My name is Michael Baer and I am the Executive Director of Day Programs at Transitions Behavioral Health. Michael started working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2008 and he has worked for Transitions since 2015 in various roles and positions. He holds certifications as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA). Michael graduated in 2022 from the University of Dayton in the Doctor of Education in Leadership for Organizations program. Michael enjoys running marathons, hiking trails, reading novels, caring for his elderly dog, going to concerts, and learning new languages. Michael continues to work in the behavioral health field because of the positive impacts he has witnessed with individuals and their families. He has a goal to make access to behavioral health services more equitable for underserved populations in our community.