meet our
DIRECTORS

William Chong, M.Ed., BCBA

Clinical Director | San Francisco

William Chong is the San Francisco Director of Clinical Services at Creative Solutions for Hope. He has provided services for children and families diagnosed with Autism and other related disorders for 16 years. William has been working at CSH for over 10 years. He is responsible for creating, developing, and overseeing our clinical and administrative departments. William has experience in establishing and implementing behavioral intervention programs, 1:1 therapy, parent training, and consultations. William has 6 years of experience in working with the Early Start Intervention Program. He has received comprehensive training in the principles of behavior analysis and various methodologies that include Discrete Trial Training, Verbal Behavior, and Pivotal Response Training and various technologies of ABA. William graduated from University of California, Irvine with his BA in Psychology. He obtained his Master’s of Education from the University of Cincinnati in May 2015. William currently is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). During William’s free time, he enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Ashley Esposito

Insurance Director | Orange County

Ashley is the Insurance Director at Creative Solutions for Hope. She began working at CSH in 2007 as a Behavior Therapist, gaining knowledge in the field of ABA.  She worked with kiddos in the home, school, community, and clinic settings, providing 1:1 therapy, as well as running social skills groups. She transitioned to the administrative side of CSH in 2018. Ashley now oversees the Insurance Department and is responsible for maintaining employee credentialing and company contracts. Her goal is to continue to assist with the growth of CSH throughout all regions. Her love for the field provides her with the motivation to ensure all kiddos and families get the services they need. During her free time, you can find Ashley spending time with her husband and children. 

Randi Ann Ethridge, M.S., BCBA

Vice President of Clinical Operations | Orange County and San Diego

Randi Ann Ethridge is the Executive Director of Orange County and San Diego Regions at Creative Solutions for hope. She has been responsible for overseeing our early intervention programs, in addition to supervising teams of fellow Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, senior and entering Behavior interventionists. Randi Ann shares her passion for this field by encouraging ongoing growth for all levels of management and supervision, mentoring for training new hires as well as mentorship for leading teams.  Randi Ann Graduated in 2003 from Cal State Long Beach, with dual credentials for teaching in both the general education and special education classrooms. Randi Ann carries a Master’s in Education, and is a certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Randi Ann has been in this field for over 22 plus years, and hopes to continue to excite incoming staff, educate on the field as a whole, and motivate staff and family to maintain and keep the hope strong for their better tomorrow. When away from CSH, she enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her encouraging husband, smart/sassy daughter, and loving parents.

Kirstie Gillespie, M.S., BCBA

Clinical Director | San Diego

Kirstie Gillespie is the Clinical Director for the San Diego region at Creative Solutions for Hope. Since joining the company in 2016, she has grown into a leadership role where she directly oversees clinical supervisors and case managers. Kirstie is responsible for providing ongoing oversight and training to case managers and supervisors, and she provides oversight on Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), progress reports, behavior intervention plans, and service titration planning. 

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences with a specialization in childhood obesity, a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and is currently completing a doctorate in Psychology with a focus on treating co-occurring behavior disorders involving aggression, property destruction, and self-injurious behaviors. Kirstie became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2018.

Prior to her time at CSH, Kirstie worked in an integrated healthcare system supporting patients with stroke and other neurological disorders, eventually working in the hospital’s Strategic Operations Center (SOC). She brings a unique blend of neuroscience knowledge and lean, supportive management systems to every team she leads.

Kirstie is passionate about fostering clinical excellence, mentoring others, and continuously refining service delivery to meet the complex needs of the clients and families she serves. As she looks to the future, she aims to expand evidence-based strategies for severe problem behaviors and strengthen infrastructure that empowers clinicians to thrive in their roles.

Candice Ochoa, M.S., BCBA

Clinical Director | Los Angeles

Candice Ochoa is a Clinical Director at Creative Solutions for Hope. She is responsible for developing and implementing behavior intervention programs, writing reports, and supervising and supporting staff. Candice served as a Clinical Supervisor in the school settings for children who met eligibility for Autism, emotional disturbance, learning disability, and intellectual delay for 7 years. Candice began working in the home setting in September 2016 and has gained valuable experience working in the home setting. Candice graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Social Behavior in 2008. In 2013, she earned her Master of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University. Candice finished her BCBA coursework at the Florida Institute of Technology in March 2017 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in May 2017. During her free time, she enjoys hiking and working out.

Stephanie Rodriguez

Human Resources Director | Orange County

Stephanie has over a decade of successful experience in hiring and employee management with a demonstrated history in Recruitment, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Training and Development and Leave of Absence Administration. Stephanie is a strong believer in the power of positive thinking in the workplace and prides herself in growing business relationships and making time to develop great relationships. In her free time Stephanie likes to spend time with her grandchildren, family and friends. 

Kinsey Varner, M.S., BCBA

Clinical Director: Traveling Director of Clinical Operations | Orange County and San Francisco

Kinsey is a Clinical Supervisor and the Social Skills Group Leader at Creative Solutions for Hope. She has been with CSH since 2015. She is responsible for providing oversight on cases and to therapists as well as designing and implementing interventions and programs. Kinsey is also the social skills leader and is responsible for creating and developing the curriculum for all of the Social Skills Groups as well as leading some of the SSG groups. She has experience with the use of speech generated devices, promoting social skills as well as training staff. Kinsey graduated from National University with her Master’s in Applied Behavioral Analysis in May of 2018, and earned her BCBA credentialing in December 2018. During her free time, she likes to do yoga and spend time with her friends and family.

Randi Ann Ethridge, M.S., BCBA

Clinical Director of Early Intervention Services | Orange County

Randi Ann Ethridge is the Early Intervention Director here at Creative Solutions for hope. She has been with CSH for 2 years. She is responsible for overseeing our early intervention programs, in addition to supervising teams of fellow Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, senior and entering Behavior interventionists. Randi Ann brings her passion for this field in teaching the New Hire and RBT workshops, hoping to share her love of this work and educating them on various ABA teaching methodologies and terminology. Randi Ann Graduated in 2003 from Cal State Long Beach, with dual credentials for teaching in both the general education and special education classrooms. Randi Ann carries a master’s in education, and is a certified behavior analyst (BCBA).Randi Ann has been in this field for over 15 years, and hopes to continue to excite incoming staff, educate on early intervention and motivate clients, and teams to keep the hope alive and strong for their better tomorrow. When away from CSH, she enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband and daughter.

Sarah Wheeler-Torres, M.S., BCBA

Executive Director | Inland Empire and Los Angeles County

Sarah Wheeler-Torres is an Executive Director at Creative Solutions for Hope (CSH). Sarah has been working for CSH since 2008, providing services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related developmental disabilities. She is responsible for overseeing and developing our clinical and administrative departments through evaluations, supervision, and training. She has experience in developing and implementing behavior intervention programs, conducting functional behavior assessments, providing 1:1 therapy and parent training and consultations, as well as overseeing staff training and support. She has received comprehensive training in the principles of behavior analysis and various methodologies such as Verbal behavior, Discrete Trial Training, Pivotal Response Training, Functional Communication Training, and Natural Environment Teaching. Sarah graduated in 2008 from the University of California, Riverside with her BA in Psychology. In 2016, she obtained her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and, in the same year, became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).