Meet The Team!
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Edaliz O'Bear M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (Owner/Clinical Director)
Edaliz O'Bear M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (Owner/Clinical Director)
Edaliz O'Bear began her career when she enlisted into the National Guard as a Military Police in 2004. After 2 years, she had the opportunity to transfer to a Psychological Operations unit in the Army Reserves. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology in 2013, and finished her military career in 2014 after 10 years of service.
After her military service, Edaliz worked as an ABA therapist while she completed her Masters in Education at Liberty University (2017) and a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University (2018). Edaliz became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2019 after completing 1500 hours of supervised fieldwork. Edaliz has begun working towards her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
Edaliz's experience includes:
Early intervention, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary
Discreet Trial Training (DTT)
Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
Parent Training
Skill acquisition programming
Toilet Training
Functional Behavior Assessments (home, community, and school settings)
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Crisis Intervention
Nathaniel O'Bear MS, BCBA, LBA (Owner/Business Management & Finance)
Nathaniel O'Bear MS, BCBA, LBA (Owner/Business Management & Finance)
Nathaniel (Nate) O’Bear started his career upon enlistment into the US Army Reserves as a Lithographer in 2003. After his first tour in Iraq in 2007, Nate transferred into the Regular Army as a Military police officer. Nate was released from active duty after two more deployments in 2009 and 2011. He earned his Bachelors in Business Administration from DeVry University in 2014 and then completed his Masters in Accounting and Financial Management in 2015. Nate joined Dot Foods, Inc in 2015 and held various roles including credit analyst, accounts receivable supervisor, lean leader, and operations management trainee.
While working at Dot, Nate completed his Doctorate in Business Administration in 2019 and then earned his Master’s of Science in Psychology in 2022. Nate started working as a Registered Behavior Technician in 2022 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2023 after completing 1500 hours of concentrated supervised fieldwork.
Nathan’s experience includes:
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
Toilet Training
Crisis Intervention Instructor
CPR/First Aid Instructor
Parent Training
Functional Behavior Assessments (home, community, and school settings)
Samuel Woolsey, RBT
(Owner/Office Manager)
Samuel Woolsey, RBT
(Owner/Office Manager)
Sammy is a versatile Office Manager who handles our company's Human Resources, IT systems, and insurance billing. Proudly on the autism spectrum, Samuel brings a distinct neurodivergent perspective to the team. He is passionate about workplace efficiency and fostering inclusive environments where diverse minds can thrive.
Jesi Hendricks M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Jesi Hendricks M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Jesi Music began her career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in 2021. Two years later, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with the honor of Summa Cum Laude. Following the completion of her BA, she began pursuing a degree in Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Cincinnati and graduated in 2025. She is currently a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Crystina Foreman, Student Analyst
Crystina Foreman, Student Analyst
Crystina Foreman is currently a student analyst. She graduated in 2020 from Washington State University with a BS in Psychology. She joined the ABA field in 2022 after working briefly in early childhood education. While working as an RBT she learned that she enjoys behavior analysis and started her Masters program in 2023! After receiving her BCBA she hopes to continue working with children with disabilities.
Melody Crews, Lead RBT
Melody Crews, Lead RBT
Melody joined the Bloom team as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in 2024. She has always been passionate about advocacy and chose a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) after experiencing firsthand the positive impact it had on her son and their family. Melody is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized support to each of her clients. Her commitment, leadership, and supportive nature earned her the role of Lead Therapist. She plans to continue her education and pursue certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), allowing her to further expand her impact on the families she serves.
Madison Pleasant, Lead RBT
Madison Pleasant, Lead RBT
Madison Pleasant has been a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) since 2022 and joined the Bloom team in 2023. Through her dedication, strong work ethic, and consistent support of both clients and colleagues, she quickly became a valued member of the team. In recognition of her outstanding performance and leadership, Madison was promoted to Shift Lead, a role in which she continues to excel and is committed to growing professionally.
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