Dr. Asha Bhakta
Meet the founder

Dr. Asha Bhakta

Founder & President · Ph.D., BCBA

A renowned behavioral specialist in Southern California with more than 20 years of experience supporting families of children with autism and other developmental disorders.

Her vision

"We don't fix children. We build the conditions — trust, self-esteem, proactive learning — where every child gets to become more of who they already are."

"We don't fix children. We build the conditions — trust, self-esteem, proactive learning — where every child gets to become more of who they already are."

Education & credentials

Two decades. Two doctorates. One throughline.

2014

Ph.D., Applied Behavior Analysis

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

2020

Ph.D., Organizational Leadership

2024

M.A., Dispute Resolution

Pepperdine University

BCBA Certification

Behavior Analyst Certification Board

M.A., Behavior Analysis

University of Nevada

B.A., Psychology & Social Behavior

UC Irvine

Sister nonprofit

Opportunity Matters to Everyone

Recreational opportunities for children, teens, and young adults with developmental disabilities. Founded by Dr. Bhakta in 2012.

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