Catherine DeBroder Joins CASP’s Autism Commission on Quality

Boston, MA—The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) has hired Catherine DeBroder as client services manager for the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ).

DeBroder brings 14 years’ clinical and business experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Most recently, she served as executive vice president of clinical operations for Eagle's Will ABA, where she led a team of clinicians and provided clinical, financial, and strategic operational leadership. Before that, she was director of operations for Key Autism Services.

In addition to those leadership roles, DeBroder served as a BCBA in Newton, Lexington, and Westwood Public Schools in Boston, MA. She also worked in residential facilities for children and young adults with autism and traumatic brain injuries. In 2024, DeBroder earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Wake Forest University.

“I’m very proud to join CASP and ACQ,” said DeBroder, MBA, BCBA, LBA. “My mix of clinical, operational, and business experience gives me a wide perspective on ABA providers’ challenges as well as the policies and structures that support quality care. It’s a perfect time for this new chapter, and I’m excited to get started.”

“ACQ is committed to being as responsive as possible to our accreditees, applicants, and the field at large,” said Erick Dubuque, Ph.D., LBA, BCBA-D, director of ACQ. “Bringing on a client services manager is a huge step forward in that regard.”

Lorri Unumb, Esq., CEO of CASP, said: “At a critical time for our field, adding Catherine to the ACQ team is a boon to our efforts to improve the quality of ABA services for people with autism. She’s right person at the right moment. I’m excited for the future of our accreditation program.”