Nishi Desai Saraf is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a wealth of global experience. Having lived and worked in the United States for most of her life, she has now settled in India, where she holds the position of Chief Clinical Director at Early Autism Ventures. Nishi’s professional journey spans diverse cultural landscapes, allowing her to develop a unique, cross-cultural approach to autism care. Nishi’s approach is holistic and inclusive, combining her in-depth knowledge of SBT (Skill Based Training) which she has had the privilege of learning from Dr. Greg Hanley, the founder and a leading professional in the ABA field. Her work at Early Autism Ventures is driven by her passion for empowering individuals with autism and other developmental challenges, and she remains dedicated to fostering inclusive environments that promote meaningful progress for each individual.

Jijina C. is the Clinical Director at Bangalore and a QBA candidate. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Jain University. From an early age, Jijina knew she wanted to work with children, a passion that grew stronger with her love for her Intro to Psychology course .

In her professional life, Jijina finds the most rewarding aspect of her job to be watching her clients make progress and learn new skills. She is dedicated to implementing socially-valid interventions that have a meaningful and positive impact on her clients’ lives, helping them achieve greater independence and functional communication.

Outside of work, Jijina enjoys unwinding by watching Netflix and exploring different cuisines.

Ansu is the Clinical Director at Early Autism Services, Sahakarnagar branch, Bangalore. She completed her Master’s degree in social work, specializing in medical and psychiatric social work. Ansu is currently pursuing her certification to become a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA). She has rich experience working with a wide variety of clients, such as toddlers, adolescents, and neurodiverse children. She is very passionate about serving individuals and has a deep interest in learning new approaches and techniques emerging in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). She has a keen interest in perpetuating skill acquisition and behavior management, ensuring the success of clients and the satisfaction of families. She believes children making progress as a result of the successful and ethical application of ABA techniques is the most rewarding career.

Shilpa is the Clinical Director at EAS JP Nagar, Bangalore. She is a QBA candidate and has completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Jain University, Bangalore. Early on in her career, she discovered ABA therapy and has been devoted to it ever since. It is her passion to work with young kids and to help them become more capable and independent. Her aim is to spread awareness about Autism and ABA therapy within the community. During her free time, Shilpa enjoys cooking, traveling, and watching series.

Anjali is the clinical director at EAV, Vijayawada. She completed her Master’s in Social Work (Medical & Psychiatry) from MV Shetty College, Mangalore. After completing her higher studies she started working in the field to help children with special needs and aims to advance in the field to help children live a happy life.

Anusree is a QBA (Qualified Behaviour Analyst) candidate with a strong interest in early intervention that began early in her career. She holds an undergraduate degree in counselling psychology and a postgraduate degree in applied psychology. During her studies and internship at a psychiatric hospital, Anusree was introduced to early intervention and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which sparked a deep passion for the field. Over the past seven years, she has been working with neurodivergent individuals, gaining valuable experience in supporting children to become more independent in their daily lives. Her passion lies in enhancing functional communication skills and fostering social inclusion for children. She is also deeply committed to understanding each child’s unique strengths and using them as a foundation to build confidence and promote personal growth for them. During her personal time, Anusree enjoys reading books, watching movies and series, painting, and spending time with animals.

Supreet Batra is the Clinical Director for Early Autism Ventures. She has a master’s degree in psychological counseling and approximately 8 years of experience dealing with a neurodiverse population ranging in age from 2.5 to 22 years old. She has worked in both schools and at home and has extensive expertise in a variety of settings, whether 1:1 or in groups. Supreet is passionate about behavioral therapy and is committed to developing tailored ways to promote skill development and behavior control. She enjoys working with teams and keeping up with the newest developments in applied behavior analysis (ABA). She derives immense satisfaction from seeing children improve through structured, ethical, and evidence-based therapies (ABA). Outside of work, Supreet enjoys baking and playing badminton.

Pema has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, English Literature, and Sociology at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology at CMR University.
Initially embarking on a career as a Remedial/Special Educator at The Learning Arc and later pursuing an opportunity to teach Psychology for a short period at the Dalai Lama Institute of Higher Education, she has been able to work with a diverse set of individuals in the field. At EAV, Pema actively contributes to the development and support of children with autism and other developmental delays.
Throughout her career, she has found a deep fulfillment in working with children. She is passionate about creating individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based interventions that empower each child to thrive in their own unique way. This dedication continues to inspire her commitment to the field and drive the work done on a daily basis.