Our Team
Laura Johnson
Larry Daugherty
Larry Daugherty
Laura is the CEO at Light of HOPE. She is a former kindergarten teacher with a Specialist degree in education. Laura is a wife and mother to two girls. Her youngest, Mary Charles, has special needs and has had five years of intense therapies. Traveling hours to receive ABA therapy was hard on Mary Charles, so Laura's dream of having a loc
Laura is the CEO at Light of HOPE. She is a former kindergarten teacher with a Specialist degree in education. Laura is a wife and mother to two girls. Her youngest, Mary Charles, has special needs and has had five years of intense therapies. Traveling hours to receive ABA therapy was hard on Mary Charles, so Laura's dream of having a local ABA services learning center was born. Working with children is her passion. She is co-owner of Light of HOPE Learning Center with her father, Larry.
Larry Daugherty
Larry Daugherty
Larry Daugherty
Dr. Larry Daugherty is the CFO at Light of HOPE. He is a retired dentist with over 35 years of experience in running his own practice. He is a husband, father, and papa to five grandchildren. One granddaughter, Mary Charles, is on the spectrum and has a rare gene mutation. Larry’s passion is helping others. After watching his granddaughte
Dr. Larry Daugherty is the CFO at Light of HOPE. He is a retired dentist with over 35 years of experience in running his own practice. He is a husband, father, and papa to five grandchildren. One granddaughter, Mary Charles, is on the spectrum and has a rare gene mutation. Larry’s passion is helping others. After watching his granddaughter succeed with her ABA therapy, he turned his focus on bringing these amazing ABA services to his community and other children in need. Larry is co-owner of Light of HOPE with his daughter, Laura.
Amber Boozer, BCBA and Clinical Director
Amber Boozer, BCBA and Clinical Director
Amber Boozer, BCBA and Clinical Director
Amber is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Clinical Director at Light of HOPE. She has worked in various capacities within the field of ABA therapy since 2010. Amber has provided ABA services in many different settings, including home-based, clinic, community, school, and virtual. This wide range of experience has led Ambe
Amber is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Clinical Director at Light of HOPE. She has worked in various capacities within the field of ABA therapy since 2010. Amber has provided ABA services in many different settings, including home-based, clinic, community, school, and virtual. This wide range of experience has led Amber to pursue other applications of behavior analysis, excelling in organizational behavior management skills. Amber is driven by a love for science, and she takes pride in providing compassionate care ABA services to all. Amber is currently a Ph.D. student and is actively working towards becoming a BCBA-D so that she can continue to provide the most comprehensive and ethical services. She is committed to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and loves being part of the Light of HOPE team!
Mary Gainey, BCBA
Amber Boozer, BCBA and Clinical Director
Amber Boozer, BCBA and Clinical Director
Mary is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Light of HOPE. She started her teaching career in a school for Autism in Massachusetts, and it was there that she realized she had a special place in her heart for helping people with Autism through ABA therapy! She spent some time teaching in Glynn County schools, and while she lo
Mary is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Light of HOPE. She started her teaching career in a school for Autism in Massachusetts, and it was there that she realized she had a special place in her heart for helping people with Autism through ABA therapy! She spent some time teaching in Glynn County schools, and while she loved her time there, she was thrilled to begin a new adventure with Light of HOPE. Mary joined Light of HOPE as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and completed her practicum there as she progressed in her education and career to become a BCBA. She has a heart for service and truly cares for every child she sees, striving to give them the best possible ABA therapy she can.
Cate Jenkins, BCBA
Amber Boozer, BCBA and Clinical Director
Cate Jenkins, BCBA
Cate is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Light of HOPE. She began her career working with children with Autism as a Special Education Teacher in public schools in Virginia. She also worked at a therapeutic day school for adolescents with Autism where she learned all about ABA therapy and fell in love with the science behind AB
Cate is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Light of HOPE. She began her career working with children with Autism as a Special Education Teacher in public schools in Virginia. She also worked at a therapeutic day school for adolescents with Autism where she learned all about ABA therapy and fell in love with the science behind ABA. There, she designed and opened the first ABA classroom as the lead teacher and as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). She decided that she wanted to pursue her certification as a BCBA and continued working as an RBT as a practicum student. She became a BCBA in February of 2023 and joined Light of HOPE in October. She has been so excited to see the progress that our clients have made and is thrilled to be a part of such a supportive and caring company.