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Applied Behavior Analysis Services

About Us

Our History

Since 2009, Applied Behavior Analysis Services at Fresno State (ABA@FS) has provided targeted interventions for individuals from age 18 months through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental and intellectual disabilities.  ABA@FS works closely with the Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) and is also contracted with many school districts, day programs, and residential facilities in the area.  We also work with numerous Medi-Cal and commercial insurance funding sources.

Our Mission

Our mission at ABA@FS is to enhance the independence, happiness, socialization, and overall quality of life for individuals and their families by reducing barriers to learning, teaching effective communication strategies, practicing relaxation techniques, and promoting independent, functional living skills that align with each person's values and goals.  We work hard to ensure that our clients voices are heard, valued, and respected throughout services by incorporating their input and consent across all intervention goals and protocols.  Our organization firmly believes that a diverse and inclusive environment is vital to our growth and success – we recognize the dignity and worth of every person and actively work to ensure our services are free from discrimination, coercion, and harassment.

Our Distinction

The leadership at ABA@FS are all full-time faculty in the Department of Psychology at Fresno State.  ABA@FS provides practicum placements for graduate students in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Master’s program at Fresno State and our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) provide ongoing supervision in compliance with Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) standards to students who are working towards their Master’s degree.

Our Team

Dr. Marianne Jackson, M.A., BCBA-D

Clinical Director

Psychology | 559-278-2757

majackson@csufresno.edu

Dr. Jackson received her Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Psychology (with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis) from the University of Nevada Reno. She is currently a Professor of Psychology at California State University, Fresno where she serves as the director of the Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis and as the clinical director of ABA Services at Fresno State. She has been a practitioner in the field of ABA since the late 1990s and enjoys working with individuals of all ages. Her research interests include teaching complex social skills, including humor, perspective-taking, and safety skills, the motivational functions of verbal behavior, and interventions to increase health and fitness behaviors. Dr. Jackson has served on the ABAI executive council, the CalABA Board of Directors, and as an advisor to the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. In 2011, she was selected as the Psi Chi Faculty of the Year; in 2014, she was named one of the Provost’s Outstanding New Faculty; and in 2017, she received a Distinguished Faculty Service award from the College of Science and Mathematics. While at Fresno State, she has secured grants and contracts totaling over $6 million. She has provided teaching, training, and clinical services in Scotland, Ireland, Jordan, Bosnia, and Georgia, publishes in a variety of behavior analytic journals, and presents regularly at state and national conferences.

JP Moschella, M.A., BCBA

Operations Director

Psychology | 559-278-5212

jpmoschella@csufresno.edu

In 2010, Jonpaul Moschella (a.k.a., Jp), earned his Master's degree from CSU, Fresno in psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).  Upon graduating, he accepted a position as lecturer in the ABA program in the Psychology Department at Fresno State.  In 2013, he began a clinical and administrative position with what is now ABA Services at Fresno State.  Jp currently serves as the ABA Services Operations Director.  In this capacity, he oversees the financial, administrative, and performance management aspects of the organization.  His primary role at ABA Services at Fresno State is to ensure that the organization functions efficiently and effectively while providing high quality ABA services at Fresno State for individual clients and ensuring that ABA Services at Fresno State staff receive exceptional training in ABA.  Under Jp's direction, ABA Services at Fresno State has become a stable and thriving organization, meeting its operational and financial obligations, while contributing to the training of graduate students and the vitality of the College of Science and Mathematics.

Natalie Longhat, B.A.

Office Administrator

Psychology | 559-278-6779

abaservices@mail.fresnostate.edu

Natalie Longhat began her journey in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2017 while learning about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  She completed an ABA course that same year, leading her to pursue a career supporting children with ASD and related neurological conditions.  In 2018, she became a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Natalie earned her B.A. in Psychology from Fresno State in 2022 and was accepted into the university's M.A. program in ABA.  She joined ABA Services at Fresno State as a clinical staff member and later transitioned into administrative roles.  She has experience working in both clinical and in-home settings across the Central Valley.

Now serving as Office Manager at ABA Services, Natalie plays a key role in ensuring efficient operations and supporting both staff and families.  She is currently finalizing her master's thesis and remains committed to delivering high-quality ABA services while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.

Erin Chrysafis, M.A., BCBA

Behavior Analyst

Psychology | 559-278-5213

ellaaustin@mail.fresnostate.edu

Erin has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2016 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2020. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland and furthered her education by graduating with a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from California State University, Fresno in 2019. After delivering center-based services in the Central Valley from 2020 to 2021, Erin returned to ABA Services at Fresno State in 2021 where she provides board-level supervision to aspiring behavior analysts. She has expertise in working with small children in an Early Intervention setting as well as managing severe problem behaviors.

Abril Lopez-Rufino, M.A., BCBA

Behavior Analyst

Psychology | 559-278-5215

abglopez@csufresno.edu

Abril Giselle Lopez-Rufino obtained her bachelors from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2016. Abril began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017. In 2022, she completed her Masters of Art in Applied Behavior Analysis from the California State University, Fresno. During this time, Abril provided behavior analytic services to individuals, ranging from 6 to 40 years old. She led the social skills groups and provided a behavior management class for Spanish speaking parents. Abril began working at ABA Services at Fresno State in July 2024 as a BCBA. She currently provides supervision to graduate level students and clinical treatment to a variety of individuals, with a focus on adults. In the past, Abril has participated in state and national conferences including the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Conference and Association for Behavior Analysis, International.