Meet Our Team

I was born and raised outside the city of Detroit. I did not begin working with Developmental Disabilities until I participated in an internship through my undergraduate university in Ann Arbor. I was so scared yet excited at the same time. At the time there were no programs for Applied Behavior Analysis, only something called Behavior Modification or Behavior "Mod".

By the time the internship was over, I knew then that I wanted to work not only with people with disabilities but people with challenging behavior problems as well. I moved to Florida and worked through the closing of Sunland Orlando, one of Florida’s institutions for individuals with developmental disabilities. We worked on the most intense behaviors imaginable, running 15-minute trials throughout the day with case loads of 8–10. It was heartbreaking, but I felt I could make a lasting difference.

I returned to school to obtain my Master’s degree in Human Services Administration from Nova Southeastern University in the 1980s. I completed CBA coursework, sat for the State Exam for the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, and was mentored by Dr. Sherrie Titus, BCBA-D. I later completed BCBA coursework at FIT with Dr. Martinez.

I opened Strategies, Inc. in January of 2000 in a 500-square-foot office with one client. Today we are located in Port Orange, Florida, employing and contracting approximately 90 professionals—BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, Clinical Leads, and dedicated administrative staff. In January of 2019, we expanded our services to Baltimore, Maryland, and now proudly serve children and families across Florida, Maryland, Georgia, California, and Tennessee.

Nickeisha Brown serves as Clinical Director at Strategies Inc ABA, providing high-level clinical guidance, program development, and quality assurance across our clinical operations.

With extensive background in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior reduction strategies, Nickeisha oversees individualized programming, mentor clinicians, and ensures families receive the highest standard of evidence-based care.

Kori James is the Assistant Clinical Director at Strategies Inc ABA. She works directly with our clinical leadership to support BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs in delivering ethical and effective behavior therapy.

Kori is committed to continuous clinical excellence, staff mentorship, and fostering strong collaborations with families and educators.

Tammy Negri is a native Floridian who received her Master of Science degree in Psychology from Stetson University in 1993. She completed her coursework through Florida Institute of Technology where she received her BCaBA credentials in 2003. She went back in 2009 and further completed coursework at FIT and received her BCBA credential in 2011. She has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities for approximately 25 years, both children and adults. She has lengthy experience working with adults with high intensity behaviors, both in group home and family home settings.

She became a Strategizer in 2012 and is currently the Chief Behavioral Officer overseeing the Medicaid Waiver program. Tammy has a son, Justin, and a mastiff named Abbey. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, home decor projects, and spending time with her family. She is an avid runner and also spends some of her time coaching at a local Crossfit gym in DeLand. The beach is her favorite place to visit and practice self-care.

Meet Derek Schicker, MS, BCBA, Lead Clinical Analyst for North Florida. He was born and raised in Deltona, Florida and currently resides in Jacksonville. He completed his Bachelor of Science in psychology from Georgia Southwestern State University. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Master of Sciences in Developmental Disabilities with a Concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis in 2017. He has been in the field for 10 years where he has had the opportunity to work with clients from infancy to adulthood with varying disabilities. He has experience in several different settings including clinic, home, school, work programs, and the community.

He enjoys writing and implementing interventions focusing on parent training, problem behavior reduction, increasing replacement behaviors, and providing supervision to his team members. Derek has a lot of intensive early intervention experience and his areas of expertise include addressing food selectivity, functional communication training, toilet training, and problem behavior reduction. He has been a Strategizer since February 2018.

Hi! I am Tara Laxton, MA, BCBA, Clinical Coordinator for the Easterseals contract. I became a Strategizer in 2014 when my family relocated from New Jersey to New Smyrna Beach, FL. I have been working in the field of ABA for over 15 years primarily with children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other intellectual disabilities. I have worked in a variety of settings, including in-home, schools, and group homes. I received my Master of Arts degree with a specialization in Psychology in 2011 and became a BCBA in 2014, after completing ABA coursework at Florida Institute of Technology.

I am passionate about all areas of the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, but particularly enjoy providing training and supervision to other clinicians and RBT’s, parent training and making a meaningful difference in children’s lives. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children going to theme parks, the beach, and spending time with friends.

Dr. Jada Tucker is from Baltimore, MD and is one of the clinical lead directors at Strategies Inc ABA. She brings 13 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, having started her journey assisting in research on the Neurobehavioral Unit at Kennedy Krieger Institute in 2009.

Dr. Tucker earned her BCBA credential in 2015 and obtained her Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in May 2020. During her doctoral studies, she traveled to South Africa to utilize ABA principles in promoting social change and eradicating systemic barriers.

She has established cultural competence platforms across multiple agencies, leading continuing education workshops and group discussions. Dr. Tucker is deeply passionate about providing high-quality ABA therapeutic services and autism awareness resources to minority youth and their families.

She is also an active mentor in the ABA community and co-founder of the support community @blackgirlsinaba, celebrating the achievements of Black women in behavioral science and advancing in-home ABA models for underserved communities.

Stacey Dominey is a seasoned Board Certified Behavior Analyst serving as Regional Director across Florida and Tennessee for Strategies Inc ABA.

Stacey specializes in functional behavioral assessments, comprehensive treatment planning, and caregiver training, leading clinical teams across both states to ensure compassionate and individualized support for every child.

Meet Cindy Peggs, our Finance Coordinator. Cindy is a native of Northeast Ohio who moved to the Sunshine State in 2009.

She began her career with Strategies, Inc. in 2010 as an administrative assistant and has grown into the role of Finance Coordinator, expertly handling all aspects of client billing and payroll.

When she is not working, Cindy enjoys boating, spending time by the pool with friends, and cherishing moments with her two granddaughters, Raelyn and Ryla, and her dog, Bentley.