Timothy Yeager

About Timothy Yeager

I’m the Chief Clinical Officer at Centria Healthcare, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autistic individuals.As a leader, my focus is building systems that empower teams and elevate care—fostering an environment where clinical excellence isn’t just expected, it’s inevitable.As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), my work is rooted in compassion and progress. I believe in giving clients a voice and helping them thrive in the environments where they live, learn, work, and play.My journey here wasn’t linear.I grew up in a small agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. I was the first in my family to attend college. I dropped out. I came back. I quit my first job in behavior analysis after just 30 days—and returned years later as a Clinical Director.I never expected to be in a position where I could support thousands of clients and clinicians across the country. That’s what makes the work so meaningful. To me, leadership is about stepping into people’s stories—to listen, to serve, and to build systems that enable growth.At Centria, I oversee the entire client-staff experience—from intake through discharge. My work includes: • Establishing quality standards • Driving professional development • Aligning clinical outcomes with values-based care • Guiding data-informed clinical decision makingI’m passionate about leveraging behavioral science, performance systems, and large data sets to continuously improve care quality at scale. My background spans 14 years across social services, education, and healthcare.I’m also a father of four: Roslyn, Atticus, Ezra, and Hunter.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about meaningful care, strong systems, or big ideas in behavior analysis.

Experience

1. Chief Clinical Officer

   Centria Autism

   May 2021 — Present

   I foster an environment of clinical excellence through leadership and systems development, overseeing the client-staff interaction from initial assessment through discharge, including professional development, clinical outcomes, and clinical decision making while aligning continuous ongoing assessment with curriculum and supports.

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Mathematics

  2008 — 2010

• Columbia University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (ABD), Applied Behavior Analysis

  2012 — 2015

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Behavior Analysis

  2010 — 2012

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

  2012 — 2013

• Selma High School

  High School Diploma

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Program Development
• Special Education
• Educational Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Interventions
• Educational Consulting
• Early Childhood Education
• Child Development
• Classroom Management
• Classroom
• Learning Disabilities
• Nonprofits
• Teaching
• Developmental Disabilities
• Educational Research
• Elementary Education
• Parent Education
• Public Speaking
• Early Intervention
• Curriculum Development
• K-12
• Higher Education
• Tutoring
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Educational Technology
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Research
• Lesson Planning
• Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Differentiated Instruction
• Research Design
• Pedagogy
• Behavior Modification
• College Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Behavior Management