman, B. A.
Compliance Officer & Revenue Cycle Coordinator
Diego Keisman joined the Love 2 Learn team in November 2018 after a 16 year role at Quest Diagnostics as Lead Clinical Scientist in the Biochemical Genetics Department.
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Diego earned a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry with a minor in Biology from Chapman University. Prior to his entry to health care, Diego served in the United States Navy for 4 years 92-96, as a MM3. Lastly, Diego earned his certification to be a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist.
At Love 2 Learn Diego spends his time assuring that we are up to date in our compliance, technology, and leading our finance department.
Ana Salgado, M.A., BCBA
Director of Clinical Development
Ana received her BA in Women’s Studies and Public Policy with a concentration in Health and Population from the University of California, Riverside in 2012.
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She attended Florida Institute of Technology where she completed her BCaBA requirements. She went on to receive her MA in Behavior Analysis with a concentration in Autism in 2016 from Ball State University.
Ana was introduced to the field of Behavior Analysis in 2012 when subbing as Special Education aide and quickly shifted her career aspirations to focus on Behavior Analysis. Since beginning her Behavior Analysis career, Ana has served as a special education classroom aide, behavior technician, behavior interventionist, parent consultant, and clinical supervisor to individuals of various ages. Ana is excited to become a mentor and create support systems for Love 2 Learn staff pursuing their BCBAs.
Ruben Rodriguez, Jr., M.A., BCBA
Regional Director of North Orange County and Inland Empire
Ruben received his BA in Psychology from California State University Long Beach in 2007.
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He attended Alliant International University and received his MA in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2010. Ruben was introduced to the field of Behavior Analysis in 2011 at Love 2 Learn and has been enriching the lives of the families and professionals he serves.
Ruben completed his Behavior Analysis online coursework from University of North Texas and became a BCBA in 2016. Since beginning his Behavior Analysis career Ruben has served as a behavior interventionist, parent consultant, and clinical supervisor to individuals of various ages. In addition to supporting our families and staff in our North Region, Ruben runs the Lead Behavior Interventionist program at Love 2 Learn, providing mentorship and support for the continued growth of BI’s. When asked why he has stayed committed to Love 2 Learn as long as he has. Ruben shared, it’s the little things, the way Love 2 Learn shows they genuinely care. Ruben is one that chooses his words carefully and so when he talks all listen.
Marlee Wier, M.S., BCBA
Regional Director of South Orange County and San Diego
Marlee Wier is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities since 2009.
Kim Sullivan, M.E.D., BCBA
Senior Clinical Program Manager
Kim Learner has been working with children since 2010 and has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2016.
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She studied Child and Family Development at San Diego State University and completed graduate level certificates focusing on Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Childhood Social Emotional Behavior Regulation. Kim then earned her Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.
Abigail Ayala, M.E.D., BCBA
Clinical Program Manager
Abigail Ayala is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities since 2013.
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She received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Fullerton State University. After graduation, she was certain she wanted to pursue employment in the helping/service community. She pursued employment opportunities working with children during which she was exposed to the field of behavior analysis.
Karla Rios, M.A., BCBA
Associate Clinical Program Manager
Karla Rios is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who received a Bachelors degree in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton.
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After that she attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she completed an M.S. in ABA.
Karla was introduced to the field of Behavior Analysis in 2015, fell in love with the field and decided to pursue a career in ABA shortly after. She has experience working as a direct therapist, parent consultant and clinical supervisor to children and adolescents between the ages of 1-20. Karla is passionate about providing clients with support in the home, clinic, community and school environments.
Melanie Ortega, MS, BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Melanie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who received her BS in Psychology, with a minor in Chemistry in her home state at the University of New Mexico.
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She was first introduced to the field of Behavior Analysis when she took a gorilla lab in 2014. She went on to pursue Optometry, but later reaffirmed her passion for Behavior Analysis when she began working at Love 2 Learn in January 2019. It was then that she realized she had a knack for play-based learning and immediately became a Registered Behavior Technician. Since then, she has been a parent consultant and a clinical supervisor. She graduated from Capella University with an MS in Psychology and a specialization in ABA. She looks forward to mentoring both parents and clients of all ages using evidence-based techniques.
Kimberly Weingartner, B.A., RBT, SLPA
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Kimberly is a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant and Registered Behavioral Technician.
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She has been working with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities since 2019. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communicative Disorders from Cal State Fullerton and minored in Linguistics! She aspires to pursue a Masters Degree and to become a Speech Language Pathologist in the near future. After graduating and immediately entering this field, her passion to support children in reaching their developmental milestones has only grown. She believes communication is the essence to human life and aspires to make a difference one word at a time.
Sharon Peach Mayer, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Sharon is a skilled speech-language pathologist with decades of experience diagnosing and spearheading treatment strategy plans for communication impairments. She has experience working with a variety of communication disorders and age levels in school and clinic settings.
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She specializes in early intervention for children birth to age 5. One of her greatest joys in life is interacting with children and helping them to achieve their highest communicative competency.
Sharon holds a Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders, a Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders, and two service credentials in speech pathology and special education.
“Language creates reality. Words have power. Speak always to create joy.” – Deepak Chopra
Phuong Nguyen, MOT, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational Therapist
Phuong received a dual BA in Psychology & Human Behavior and Criminology Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine.
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Phuong was en route to attending La Verne Law School; however, her passion for helping others grew tremendously from volunteering as a literacy tutor working one-on-one with adults, mentoring at-risk youth/teens, and volunteering at an occupational therapy pediatric clinic. To her parents’ surprise, she decided to pursue her graduate studies in occupational therapy. Phuong earned her Masters of Occupational Therapy (MOT) at Loma Linda University and graduated in 2017.
Phuong first completed her occupational therapy fieldwork focused on working with children with neurodevelopmental challenges. She then entered her occupational therapy career working with adults and specializing in cardiac, orthopedics, and stroke rehabilitation. She received her certification in physical agent modalities to help improve her clients’ functional abilities and outcomes. Phuong has felt a strong purpose to help families and clients across their lifespan to feel fulfilled, empowered, and to succeed in their daily activities. She continues to hold a special place in working with children and their families. Phuong is excited to collaborate with the team at Love 2 Learn in helping children.
Magdalena Valentin, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Magdalena specializes in training and skill in preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders arising from illness, injury, deficiency, or congenital birth defect.
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Magdalena performs testing, evaluation, and treatment of disorders relating to how patients form words, communicate, and process the speech of others. Significant diseases and conditions treated include speech disorders like stuttering and dysarthria, language disorders like articulation and phonological processing disorders, social communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders that may arise from conditions like stroke, dementia, brain injury, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, autism, hearing loss, or congenital birth defects.
Jenny Pham MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Jenny received a BA in Psychology from UC Riverside and her master’s in Communication Disorders from Cal State Long Beach.
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Jenny has worked with children and adolescents with developmental disorders since 2015. She has experience working with a variety of communication disorders and age levels in multidisciplinary clinic settings.
Orange County Pediatric Clinic:
5762 Bolsa Avenue, Suite 100
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Inland Empire Regional Office:
9431 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
San Diego Regional Office:
2244 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008