Meet the Team

Erin Wiercinski, CEO

Erin Wiercinski is the CEO of BHA, a leading provider of behavioral health services dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through evidence-based treatment and compassionate care. With over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Erin has been instrumental in transforming the organization’s strategic vision and operational framework, leading to significant growth and enhanced service delivery. She believes in a client-centered approach, prioritizing dignity, respect, and empowerment. Under her leadership, BHA is committed to fostering an environment where individuals can achieve their fullest potential through supportive and evidence-based behavioral health services. Erin is responsible for BHA and its component divisions, providing strategic, financial, and compliance oversight, managing day-to-day operations, and creating and sustaining critical stakeholder relationships. She is dedicated to advancing the behavioral health field and ensuring that BHA continues to set the standard for excellence in care.

She believes that every day, the work she and her team do creates meaningful change in the lives of our individuals. Outside work, Erin most enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Lori Taylor, CFO

Lori oversees all aspects of BHA’s financial management, including accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, financial risk management, and internal control policies and procedures. Lori rejoined BHA in 2022 after a prior stint in 2019-2020, bringing more than 21 years of experience in financial leadership roles. Outside of work, Lori enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, and friends.

Ronisha Coleman, Vice President of Educational Services

Ronisha comes to us with over 10 years in operational management and leadership in a number of areas within the healthcare industry. She has a passion for serving others and touching lives. Ronisha has worked within the behavioral health community for five years and has developed many connections within the Greater Kansas City community. Ronisha has a vision of excellence for BHA to ensure our children obtain the state-of-the-art learning experience they deserve!

Shawnda Hawkins, Vice President of Community Living

Shawnda has overall responsibility for BHA’s Community Living Division, which provides supervised community-based living for individuals with developmental disabilities and gives them the opportunity for full, independent and high quality life as possible. Shawnda joined BHA in 2008 and has 20 years of experience in working with developmentally disabled individuals with varying abilities. She is motivated by knowing that our individuals have the opportunity to have the best life in the least restrictive setting possible. Outside of work, Shawnda enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.

Monica Lugo, MS, BCBA, LBA, Vice President of Clinical Services

As the leader of BHA’s Early Intervention Division, Monica is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and ensuring the division’s success. In addition to her divisional role, she also provides strategic guidance on clinical services across all BHA divisions. With 17 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Monica brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her current role at BHA, which she joined in 2019. What drives her most is seeing individuals – both children and adults – reach their full potential and achieve milestones they never thought possible. When she’s not working, Monica loves spending time outdoors, with camping being a particular favorite activity.

Mia Gonzalez, JD, Director of Business Development

As the driving force behind business development at BHA, Mia serves as the primary liaison between the organization and individuals and families seeking its services. She fosters strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations that align with BHA’s mission, while also developing long-term plans to ensure the organization’s capacity to make a meaningful impact on its clients and the community. With 15 years of experience in social services and legal organizations, Mia brings a deep understanding and expertise to her role. As the first point of contact for families, she offers comfort and reassurance, sharing stories of success achieved by other parents who have benefited from BHA’s services. In her free time, Mia enjoys hiking and spending time with her furry friends at the dog park.

Nic Bieber, M.Jur., CFE, Director of Safety, Risk and Compliance

Nic has overall responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Risk, and Compliance at Behavioral Health Allies, where he is committed to fostering a safe and compliant work environment, supporting continuous improvement, and excellence in care. Nic joined BHA in 2024 and has over 22 years of experience in risk analysis, government and corporate compliance, and fraud investigations, and brings a data driven, results-oriented approach to his role. Outside of work, Nic enjoys spending time with his family and woodworking.

With data-driven, evidence-based care, our credentialed and certified staff utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, combining data-driven methods and ABA therapies with practical life skills training. Our staff also includes:

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA)
Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analysts (P-LBA)
Occupational Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Special Education Teachers
Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Paraprofessionals
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)

“BHA strives to provide the highest-quality care for their clients.”

-Community Partner

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