Meet the Team
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Dr. Frazier is a licensed clinical psychologist who received his Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 2004. He joined Cleveland Clinic in 2006 and from 2013-2017 was the director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism and the Lerner School providing assessment and behavioral intervention to children and young adults with autism. He was the Chief Science Officer at AutismSpeaks from 2017 to 2021 and is currently the national board chair. He is also a Professor of Psychology at John Carroll University and a Research Professor in Pediatrics and Psychiatry at SUNY-Upstate.
Over the last two decades, Dr. Frazier has maintained active clinical research programs focused on developing new assessment tools, including those that support evaluation and treatment of autism and related neurogenetic syndromes. He has published more than 180 scientific papers and his recent work has focused on developing tools relevant to outpatient mental health settings and behavioral intervention practices.
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Allison brings over 15 years of experience in behavior analysis, spanning therapy for all ages, providing school consultation, conducting parent/teacher training, and doing clinical supervision. She previously directed Cleveland Clinic's Autism Center Outreach and summer program and later served as a special education school administrator, founding a nationally recognized camp program for children and teens with behavior and learning differences.
She founded a multidisciplinary behavioral health agency that provided services across homes, schools, and communities before establishing Elevate Learning which delivers behavioral interventions in schools.
Allison contributes to the community as the vice president on the board of trustees at the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities and as a trustee for the Ohio Association of County Boards.
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Joe Kolba is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience leading engineering teams across multiple startups, including in the dynamic biotech sector. With a proven track record of delivering scalable and innovative technology solutions, Joe combines technical expertise with strategic vision to drive product development and organizational growth.
Throughout his career, Joe has spearheaded the architecture and development of complex systems, leading cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to market. At a biotech startup, he played a pivotal role in developing software solutions that supported groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology.
In addition to his biotech experience, Joe has contributed to the success of startups in diverse industries, navigating the unique challenges of early-stage ventures. He excels in building high-performance engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and implementing agile methodologies to streamline development processes.
Joe is proficient in a wide range of programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, including Node.js, Javascript, Java and AWS. He is passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments.
Beyond his technical accomplishments, Joe is an advocate for mentoring emerging talent and promoting diversity within the tech industry. He actively participates in knowledge-sharing initiatives and stays at the forefront of emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement and adaptability.
Who we are
Founded by a passionate team of longtime friends and colleagues—including autism parents, psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical and translational scientists, educators, behaviorists, and software engineers—our mission is to enhance the lives of neurodiverse individuals. Together, we are dedicated to creating meaningful solutions that foster lifelong learning, inclusion, and best practices.
The AIM team has more than 100 years of clinical mental health and educational experience working with thousands of students and patients. The team has clinical research experience with more than 1,000 peer-reviewed publications. They have a long history of mental health measure development with creation and validation of more than 20 instruments.
