Kansas City Executive Team
Dr. Farrell Weiers, PhD, BCBA
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Dr. Weiers is a Child and Adolescent Psychologist, licensed in the state of Missouri, who has spent the last 35 years working with families and children. In her private practice, Behavioral Solutions, she specializes in psychological evaluations and therapy for children ages 2 – 19. She additionally runs a non-profit organization called Hand in Hand Foundation. In her free time, Dr. Weiers enjoys spending time with her husband, Marty, and five children. She loves to go camping with her family. Dr. Weiers aspires to be the best. Family First Center for Autism and Child Development is her brainchild and passion.
Regina DeMoss, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Regina has been with Family First since August 2019. She has a Master’s in Education and is currently working towards national certification in behavior analysis. In her free time, Regina enjoys listening to live music, hanging out with her friends, and reading
Brooke Shields, BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Brooke has been with Family First since July 2019. She graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of South Florida in May 2018. She has been working the field of ABA and with individuals with autism since 2014. Brooke is a member of Missouri Association of Behavior Analysis. She is licensed to work as a behavior analysist in the states of Missouri & Kansas. In her free time, Brooke enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and horseback riding.
Matt Dickinson, BCaBA
Lead RBT & Board Certified assistant Behavioral Analyst
Matt has been with Family First since November 2015. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas in December 2014. He is currently enrolled in Florida Institute of Technology pursuing his BCBA. In his free time, Matt enjoys listening to music. He also does photography and works for a wedding company when he’s not at Family First.
Kansas City Leadership Team
Carina Silverio-Davis, RBT
Office Administrator & Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Carina has been with Family First since April of 2022. Carina enjoys listening to music, painting/crafts and spending time with family & friends.
Kayla Stokes, RBT
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Kayla has been with Family First since June 2020. Kayla is working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communications from University of Missouri. In her free time, Kayla enjoys spending time with friends/family, running, and finding new recipes to try.
Maggie Wehmeyer, RBT
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Maggie has been with Family First since May 2020. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology and Disability Studies from Truman State University. Maggie enjoys exercising, hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing with cute animals.
Jess Majhor, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Jess has been with Family First since August 2022. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and is currently working on her Master of Arts in Counseling! Jess enjoys playing video games and spending time with her pets!
Mark Weiers, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Kansas City Registered Behavioral Specialists
Kaylee Marler, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Kaylee has been with Family First since January of 2022. Kaylee is working towards her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science / Pre-Occupational Therapy at Rockhurst. Kaylee enjoys hiking, hanging out with friends, dancing, and shopping online.
Elaina Schnarr, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Elaina has been with Family First since May 2022. Elaina is working towards her Occupational Therapy Doctorate at Rockhurst University. Elaina enjoys listening to music, going to concerts, spending time outside, and spending time with friends.
Jocelin Linares, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Jocelin has been with Family First since October 2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Missouri Valley College. She is currently working towards her Psy D at Kansas City University. Jocelin enjoys spending time with her cats and family. She also enjoys going to the gym.
Gretchen Rock, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Gretchen has been with Family First since May 2022. Gretchen is working towards her Bachelors degree in Psychology and minor in Cognitive Science at Truman State University. She enjoys going to the gym, playing soccer, painting and cooking.
Jackson Brackney, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Jackson has been with Family First since June of 2023. Jackson graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology. Jackson enjoys playing basketball, riding his bike and listening to music.
Alyssa Andoyo, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Alyssa has been with Family First since May 2023. Alyssa is currently working towards her Bachelors of arts majoring in Human Biology at the University of Kansas. Alyssa enjoys playing musical instruments, cooking/baking, and designing clothes.
Kacie Alber, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Kacie has been with Family First since September of 2023. Kacie has a B.S. in Speech Language Pathology from University of Central Missouri. Kacie is currently working towards her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology. Kacie enjoys listening to music, reading mystery books and going on walks.
Nichole Courtney, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Nichole has been with Family First since August of 2024. Nichole loves to spend time with her husband and three children, traveling and going on adventures!
Chloe Colston, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Chloe has been with Family First since June of 2024. Chloe has a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Kansas. Chloe is currently working on her Doctorate, majoring in occupational therapy! Chloe enjoys reading, watching documentaries and exercising.
Sarah Rush, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Sarah has been with Family First since May 2024.
Colby Pratt, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Colby has been with Family First since April 2024.
Aleena Tate, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Aleena has been with Family First since October of 2024. Aleena has graduated from MCC with her associates and is currently enrolled at the University of Missouri- Columbia working towards her Bachelors, majoring in Psychology! During her free time, she enjoys reading and going out for a walk
Olivia Rademacher, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Olivia has been with Family First since December of 2020! She graduated from Avila University in December of 2022 majoring in Counseling and a minor in assessments. In her free time Oliva enjoys exercising, exploring new places and eating good food!
Skye Cavallaro, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Ciara has been with Family First since October of 2024.
Titus Ray, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Titus has been with Family First since October of 2024. Titus graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 2023 majoring in Psychology. During his free time Titus enjoys long boarding, videogames, reading and ping pong.
Ciara LaRoque, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Ciara has been with Family First since October of 2024.
Assistant Director
Cindy Loelkes
Assistant Director
Cindy has been with Family First since July 2011. She is the Assistant Director for all four locations and is based in the Kansas City office. Cindy has been working with individuals with autism since 1987. In her free time, Cindy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, camping, and watching the KC Chiefs. Cindy has a wonderful husband and three amazing children – two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Working at Family First is the perfect meld of her personal and professional experience, which makes her super motivated to help make Family First the very best in the region!
Speech Therapist
Julie Wallis, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Julie has been with Family First since summer 2018. She is the Speech Language Pathologist for the Kansas City and Liberty locations. Julie has a Master of Science in Speech Pathology from the University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State University) in 1983. She has been working with individuals with autism since 1984. Julie is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In her free time, Julie enjoys working with the Platte County Historical Society
Billing Specialist
Rachel Papera
Billing Specialist
Rachel has been with Family First since May 2017. She is the billing specialist for all three locations and is based out of Omaha, Nebraska. In her free time, Rachel enjoys working in her yard