Clinical Director, Arizona

Courtney Erker-Knappe, BCBA

Courtney received her board certification in August of 2017 and has been practicing as a BCBA since then in all settings.

Servicing:
Arizona

About Courtney Erker-Knappe, BCBA

Courtney is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master's in Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017. She has been actively practicing ABA in various settings since 2017, including in-home, school-based, and clinic environments. Courtney is passionate about supporting Arizona’s BCBAs and behavior technicians in developing their skills to provide compassionate and effective ABA services that address the unique needs of each family we support.

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Our Best-In-Class Executive Team

Steven Zauderer
Chief Executive Officer

Steven Zauderer, CEO of Cross River Therapy, is a leader in the healthcare industry for over 10 years.

Yitzi Segal
Chief Operating Officer

Yitzi is passionate about building employee alignment with company goals to achieve success.

Kristin Randy, BCBA LBA
Chief Clinical Officer

Kristin has been working with children diagnosed with disabilities in the home, school and clinic settings since 2012.

Kelley Kallon
Director of Clinical Quality Assurance

Kelley Kallon is the Director of Clinical Quality Assurance at Cross River Therapy, where she supports clinicians and ensures high-quality, ethical care.

Courtney Erker-Knappe, BCBA
Clinical Director, Arizona

Courtney received her board certification in August of 2017 and has been practicing as a BCBA since then in all settings.

Cydney Weinstein, BCBA LBA
Director of Operational Training

Cydney is the Director of Operational Training at Cross River Therapy, supporting new staff and providing ABA services in Charlotte.

Nick Miller, BCBA, LBA
Supervision Program Leader

Nick received a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Bay Path University and passed his board exam to become a BCBA in July

Veronica Tighe, BCBA
Clinical Director, New Mexico

Veronica Tighe values learning and supporting others to achieve their personal, clinical and professional goals.

Pam Rauen
Clinical Research Trainer

Pam Rauen, a BCBA with 14+ years of experience, is a Clinical Research Trainer who advances clinical excellence through research, education, and professional events.

Karen Zitouni, BCBA
Director of Compliance Operations

Karen, with a master’s in Exceptional Education & ABA and 8+ years of experience, is Director of Compliance Operations at Cross River Therapy, ensuring audits, compliance, and quality care.

Katie Smith, MA, BCBA, LBA
Assistant Director of Clinical Training

Katie, a BCBA and LBA since 2020, has experience across settings with ages 2–18 and specializes in behavior reduction. As a clinical trainer, she mentors and supports fellow BCBAs.

Moshe Mandelbaum
Chief Financial Officer

Moshe Mandelbaum serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Cross River Therapy where he oversees accounting, tax, financial operations, and growth initiatives.

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