Our Team
Dr. Zachary Bird, PhD., BCBA-D, LBA
Director of Operations / Owner
Zach is the Founding Consultant of Principled Behavior Consultants (PBC) and the Director of Operations at FUSE Day Support. He is a Doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) licensed in Virginia. He has more than 15 years of experience working with a variety of populations including individuals with developmental disabilities and conduct disorders. His expertise is in the assessment and treatment of severe disruptive behavior across a variety of settings. Additionally, he provides consultation with schools on classroom management and systematic instruction. He earned his PhD in Behavior Analysis at Simmons College and his master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western New England University. His peer-reviewed research was published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. You can listen to him as a co-host of the ABA-focused Functional Relations Podcast.
Bryanna Godel, MA, BCBA, LBA
Program Director
Bry is the Program Director at FUSE Day Support and a Behavior Consultant with PBC. She joined PBC as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Virginia. She earned her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University in 2020. She has a background in working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse problems. Additionally, she has 7+ years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. She has a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential and achieve their goals, as well as working with families and caregivers to foster the highest quality of life possible.
Tia Bye
Administrative Manager
Tia is the Office Administrator at FUSE Day Support and PBC. She earned an associate’s degree in General Studies at Patrick & Henry Community College in Martinsville, Virginia. She is proud to support PBC with her organizational and secretarial skills, and to serve the community with compassion and generosity.
Mikayla Kee
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Mikayla is committed to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by ensuring participants are engaged, receive compassion each day and being supportive of each participant that is a part of FUSE.
Amanda Woodard
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Amanda's passion has always been helping others. She wants others to feel love, compassion and kindness. Having the ability to work as a DSP makes her feel that she can show others just how special they truly are. Helping individuals grow and reach new goals is something she strives to accomplish each day at FUSE.