Meet the Team at Triangle ABA

Our ABA therapy experts provide a supportive environment to enrich the lives of children with autism throughout Raleigh, NC, and the surrounding communities.

Board Certified Behavior Analysts

Amber Nelms, BCBA, is the Owner and Founder of Triangle ABA. Her journey into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) began when her son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 2. Faced with fear and uncertainty, Amber found hope through ABA therapy, which significantly improved her son’s development. Inspired by her son’s progress, she pursued a career as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to help other children and their families experience similar success.

Amber has combined her educational background in behavioral science with personal experience as a mother of a child with autism, providing her with a unique perspective in her practice. Her deep understanding of both the challenges and triumphs faced by families affected by autism led to the founding of Triangle ABA. Amber is dedicated to creating an environment that fosters meaningful change and offers support to both children and their families.

In her free time, Amber enjoys spending time with her family.

Florina David Colar, M.A., M.S., BCBA, LBA, serves as the Chief Development Officer at Triangle ABA. Born in Transylvania, Romania, Florina developed a passion for psychology early on. She earned a B.S. in Clinical Psychology from Babes-Bolyai State University in 2006, followed by a master’s degree in Communications and Human Resources from David Ogilvy University in Bucharest.

She later earned an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, conducting research under Dr. Joyce Tu, BCBA-D.

Florina has extensive experience in academia, clinical settings, and behavioral consultation. She has worked in Child and Adolescent University Hospitals and served as a Behavior Consultant and Clinical Director in Southern California. Florina is particularly skilled in verbal behavior programming for early intervention in children with autism.

In her free time, Florina enjoys tennis with her son and traveling.

Zach is a certified Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Although his academic background is in history, with both a bachelor's and master’s degree, Zach has always found his true passion in helping children develop skills and lead fulfilling lives.

His ABA experience has primarily been clinic-based, working with children up to age 16 across a wide range of skill levels. More recently, Zach has also focused on training new hires in the fundamentals of ABA therapy and provided ongoing training to help behavior technicians refine their skills.

Zach is excited to continue his growth as a BCBA at Triangle ABA, where he supports and teaches sound ABA practices to technicians while developing his own program management style.

In his free time, Zach enjoys exploring his interest in history.

Josh is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over seven years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Throughout his career, he has worked with clients across various settings, including public and private schools, homes, communities, and clinics. Josh has extensive experience with a diverse age range, from as young as 2 to 18 years old, developing and implementing programs that cater to all types of learners.

His expertise spans both skill acquisition and the reduction of maladaptive behaviors. Josh is committed to creating effective, ethical, and socially relevant programming, with a strong focus on ensuring that the skills taught in the clinic successfully generalize to home and community environments.

In his free time, Josh enjoys exploring new hobbies and staying active.

Logan has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2022. With experience working with individuals ranging from 2 to 22 years old, Logan has provided ABA services in various environments, including clinics, homes, and schools. She holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Developmental Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and a post-graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.

Logan is dedicated to offering individualized care that equips children with the skills they need to lead successful lives. She prioritizes upholding the highest ethical standards to ensure safe and effective therapy.

Outside of work, Logan enjoys spending time with her three dachshunds, boating on Falls Lake with her family, and engaging in creative art projects.