Pauline VanderGrinten, MA, LPC, LMHC, NCC BC-TMH, QS
Clinical Services Director / Supervisor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (CPAM/PL/COUNS/02)
pauline@mentalhealthci.com
1 (345) 938-7154
About Me
Pauline VanderGrinten has been working in Grand Cayman with Education Connection since 2003. She was sought out as a Cognitive-Behavioral Specialist for treating OCD/ Anxiety disorders and impulse control disorders. She remained on island for one year and then returned to USA in September 2004. From there Pauline continued her work at the Center for Anxiety Disorders in Wisconsin, as well as, traveling globally to meet the needs of her Cayman clients. She returned shortly after to Cayman to continue her outpatient work and was invited to be the Behavior Specialist at the inception of Hope Academy in 2009.
Through Pauline’s persistence, determination, and drive, Hope Academy’s Clinical Services began in 2011, Hope Academy became a Licensed Health Care Facility (HPC/HCF/107) growing to 15 CPAM Licensed Clinicians ranging from Mental Health Counselors, a Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Neuropsychologists, Speech & Language Therapist, and BCBAs. Pauline is currently employed as the Clinical Director & Supervisor of Hope Academy's Clinical Services and a Mental Health Counselor.
Pauline graduated from UW-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI, USA) with a bachelor’s in Psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling from Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI, USA). She completed her clinical practicum at Rogers Memorial Psychiatric Hospital (https://rogersbh.org/) in Oconomowoc, WI, USA, where she received extensive training in treatment for OCD/Anxiety, Mood, high functioning ASD, Hoarding, Eating, BFRBs and Impulse Control Disorders in Residential and partial hospitalization programs, as well as, intensive outpatient and outpatient programs.
Pauline gained valuable experience from being directly trained by experts in the field of Anxiety/ OCD research and treatment. She was supervised by one of the world’s leading experts, the Chief Clinical Officer and Clinical Director of the OCD Center and CBT Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital. After her training, she continued her employment at Rogers Memorial Hospital and the Center for Anxiety Disorders until coming to Grand Cayman. Pauline’s CBT expertise was also utilized by the local government providing in-home assistance to clients with diagnoses of hoarding, including animal hoarding.
Pauline is eclectic in her approach believing not only one therapeutic approach will fit all clients. She has been specially trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal, Prolonged Exposure including imaginal and in-vivo exposure, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Behavioral Activation, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Culturally Sensitive Therapy.
Pauline’s treatment focuses on:
- Anxiety disorders including separation, social, phobias, selective mutism, agoraphobia, panic, general anxiety disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related disorders including OCD, BDD, Hoarding, Trichotillomania, Skin Picking
- Neurodevelopmental disorders including high functioning ASD, ADHD, Tic disorders
- Bipolar and depression disorders
- Trauma disorders including RAD, PTSD, Acute Stress disorder, Adjustment disorder
- Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating
- Relational, occupational, educational problems​
Professional Organizations:
- American Counseling Association Affiliate since 2000
- Anxiety Disorder Association of America Affiliate since 2001
- Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Affiliate since 2003
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Affiliate since 2004
- Florida Mental Health Counselors Association since 2016]
Licenses:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, CI (CPAM/PL/MHC/10)
- Licensed Professional Counselor, WI, USA (3467-125)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL, USA (MH10827)
- Nationally Certified Counselor, USA (75286)
- Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor (1788)
- Mental Health Qualified Supervisor, FL, USA
“I treat all ages using methods that have clear scientific support of their effectiveness and efficiency. These methods do not involve extensive exploration of client’s childhood or unconscious mind. Instead these methods are active, directive and educative. I aim at solving problems the client faces now and teach tools to utilize the rest of their life. I believe in treating the client, as well as, the whole family unit and improving the quality of life for all.” - Pauline
Dr. Charles Motsinger, MD, DFAPA, LAC
Medical Doctor Psychiatrist- General Practitioner (MDC/PL/MED/392)
1 (202) 255-7619
About Me
Dr. Charles Motsinger is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed his joint Family Medicine-Psychiatry Residency training in the National Capital Area-Washington D.C. He has been in clinical practice since 1997. He has performed varied clinical duties including outpatient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry and emergency psychiatry at the District of Columbia’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program. Dr. Motsinger has clinical experience with both children and adults treating a full spectrum of psychiatric disorders including ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance abuse and dementia. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Carla Mueller, MsEd, LC
About Me
Carla Mueller, MsEd, LC is a Licensed Counselor in the Cayman Islands with the Council for Professionals Allied with Medicine and is also a Licensed School Counselor in Wisconsin, USA. Carla completed her Master’s Degree of Professional Counseling at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, USA. She joined the Hope Academy team in January 2016. In addition, she holds a professional membership with American School Counseling Association (ASCA) as well as the Cayman Islands Psychological Association (CIPA).
Carla has 10 years of experience working as a counselor within schools and clinical settings. Within these settings Carla has facilitated social skills; taught coping skills for anxiety and stress; ran group counseling on topics such as social skills, friendship skills, girls’ groups, self-esteem, stress, and parenting. Carla has also completed the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training in August of 2017 and utilizes these skills when working with children with Autism and their families.
Carla believes that we all have the potential for change with the support of a nonjudgmental environment focusing on the strengths already present within each one of us. Carla prides herself on using a collaborative approach while creating a safe and welcoming environment. Within her outpatient therapy Carla utilizes several approaches including Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strength Based Therapy to build a working relationship with her clients to help foster change. Currently, she works with children and adolescents who are affected by Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mood Disorders but also works with the family unit to assist with parenting. She also utilizes Positive Parenting and Love and Logic parenting to assist her client’s parents.
Dr. Julie Goodman BSc, MSc, PGCE, PhD, AFBPsS, CPsychol
Psychologist- Doctoral Level (CPAM/PL/PSY-D/025)
HCPC registration no. PYL00579
WhatsApp: +44 7702 914800
About Me
Dr. Julie Goodman is a Chartered Psychologist licensed with the Council for Professions Allied to Medicine (CPAM) in the Cayman Islands and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom. In recognition of her contribution to the field of Psychology she was made an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society in 2002. Julie has over 30 years of experience in successfully working with children, young people, families and schools to devise and deliver a broad range of evidence-based psychological interventions. She provides high quality psychological services including consultation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention and individualised programming with children and young people who have a wide range of complex learning, behavioural, social and mental health needs. She also has a great deal of experience working with children and young people in care, foster and adoptive families and residential facilities.
Dr. Goodman believes in working positively, constructively and effectively with children and their families and has worked extensively with children and young people who have issues with Anxiety, Self-esteem, Emotional Regulation, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Trauma, Attachment and Learning Difficulties. She has specialist expertise in the areas of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Neurodiversity, Trauma & Attachment, Challenging Behaviour and Communication. She has written and delivered many training packages on these topics.
Dr. Goodman uses a range of approaches including Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Functional Analysis, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Informed and Nurture-Based practice. Julie is an advocate of collaborative working and has a breadth of experience of managing and working within multi-disciplinary teams of Health, Education, and Social Care professionals. She is analytical yet creative in her thinking and believes in applying the right psychological tools to the presenting problem. Julie is passionate about promoting the application of psychology to make a real, meaningful and positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
Dr. Kai Morgan
About Me
Dr. Kai Morgan-Campbell is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Business Administration. During her doctoral studies her introduction to the world of assessments was an eye opener and almost immediately became her passion amongst the gamete of roles that a psychologist could play. After working at the University of West Indies and the University Hospital of the West Indies for the past 15 years as a lecturer and a consultant, respectively, she tendered her resignation and made a gigantic step into the fullness of being an entrepreneur and consultant, where she continues to hone and expand her psychological skills in various areas, especially assessment.
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She maintains a private practice in Jamaica where she continues to see individuals of all ages, couples, families and offers some group intervention for a broad array of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, trauma-related loss, grief and bereavement and conducts psychological assessments for the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, Personality Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders, Autism Spectrum disorders and general emotional issues. To date, she has conducted and supervised over 2,000 assessments, has taught Assessment to Master and Doctoral students in Clinical Psychology and conducted workshop and training sessions for same.
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Dr. Morgan-Campbell continues to teach part-time at the UWI, Mona Campus in the Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology programme and has also done adjunct teaching in the past at UWI, Cave Hill Campus (Barbados), the International University of the Caribbean (Jamaica), and Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (Jamaica).
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Dr. Morgan is highly committed to the growth of psychology in the Caribbean region and in her role as the President of the Jamaican Psychological Society, she has ensured that this is a primary objective for several Ministries and non-profit organizations with whom JamPsych is aligned as the organization continues to advocate for the development of the profession and the protection of the consumers.
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Dr. Morgan conducts Psycho-Educational and Neuropsychological assessments on a visiting basis.
Dr. Jill Kelderman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Neuropsychologist
Psychologist- Doctoral Level (CPAM/PL/PSY-D/06)
1 (345) 769-4673
About Me
Dr. Jill Kelderman is a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist. She is a licensed psychologist in the United States, both Florida and Iowa, and the Cayman Islands. She received extensive, focused training in the Midwest. She is board certified in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and a member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. This means Dr. Kelderman has undergone the highest level of examination by her peers and demonstrated excellence in her field. Dr. Kelderman’s clinical practice consists exclusively of pediatric neuropsychological evaluations and represents years of specialization within that field.
- 2015 Board Certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology Subspecialty- American Board of Professional Psychology
- 2011 Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology- American Board of Professional Psychology
- 2007 Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatric Neuropsychology- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- 2005 Doctor of Philosophy- University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
- 2005 Clinical Internship in Child Psychology, Emphasis on Neuropsychology- University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
Claire Leadbeater, MSc SLT, PGDip Autism
Licensed Speech Therapist (CPAM/SPT/007)
cleadbeater@hopecayman.com
1 (345) 929-5122
About Me
Claire Leadbeater is a licensed Speech & Language Therapist through the UK’s Health & Care Professions Council and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. She is also licensed with Cayman’s Health Practice Commission. Claire trained at City University London and was awarded her Master’s degree with merit in 2005.
Claire has established herself as a therapist of high caliber on island for the last three years. She has extensive experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders. For these children and families she has undertaken a wide range of specialist training including the TEACCH Autism Program (https://www.teacch.com); Picture Exchange Communication System – P.E.C.S.; www.pecs.com); Intensive Interaction (http://www.intensiveinteraction.co.uk) for people with significant learning disabilities and/or autism who are still at the early stage of communication; and the Sensory Integration Perspective (http://www.wpspublish.com)
In response to the need of families in Cayman Claire has undertaken specialist training in the treatment of children with apraxia of speech and offers the highest level of PROMPT therapy (the recommended therapy for apraxia of speech) on island. (www.promptinstitute.com).
Other programmes that Claire provides include:
- The Narrative Intervention Programme, a programme aimed to develop storytelling skills in students aged 8-18 years
- The Vocabulary Enrichment Intervention Programme which is aimed to develop understanding and expression of
vocabulary and word meanings, students aged 8-18.
- Handwriting Without Tears, a research-driven, developmental curriculum of teaching handwriting for students from
Kindergarten to 5th Grade (for more information see www.hwtears.com).
Claire works with Hope Academy children, as well as, other pre-schools and schools. She offers a free 30 minutes consultation.
Todd Grunert, Ed.S., NCSP
About Me
Todd is a Registered Psychologist with the Council for Professionals Allied with Medicine in the Cayman Islands as well as a Nationally Registered School Psychologist in the United States. Todd also maintains registration in Washington State as a School Psychologist. He completed his educational studies in 2016 from Minot State University when he graduated with his Education Specialists Degree (Ed.S.).
Todd has over 10+ years of experience and has worked in both clinical and education settings focusing on the treatment of anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and many other psychological disorders. Additionally, Todd has extensive experience diagnosing and providing support to those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Todd has conducted many psycho-educational assessments diagnosing cognitive disabilities and learning disabilities.
Todd has worked with adults of all ages as well as children. He has specialized training in Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) as well as mindfulness.
Todd’s practice is LGBTQ+, trans/ non-binary, and neurodiverse friendly.
Wendy Mupaku, MCSW
About Me
Wendy Mupaku is a distinguished Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of specialized expertise in nurturing the mental and emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and families. Wendy's unwavering dedication to enhancing the mental health of young individuals is the hallmark of her illustrious career.
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Wendy embarked on her professional journey at the prestigious University of Pretoria and the University of Johannesburg, respectively, where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clinical Social Work—these formative years solidified her resolute commitment to empowering and supporting young minds. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge continues as she pursues a Ph.D. in social sciences, focusing on pivotal areas such as child development, disability, and neurodiversity, expanding her depth of insight and expertise.
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Throughout her impressive 11-year career, Wendy has left a lasting impact on the lives she has touched. She has excelled in diverse roles, from aiding students with disabilities in higher education to offering invaluable neurodevelopmental support and advocacy for children and families impacted by autism spectrum disorders. Wendy also provides essential emotional support in palliative care and end-of-life counselling, helping children navigate chronic illnesses and behavioural difficulties. Her expertise extends to psychotherapy for children with various mental health needs, including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and post-diagnosis counselling. She offers vital parent coaching and transitional support for families changing, such as relocation or parental separation and divorce.
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Notably, Wendy has significantly contributed to child justice and child protection. Her commitment extends beyond traditional social work boundaries, as she passionately advocates for children's rights, particularly those with diverse and unique needs. Wendy's extensive experience and unwavering dedication make her a beacon of hope and a compelling force in child and family well-being.
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Wendy is not just a practitioner, but also an avid researcher devoted to exploring child development, disability, and childcare legislation to ensure optimal functioning. Throughout her dynamic career in clinical social work, she consistently demonstrates a commitment to enriching the lives of individuals through a diverse set of evidence-based modalities. With a solid foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she expertly applies its principles to empower clients in reshaping their thought patterns and behaviors.
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Her approach is characterized by a Solution-Focused orientation, enabling clients to set and achieve actionable goals, fostering positive change in their lives. Wendy firmly believes in the transformative power of the Person-Centered model, creating a nurturing and empathetic environment where clients feel valued and understood.
Furthermore, Wendy's commitment to well-being extends to her proficiency in various areas, including family therapy and parental coaching. She is also trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a parent-based treatment program designed for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related issues.
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Throughout her career, Wendy consistently achieves remarkable results, transforming the lives of many. She is deeply committed to continuing this journey, leveraging her expertise and embracing innovation to inspire positive change in the lives of those she serves. Wendy is not just a practitioner; she is a beacon of hope, a transformative force, and a trusted guide on the path to brighter, more promising futures for children and families. You can access her published article via this link: Googlebooks
Zoey Zacharia, MSW, LSW
About Me
Zoey is a social worker registered with CPAM, bringing five years of experience in the mental health field. Over the course of her career, she has worked in a variety of settings, including counseling agencies, community organizations, and schools, providing support to children, adolescents, and adults alike. Zoey’s dedication to her clients is evident in every aspect of her work.
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Zoey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work, both earned from The Ohio State University. These academic achievements laid the foundation for her in-depth understanding of human behavior and mental health. Her education has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals facing a range of challenges. With a strong theoretical background and practical training, Zoey is able to offer informed, compassionate care.
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She brings over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, both within and outside of her social work career. Her experience includes significant work with children with Autism, which has broadened her ability to address the diverse needs of her clients. Zoey employs a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), to help clients challenge patterns of thinking and navigate trauma.
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Additionally, Zoey has a background in Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), guiding clients toward goal-setting by focusing on their strengths. She also has a strong foundation in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, enabling her to assist couples in improving communication and building stronger relationships. Zoey uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process trauma and emotional distress, adding another valuable tool to her therapeutic toolkit.
Zoey goes beyond simply providing counseling services; she genuinely invests in the well-being of those she serves, building collaborative, empathetic relationships that foster trust and healing. Her focus on understanding each individual’s unique needs and challenges allows her to tailor her approach, ensuring that every client receives the personalized support they require to thrive.
Rebekah Day, MSW, LCSW, ILM-II
About Me
Rebekah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Registered with the Council for Professionals Allied with Medicine in the Cayman Islands, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, and the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.
Rebekah brings over two decades of experience working in the field of human services to her clinical practice. Her career began as a sign language interpreter with an AAS in Human Services and later earned her BSW and MSW Summa Cum Laude from Texas State University.
Since 2013, Rebekah has provided direct clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across diverse settings—including schools, specialty and community mental health clinics, crisis centers, and trauma recovery programs—in the U.S., Cayman Islands, and Ghana.
With a commitment to providing safe, affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered, Rebekah’s therapeutic style is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and deeply collaborative. She tailors each treatment plan to the individual’s strengths, goals, and identity, integrating evidence-based approaches such as:
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
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The Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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Somatic Awareness & Movement
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Mindfulness
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Psychoeducation
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) -
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Trauma Focused-CBT, CBT for Insomnia, CBT for Bipolar Disorder
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Parts Work
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Behavior Modification
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Mindfulness Based Sobriety (MBS)
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Early Recovery & Relapse Prevention
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Play and Creative Therapies
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Theraplay
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Adventure Therapy
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Interpersonal Social Rhythms Therapy (IPSRT)
Rebekah’s recent clinical focus includes adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families navigating:
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Relationships
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Couples / Intimate Relationships
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Pre-Marital / Marital
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Family Planning
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Determining relationship direction
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Navigating separation / divorce
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Family Dynamics
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Family Planning / Parenting / Co-parenting
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Adult Child / Parent Reconciliation
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Intra-personal (connecting to self)
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Interpersonal (connecting to others)
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Life Transitions - Phase of Life
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New Parents, Coming of Age, Career Shifts, Empty-Nest, Retirement
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Symptom Management
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Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Adult ADHD
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Nervous System Dysregulation
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Trauma Healing
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Personal & Professional Growth
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Professional / Personal Burnout
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Self-Esteem / Impostor Syndrome
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Grief & Loss
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Women’s Health / Women Specific Concerns
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Pre/Postpartum
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Perimenopause / Menopause
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PMDD
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Substance Abuse / Addiction Recovery
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LGBTQIA+ Identity and Support
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Coping with Chronic Conditions
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Prolonged Illness
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Pain
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Treatment Resistant Depression / Bipolar Disorder
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Crisis Stabilization and Post-Crisis Care
Rebekah believes healing extends beyond the therapy room. With client consent, she collaborates with other providers, educators, caregivers, and family members to create a coordinated system of support.
She also offers individualized parent and couples coaching to strengthen relationships and build effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
She is honored to join the clinical team at Hope Academy and is excited to contribute her expertise, warmth, and commitment to inclusive, high-quality care within the Cayman community.
Natalie Cutting, MA, BCBA, IBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (CPAM/PL/COUNS/40)
About Me
Natalie Cutting is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and International Behavior Analyst with the Council for Professionals Allied with Medicine. She joined the Hope Academy team in February 2019.
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Natalie began her career in Applied Behavior Analysis while studying psychology at Western Michigan University. She enrolled in a practicum course utilizing ABA in an early intervention clinic and fell in love with teaching and playing with children utilizing evidence-based practices to help them achieve their full potential. She worked as a behavior technician providing direct ABA services to children of all ages in the Chicagoland area in both the home and clinical setting before moving to Grand Cayman in 2013. She continued to provide direct ABA services at The Wellness Center while earning her Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis with an Emphasis in Autism from Ball State University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in May of 2018.
Natalie has over 13 years of experience providing ABA therapy for children of all ages teaching a variety of adaptive and social skills. She strives to meet children where they are and guides them to make meaningful gains using their strengths and interests. She celebrates all successes both big and small and is thankful to be a part of their journey in life.
Bailey Bauman, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
About Me
Bailey Bauman is from Boston, MA, USA, and she moved to Grand Cayman in the summer of 2023 with her dog, Bernie. She has been working in the field of ABA for over 15 years and has been in the BCBA role for 3.5 years. She has a wide variety of experience, working in adult day programs, group homes, schools, individual homes, clinics, and in the community. She earned her bachelor's degree in special education and Math from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, and then completed her master's degree in ABA at the Florida Institute of Technology. Bailey is happy to be a part of the team at Hope Academy.
Caitlyn Massingill, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
About Me
Caitlyn earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas State University in 2015 and a Master's degree in Special Education from George Mason University in 2021. Caitlyn started working with children with special needs in 2016 and has been supporting students in multiple settings, including school, home, community, and clinics ever since. Caitlyn has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2018 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2024. She has lived in Cayman for 1 year now. Before joining Hope Academy, Caitlyn was supporting learners in clinic, school, and home settings here in Cayman.
Lechelle A. Wallace, MSc, BCBA, IBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (CPAM/PL/COUNS/053)
About Me
Lechelle A. Wallace, MSc, BCBA, IBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, who is passionate about supporting individuals and families through compassionate and neuro-affirming care. Before becoming a BCBA, Lechelle worked directly with children and families as a behavior technician, which strengthened her commitment to providing services that are respectful, person-centered, and grounded in meaningful relationships. She earned her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia in April 2022, and achieved certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) and International Behavior Analyst® (IBA®) later that year.
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Lechelle remains actively involved in advancing the field, serving as a member of both the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) and the Caribbean Association of Behavior Analysis (CABA), where she contributes to public policy efforts supporting access to ethical and effective services across the region. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO), collaborating with colleagues globally to promote best practices and uphold compassionate standards in behavior analysis.
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Currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College under the advisement of Dr. Noor Syed (NYC), Lechelle is dedicated to ensuring that behavior-analytic services empower and celebrate the diverse ways individuals learn, communicate, and experience the world.
Ophelie (Lilie) Bard, M.A., IBA
International Behavior Analyst (CPAM/PL/COUNS/62)
About Me
Lilie is an International Behavior Analyst (IBA) originally from France, whose journey in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) began five years ago as a Behavior Therapist. After quickly realizing her love for the field, she pursued her master’s degree in ABA and has been practicing as an IBA since 2024. Having lived in many different countries, including in Europe, Asia, and Oceania, Lilie brings with her a deep appreciation for working across cultures and perspectives.
She is especially passionate about two areas of practice: supporting her team through Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) practices, where her focus is on empowering staff to feel valued and confident in providing the best possible care to students; and exploring Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-informed approaches, including ways to foster flexible thinking, derived learning, and support students’ wellbeing. Above all, Lilie is dedicated to a compassionate, modern vision of ABA, one that advocates for children and uplifts the teams who work with them every day.