Dana Tovcimak, BCBA LBS COBA & Owner
Dana has more than 35 years of committed experience in ABA, specializing in enhancing psychological flexibility for children and families. She started her career at a partial hospital center for children with autism and rose to the position of Director of the School Based/Partial Hospital. Dana also the role of Director of Behavior Analysis for children in the Pittsburgh area and served as Clinical Director for a treatment center in Ohio. She has now transitioned to open her own practice in West Virginia, where her empathetic and approachable style of care inspired the founding of Compassionate ABA.
Russ Tovcimak, Director of Opperations
Russ proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he trained recruits at Parris Island. With over 13 years of experience facilitating safety and security for an international department store, he brings invaluable expertise to the team. His bachelor's degree in Psychology, combined with his security background, makes him a vital asset to the Compassionate ABA team.
Katie Parrish, Lead RBT
Katie McDermott is a proud graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she earned a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She has been with Compassionate ABA since 2023 as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
"It’s been an honor to step into the role of Lead RBT, and I’m excited to continue growing my career in Applied Behavior Analysis with this amazing organization."