Lara BollingerLara Bollinger has a M.S.Ed. in Intensive Special Needs Instruction and a J.D. with a focus in education law and public policy. Lara has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2010 and has worked with individuals with developmental disailities in a variety of settings. She has experience in creating plans for insurance funders that meet the definition of medical necessity and currently serves as an Associate at Mack Rosenberg Law where she assists ABA companies with insurance appeals, creating appropriate documentation, and understanding and interpreting federal and state laws related to practice. While living in Hawai'i, Lara joined Hawai'i Association for Behavior Analysis Legislative committee, where she became an advocate for students with disabilities to state legislators, working to achieve successful licensure of Behavior Analysts and statewide Autism insurance reform in Hawai'i. Additionally, Lara serves as a founding director of Together for our Keiki, a Hawai'i based non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate and create a diverse and inclusive community for our keiki (children) by empowering parents and caregivers and educating local stakeholders. Read More Read Less