Our Team

Connection. Compassion. Growth.

We are staffed with a compassionate group of individuals devoted to producing optimal outcomes for children with autism and their families.

Meet Our team

Hector Ruiz
Founder / Director

Hector has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2001, when he began working as an in-home therapist in El Paso. Hector graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in 2002 and a Master’s of Science in ABA from Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts in 2006. Hector has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2007. He has also worked across a broad range of clinical settings, including home, school-based, as well as residential facilities. Prior to founding ABA Comprehensive Services, Hector garnered extensive experience as the Clinical Manager for a school district-based ABA program for 7 and 1⁄2 years, overseeing a program that served over 150 children with autism daily.
Hector’s commitment to the field dates back to growing up with his younger brother with autism. His family moved to the states in 1990 in need of adequate services that were not available in his native Puerto Rico. This continues to be a driving force in Hector’s commitment to providing exceptional services to families facing similar challenges in under-served communities.

His interests within the field include:

Esmeralda Resendez M.A., BCBA, LBA (TX)
Clinician

Esmie has been in the field of ABA since 2017, when she became an RBT in El Paso, TX, at 18 years old. Over the years, she has gained experience in clinic and in-home settings and has worked with children and adults ranging from 2 to 44 years old.

Working with the ASD community had been a goal of Esmie’s from a very young age after her nephew got diagnosed with autism. She saw the positive change that her nephew’s therapists made throughout his early childhood, which confirmed that someday, she would want to give back to the community by continuing that chain.
Throughout her early years as an RBT, Esmie then realized that there was a concerning need for ethical ABA services in El Paso that were trauma-free, child-centered, and promoted a strengths-based approach rather than compliance-based interventions. She also noticed that there was a need for ABA services in Spanish to support the ASD community and their families along the border. This drove her to pursue her BCBA certification.
Esmie received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2020. She then received her Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University in 2023. At the end of 2024, Esmie completed all requirements to sit for her BCBA certification which she passed successfully in early 2025. Her focus now is expanding ethical quality ABA services, supervision, and support to families, RBTs, and Student Analysts in El Paso, TX.

Gretchen Quinn Derrick M.A., BCBA, LBA (TX)
Clinician

Quinn began her professional journey in 2017 while completing her undergraduate degree in Community and Education Psychology (CEP Program) at New Mexico State University. Although she always envisioned working with children and advocating for those needing support, her introduction to ABA came naturally through a university placement at a nonprofit developmental center for children with Down syndrome. This experience showed her the meaningful impact that compassionate, well-designed interventions can have on children and their families. During COVID, Quinn became an RBT and provided ABA services in rural areas with limited access to care, strengthening her commitment to ethical, equitable services. In 2021, she joined ABA Comprehensive and later began her Master of Arts in Special Education with an emphasis in ABA, completing her unrestricted supervision hours while supporting families across the El Paso region. She earned her BCBA certification in September 2024 and briefly worked in a center-based ABA setting to broaden her understanding of different service models before returning to ABA Comprehensive in 2025. Today, Quinn focuses on delivering ethical, child-centered ABA services as a BCBA, supporting caregivers, and providing meaningful supervision to RBTs and future analysts. Her work continues to reflect her original passion—advocating for children and ensuring every learner receives compassionate, individualized support.

Rachel Pinson
Lead Registered Behavior Technician

In 2021, after obtaining a Psychology degree with a fresh passion for early development, Rachel was introduced to the world of ABA. Rachel quickly fell in love with the RBT position. She knew that she wanted to contribute to providing options for care for children with autism. Over the past three years, each client has presented new and unique opportunities to make a difference.
Although her early years in ABA sparked her passion to make an impact, Rachel sought to provide a higher level of care aligned with a compassionate approach to treatment. In November 2023, Rachel joined ABA Comprehensive LLC. She quickly realized that this was a team unlike any other in that it provides her the opportunity to truly make the impact she aspires to with the families she serves. She strives every day to make an impression in the lives of her clients and embrace the beauty of each individual and their quirks.
Rachel is working towards returning to school for a Master’s in Applied Behavioral Analysis. With more than sufficient experience in a field with eye-opening realities of constant limitation of resources for people with autism, Rachel is devoted to becoming part of the change and helping make their potential possible.

Rachel Butzke
Registered Behavior Technician, Social Media and Outreach Coordinator

Rachel has been working in the ABA field since 2022. During her studies to obtain a music degree, psychology courses Rachel took as part of her core curriculum resonated with her. After receiving her degree, Rachel decided to pursue a career in psychology instead of her original plan to pursue a music career.
After doing more research, Rachel discovered that the field of ABA fit her new chosen career path and became certified as an RBT in June 2022. With a background in teaching music to children, she saw the opportunity to teach and help children in a new way.
Rachel currently holds a degree in Individualized Studies with a focus in music from New Mexico State University. She hopes to continue her education within the next year and pursue a Master’s degree in ABA or counseling.

Miriam Olmos
Lead Registered Behavior Technician

Miriam has been in the field of ABA since 2022 as a Registered Behavior Technician. She first became interested in the field of psychology during her teenage years and began her pursue of the career through advanced placement classes. After moving to El Paso, she joined a youth group in which she was able to volunteer in a Non Profit Mental Hospital operating in Juarez. During this time, she got to know wonderful elderly people with Autism and other special needs. She recognized the lack of information in her community and wanted to help change the outcome and help them to be as happy and independent as they can be.
Miriam first learned of ABA through her psychology classes and became certified in March of 2022. During her time in the field, she has worked with children ranging from ages 3 to 14 at in-home and in-clinic settings.
Miriam holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso. She plans to continue her educational studies towards a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Julie Cabral
Registered Behavior Technician

Julie began her career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in 2021 and quickly discovered a deep passion for supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. With experience in both clinic and home-based settings, she values the meaningful relationships she builds with the children she serves and finds joy in seeing their growth. Being part of each child’s progress is what continues to inspire her dedication to the field.
She earned her Associate of Occupational Therapy Assistant degree and is committed to advancing her career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) while continuing to grow in her RBT role. Her dual background allows her to blend behavioral and therapeutic perspectives, strengthening her ability to support children and families with compassion, skill, and purpose.
Driven, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact, Julie strives to create supportive, empowering environments where children with autism can thrive.

Camran De La Fuente
Registered Behavior Technician

Camran is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) passionate about supporting children with autism and equipping their families with the tools they need to help their children reach their fullest potential. Her journey into the field began in high school while working as a babysitter, where she discovered a passion for working with children.
In 2025, at just 20 years old, Camran became a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), marking the beginning of her career in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has since devoted herself to building a career dedicated to helping children overcome challenges by teaching meaningful skills that promote independence and long-term success. Committed to continuing her personal growth, Camran earned her associate’s degree in 2025 and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Texas at El Paso. Her long-term goal is to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), where she hopes to continue advocating for children with autism, formulate individualized treatment plans that meet each child's needs, and provide guidance to support families throughout their child’s development.
Camran considers it a privilege to support children and their families throughout their developmental journey. Driven by compassion and a genuine desire to help others, she is committed to creating a positive, supportive environment where children can build confidence, develop meaningful skills, and thrive.

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