People You Will Meet in Autism Services
Our comprehensive autism team will support you throughout your entire care journey by always keeping you in the loop, not just for transparency but because you are important to our process and your child’s progress. We’ll provide regular progress reports and communicate about key milestones – always keeping the lines of communication open and honest so we can help your family thrive.
Select a photo to learn more about who you may meet along the way!
I’m Jennifer!
Jennifer Buckendorf MS, BCBA, LBA BCBA Clinical Manager
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to hold positions as an RBT, BCaBA and BCBA. I have worked in home, clinic and school settings and with clients from 18 months to adults. After starting work in the ABA field, I fell in love with the interactions with clients and their families, so decided to move forward in this field.
My favorite part of my job is seeing a client’s progress and different personalities while also teaching families autism management strategies to better their everyday life with their struggles related to autism. When I am not working, you can find me playing with my dogs, traveling and exploring all the islands have to offer.
I’m Anjanette!
Anjanette Pablo BA, RBT
I absolutely love working with our clients! They have taught me patience and brought me happiness in countless ways – I strive daily to do all I can to help them reach their goals. I am also grateful to have an amazing team of BCBAs and staff by my side. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my dog, crafting, DIYs, doodling, hiking, reading and online shopping.
I’m Almendra!
Almendra Espino, MA, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Manager
I was born and raised in Mexico where I earned a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology. I previously held positions of professional analyst and psychologist at the Ministry of Education and Culture in Mexico, as well as a Professor at Vizcaya de las Americas University. As a professional analyst and psychologist, I provided clinical therapy for children, teenagers and adults. In addition, I also held motivational and self-help talks while working with students with different needs, which is how I discovered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and psychotherapy. I moved to Los Angeles, California, in 2015 and it was there that I fell in love with ABA. I started as an RBT working with kids, parents and other professionals in home and school settings. After observing the benefits from implementing ABA principles, and the progress my clients made, I felt this was a rewarding career and I decided to pursue my master’s degree in ABA at Arizona State University. While studying, I held the position of ABA Supervisor and when I became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2021, I was promoted to clinical supervisor. I moved to Hawaii in 2022 and joined the Easterseals Hawaii team in 2023. During my free time, I enjoy yoga and spending time with friends and family.
I’m Danielle!
Danielle Bradley, RBT
Coordinator
During my senior year of high school, I completed a project working with children, teenagers, and adults with different disabilities in general education classrooms, with a focus on inclusivity. This is where I quickly learned that there needs to be more inclusive, friendly places where our neurodivergent kiddos feel safe, welcomed, and empowered as they learn skills to navigate through their everyday lives.
I discovered the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2019 and became an RBT that same year at Easterseals Hawaii. I have been fortunate to have worked with children of all ages across various settings, such as the school, home, community, and clinic. I enjoy watching the clients I serve make huge progress in their daily lives. We always celebrate big and small wins! My long-term goal is to obtain a master’s degree in special education with an emphasis on ABA to become a BCBA at Easterseals Hawaii.
In my free time, I enjoy shopping, traveling, spending time with my animals, family, and friends, and binge-watching documentaries.
I’m Maya!
Dr. Maya Matheis, PhD
Clinical Diagnostic Evaluator
Aloha! I’m Dr. Maya. I am a licensed clinical psychologist whose focus is providing support services to children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
I hold an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis with a concentration on child mental health and a PhD in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University. I completed my pre-and post-doctoral training at the UC Davis MIND Institute in Sacramento, California.
During my career in this field, I’ve worked in various settings, including hospitals, community clinics, homes, and schools, and supported autistic folks across their lifespan, from infants to older adults. I’m passionate about community inclusion and improving accessibility to autism services.
I enjoy goofing around with family and friends, watercolor painting, and cuddling with my two cats in my leisure time.
I’m Chandiss!
Chandiss Rauschenburg, MS, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Manager
For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working for Easterseals Hawaii in home, community, and clinic-based settings. Because of
this, I have a wide range of experience supporting clients from two years old to adulthood. Before working for our ABA program, I was the Program Manager for our Adult Services program in Honolulu.
The values and collaborative support teams at Easterseals Hawaii assist me in making meaningful impacts on the lives of my clients and
their families. I love watching each person’s growth in communication, socialization, cognitive, and daily living skills.
In my free time, I enjoy taking long walks with my husband, attending sports games, doing yoga, and beach days!