The Team
Who We Are
Christine (Trinh) Huynh
Founder & CEO
Christine (Trinh) Huynh, MS, BCBA, LBA earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and her Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from National University. Over the past 10 years, Christine has served schools, families, and clinics in the Bay Area of California, and has recently relocated to Seattle, Washington to continue her work with children on the autism spectrum. In 2021, she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst. Christine founded Beacon of Hope with the goal of working with neurodivergent clients and their families to achieve positive outcomes through high-quality support and compassionate care, delivered in a unique way.
Vanessa Diaz Winborn
BCBA
Vanessa Diaz Winborn earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from Sacramento State University and her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Arizona State University. She started her career in
ABA in 2014 as a behavior therapist, and in 2020, she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Vanessa has worked with all ages in the clinic and home settings providing direct therapy, case management, staff, and family training. She specializes in helping clients develop essential life skills through Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Jamie Wallace
LABA
Jamie Wallace earned her bachelor’s degrees in General Biology and Psychology from University of Washington and her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. Her introduction to the ABA field was as an undergraduate researcher at the UW Autism Center which led to her becoming a behavior technician in 2018. Jamie became a Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst in 2022 and is currently working towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has worked with clients in home, school, and community settings and particularly enjoys teaching clients social and adaptive skills through natural environment teaching. Away from work you can find her exploring outdoors, playing flag football, and spending time with her cat.
Alexis Chandra-Yang
Behavior Technician
Alexis Chandra-Yang is a certified behavior technician (CBT) with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Washington (UW). Born and raised in Washington, Alexis currently resides in Seattle. She is now pursuing her Master's at Arizona State University. Alexis has been providing 1:1 support to neurodivergent clients in home and school settings since 2020. She is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care to her clients, with a focus on helping them achieve their goals.