Ana I. Ortega is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ana earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2010, then received her Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in autism from Ball State University in 2012. Ana has been working with children with autism and other developmental delays since 2008. She has experience working in a variety of settings such as home, school, community and outpatient clinics, implementing and supervising behavioral interventions that include ABA therapy, parent and staff training. Ana serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Texas A&M- San Antonio which is set to launch in Fall 2022. She is a member of the committee of communications for OMPAC (Organización Mexicana de Practicantes de Análisis Conductual Aplicado) which mission is to disseminate and promote ABA in México. She’s also an active participant of the Alamo City Behavior Analyst (ACBA) group with the goal of bringing together a network of local Behavior Analyst to better serve the community. Growing up in Mexico, her bilingual background has helped her reach Spanish speaking families in the community. She currently resides in San Antonio with her husband Hector, their two daughters and dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to a good audio book and connecting with nature. She believes that mind-body-spirit wellness is number one priority and is committed to making Promise Center for Autism the reflection of that. She understands the importance of family and a good support system in life, which is why she places a special emphasis on child-family's needs while providing services.