Our Team
Emily Kroman, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
(She/Her/Hers)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR + FOUNDER
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Emily founded Grow Behavior Services in 2019 and currently oversees its business and administrative functions, in addition to supporting with clinical team operations. She grew up on Bainbridge Island, and is committed to providing compassionate, connection-based therapy services in a community close to her heart. Emily has worked with autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families since 2005, managing and implementing skill development programs in homes, schools, camps, community settings and research contexts throughout the Northwest and New England. In 2012, she earned her BCBA and Master’s in Education with an ABA emphasis from the University of Washington, focusing on play-based and naturalistic programming centered around goals determined by the child and family. Emily has a special interest in mentoring aspiring BCBAs and related providers, and in addition to ensuring that Grow prioritizes high quality training, coaching and supervision in the use of reformed and ethical ABA for its staff, she also holds a part time role with University of Washington's ABA Graduate Program as a BCBA Practicum Supervisor. In her personal time, Emily loves exploring the PNW with her partner and kids, cuddling with her cats, and starting (and sometimes finishing) projects of all varieties.
Erin Greager, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
(She/Her/Hers)
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS
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Erin has been a member of the Grow team since 2020, took on the role of Clinical Director in 2022, and became Grow's Director of Clinical Operations in 2024. She's been lucky enough to work with young autistic children and their families since 2004. She has a master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education with an emphasis in ABA. From 2011-2019, Erin worked at the University of Washington’s Experimental Education Unit (EEU) as a classroom teacher, BCBA, and supervisor for UW graduate students in the Project DATA program; an extended-day classroom and family support program for preschoolers with an ASD diagnosis. She continued her career there providing training and coaching in Positive Behavior Support strategies with the teaching staff for 2 additional years. The areas Erin are most interested in as a therapist are helping children to communicate and advocate for themselves, finding meaningful and joyful ways to connect, and helping families feel successful in the support of their children. She is also passionate about issues of race + equity and creating neurodiversity-affirming spaces in both her work and personal life. Erin and her husband have lived on Bainbridge Island since 2011 and love being surrounded by the forest and water. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, taking care of her many house plants, and dancing or drawing with her son.
Milly Nicholls, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
(She/Her/Hers)
PROGRAM MANAGER + SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR
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Milly joined the Grow team in 2021 and earned a Masters degree in Special Education, with an emphasis in ABA from the University of Washington in July 2024 and officially becoming a BCBA in August 2024! Milly has worked in the field of Special Education and disability services both within the USA and UK since 2003, including schools, clinics, recreational charities and adult day services. In particular, Milly's experience has focused on compassionately meeting the dynamic and evolving needs of the whole family in advocating and accessing meaningful, assent-based services. Milly absolutely loves play and the application of naturalistic play opportunities to connect with her clients and build a lasting rapport. Milly moved from the UK with her husband in 2010 and has lived in Florida, California and now calls the PNW home. In her free time Milly enjoys reading, spending quality time with her family and gardening - especially as the weather and plants remind her of the UK!
Ali King, M.A., BCBA, LBA
(She/Her/Hers)
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
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Ali joined the Grow team in the summer of 2024 as a Clinical Supervisor. She grew up on Maui and fell in love with the work on a community farm that provided services to autistic adults in 2012. Ali pursued a master’s degree from Ball State University in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She received her board certification in 2018 and has worked in a variety of settings including homes, clinics, and schools. Ali has a deep commitment to meeting clients and families where they are, finding joy in creating meaningful learning opportunities, and assisting parents in supporting their child’s unique needs. She values a collaborative approach and enjoys working with other disciplines. In the field, Ali has an interest in training future BCBAs and incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices into all aspects of her work. Ali loves connection through play and developing creative ways to help kids find their voices. Ali and her partner recently relocated to Bainbridge Island. In her free time, she enjoys all the beauty Washington has to offer with her partner and dog.
Greta Huber, CBT
(She/Her/Hers)
SENIOR BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN,
BCBA PRACTICUM STUDENT + ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Kaitlin Cossentino, M.Ed., RBT, CBT
(She/Her/Hers)
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN +
BCBA PRACTICUM STUDENT
Izzy Lowell, CBT
(She/Her/Hers)
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Angel Moran, CBT
(She/Her/Hers)
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
