Team

Stacey Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, Director, Co-founder

Dr. Shook, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral Level since 2000, has worked closely with children with autism and their families since 1989. In that time, she has provided direct intervention to children on the autism spectrum, and training to educators, related service personnel, and families. She has conducted multiple research studies in the field of behavior analysis, many of which have been presented at international behavior analysis conferences. Read more

Christina Peters, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, Consulting Supervisor

Christina Peters, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level working in the field of behavior analysis since 1999. Christina completed her master’s degree in special education at Temple University in 2009 and her doctoral degree in behavioral psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2021. Read more

Zein Bustami, Program Manager

Ms. Bustami joined Northwest Behavioral Associates’ Jordanian affiliate, The Star Project (TSP), in October 2017. She dreamed of working with young learners and received a B.S. degree in Childhood Education in 2013 from the Lebanese American University, Beirut.  Zein worked at the International Community School (ICS) as a Learning Support Assistant upon returning to Jordan and it was at the ICS that she met Dr. Shook.  Dr. Shook was consulting for several ICS students and introduced Ms. Bustami to the world of behavior analysis. Read more

Hannah Samford, Program Manager

Ms. Samford joined NBA’s Jordanian affiliate, The Star Project (TSP), in August 2017 as a Program Manager. She has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2011, when she secured an entry level ABA Therapist position at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. There, she gained experience in supporting individuals across a variety of clinical profiles, ages, and settings. Read more

Farah Al Mousa, Administration Director

As a devoted mother to a child with ASD, Farah grew a passion for helping children on the spectrum. Having experienced how the disorder hinders the abilities of a child, she is more determined than ever to lend a hand to those in need. Read more