UNIFI Autism Care has made two critical executive appointments reflecting their commitment to clinically-led leadership. Breanne Hartley, PhD, BCBA-D, has been appointed as President of UNIFI Autism Care, while also maintaining her position as Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Hartley is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience working with patients on the autism spectrum and their families. She has functioned at the executive level within other behavior analysis services organizations, most recently as Chief Operating Officer. She is a leader in the field of behavior analysis, currently serving as President of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, speaking at national and state conferences, and having served as a committee member for the Autism Commission on Quality Accreditation.

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“UNIFI Autism Care was founded by clinicians and experienced behavioral health experts who truly live and breathe this work — and who understand what it takes to provide life-changing care for families and children,” said Dr. Hartley. “We’re more confident than ever that we have the right team, and the right vision, driving us forward. We’re so eager to show Indiana families the transformative impact of comprehensive, compassionate and effective autism care.”

Steven Merahn, MD, FAAP, formerly a Strategic Advisor to UNIFI, has been appointed Chief Medical Officer. Trained as a pediatrician, Dr. Merahn brings extensive experience as a physician-executive, focusing on care delivery redesign, systems-based practices for value-based care, and specializing in behavioral/mental health and complex populations. He has had strategic and clinical leadership roles in organizations supporting children and adults with medical complexity, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism.