We are Empower Behavioral Health

Mr. Kumar is the Chief Executive Officer of Empower Behavioral Health. Natesh is passionate about making healthcare services accessible to everyone. He actively contributes to several Executive and Investment Boards, including his recent involvement with Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas and currently serves as a board member with The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP).

Mr. Kumar is also very active in healthcare professional organizations and co-founded and hosts a podcast with CASP called PodCASP that brings to light topics in the ABA space. When he’s not at work, Mr. Kumar enjoys spending time with his wife, Reema, and their beautiful children. You might also find him watching sports, playing golf, or traveling worldwide. Mr. Kumar holds an MBA in Operations and Strategy from Southern Methodist University and an undergraduate in Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Texas. He has held executive positions for 15 years and oversees several businesses in various industries. He specializes in financial analysis and valuation of business models, process optimization, and project management.

Born and raised in Texas, John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accounting from Texas Tech University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was distinguished as the highest-ranking graduate. After starting his career at KPMG, John has spent over 10 years leading teams in healthcare finance, mergers, and acquisitions. He has successfully driven exponential growth at multiple healthcare organizations with an eye towards clinical quality and a superior patient experience. His passion lies in finding those who are providing the highest levels of care to those they serve, and helping them expand their reach, delivering quality care to more families!

Emily is a native of Houma, Louisiana. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders in 2013 from Louisiana State University. Emily went on to complete her Master of Arts degree in Special Education, with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis, at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2015. Emily began working with individuals with developmental and communication delays during her undergraduate studies and transitioned into the field of ABA in 2012. She joined the EBH team in the Fall of 2013 as a technician and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2015. Emily has experience working with individuals with a variety of diagnoses in clinic-based and community-based settings.

Emily has interests in the areas of early intensive behavioral intervention and the treatment of behavioral feeding disorders. Emily also has a passion for assisting children and families in accessing high-quality ABA services and advocating on their behalf in navigating funding sources. On the weekends, Emily enjoys watching LSU and Saints football with her husband, cooking, and spending time with her family and dog, Daisy.

Anna joined EBH in 2013 and currently serves as the VP of Intake and Marketing. Anna is dedicated to providing a high-level of customer service and support to our patients and families throughout the intake process. She received her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in 2013 and went on to pursue her master’s from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she studied Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Anna is a proud native of Houston, TX and has worked in the field of ABA since 2010. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2015. She has experience with clinic-based, in-home, and community-based treatment.

Anna serves as the Secretary for the Texas Association for Applied Behavior Analysis Public Policy Group (TxABA PPG). She also serves as Chair of the TxABA PPG Medicaid Task Force. Anna has a passion for advocating for individuals with disabilities through legislation, such as Medicaid coverage of ABA services for families living in the state of Texas. Anna is a big sports fan and enjoys cheering on her favorite teams, especially her LSU Tigers. In her free time, you can find Anna working in her garden, watching Netflix, or playing outside with her two dogs.

Kylie is a Southern California native who has worked in the field since 2012. She attended the University of California Riverside where she earned her bachelor’s degree and then completed her Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Ball State University. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2015. Kylie joined the EBH team as a BCBA in 2019 and has since worked in a variety of departments including telehealth and curriculum development. Kylie has strong interests in transition planning and teaching executive functioning skills. She strongly believes in adapting and personalizing programming to meet each client’s needs. She also focuses her work on mentoring new BCBAs and building staff morale. Kylie enjoys exploring Texas, being active, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Tori joined EBH in 2019 and currently serves as the Director of Compliance. She received her MBA in Healthcare Administration and has over 16 years in the health care industry, providing various services to a wide range of specialties. She is dedicated to overseeing and managing regulatory compliance within our organization.

Elissa is a Native Texan, born and raised. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, with an emphasis in Management from The University of the Incarnate Word at San Antonio in 2009. She went on to pursue her education at The University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio and completed her Master of Business Administration, with an emphasis in Management in 2011. Elissa has held leadership positions for over 15 years and specializes in organizational structure, operations, and growth.