Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
Chelsey Bishop, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Chelsey is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 8 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. She specializes in early intervention services for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disorders. Chelsey is deeply passionate about enhancing children’s communication skills, whether through verbal language, sign language, or the use of an electronic communication device. Her approach is centered on empowering children to express themselves in the most effective and comfortable way possible. In addition to her work with children, Chelsey provides supervision and mentorship to individuals pursuing their BCBA or BCaBA certification. Before becoming a BCBA, Chelsey was a member of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band at the University of Tennessee where she completed her Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Chelsey also loves to read and her favorite author is Becky Chambers.
Madison Mangrum, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Madison is Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) located in the Tri-Cities area in East Tennessee. Madison received a Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Studies from Johnson University and then received a Masters of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue University Global. She has over 4 years of experience providing therapy services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum and other related disorders. Madison has a passion for creating individualized programs to meet the needs of all the families she serves. Madison is able to provide ABA assessments, ABA treatment planning, and parent training. During her spare time, Madison loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and friends. She is also quite the coffee connoisseur!
Kelsey Tanner, M.S., BCBA
Kelsey is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Life Connections Autism Services with a background in working with autistic individuals. She discovered her passion for autism early on while volunteering with the Tennessee Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder as a teenager. Kelsey began her career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a Behavior Technician in 2017, later earning her Master’s in Psychology from Capella University in 2022. She received her BCBA certification in July of 2024. Kelsey is committed to helping clients build the skills they need to engage with the world around them, utilizing behavioral strategies to enhance their happiness and everyday life.