MEET THE TEAM
THE PROFESSIONALS
Founder & Clinical Director
Tari Arowolo, MS., BCBA,LBA
The diagnosis of my daughter's autism was like a devastating storm that shook our family. The days and months that followed were overwhelming to say the least but we were lucky to find a passionate and dedicated BCBA. In the midst of all the chaos, she became like lighthouse for us and opened our eyes to the fact that this was just the beginning of a challenging but ultimately beautiful journey.
Her guidance and expertise brought us to a new threshold where we could see my daughter thrive.
The experience was like a compass that pointed me towards my life's purpose, to become a BCBA and help guide other families and help ensure others know they do not have to walk the ASD path alone.
At Joyful Journey ABA, our mission is to guide special needs families through the overwhelming process of finding a good fit on their autism journey. Our goal is to reduce the wait times for services and simplify the process for children to receive medically necessary ABA services and guide families as they choose life-changing treatments for their children.
Joyful journey will utilize Applied Behavior Analysis through individualized trainings for families and consultation services all while keeping the focus on the child.
Cristian Rodriguez, BCBA INTERN
I am currently pursuing advanced training in Applied Behavior Analysis with the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). As a BCBA intern, I am committed to expanding my clinical knowledge in assessment, data-driven decision-making, intervention planning, and effective supervision. I strive to approach each client and family with professionalism, empathy, and respect for individual dignity while ensuring that interventions are socially meaningful and grounded in behavioral science.
My long-term goal is to become a knowledgeable and supportive behavior analyst who provides high-quality services and contributes to a collaborative clinical environment focused on meaningful, measurable outcomes. I am especially passionate about mentoring future professionals, strengthening treatment integrity, and helping clients and families achieve lasting progress through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Diweni Egbide, PMHNP-BC
Human Resources & Employee Wellness Consultant
Diweni Egbide is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who supports the internal staff culture at Joyful Journey ABA. Her role sits at the intersection of human resources, employee wellness, documentation standards, and team support.
The work of supporting children and families through ABA can be deeply meaningful, but it is also demanding for the professionals doing it every day. Diweni helps create structure behind the scenes so staff are not left serving families while feeling unsupported themselves. In her role, she assists with onboarding, professional communication, staff documentation, HR support, and wellness initiatives that help reduce burnout and strengthen consistency across the team.
Her approach is simple: children receive better care when the people supporting them are equipped, respected, emotionally supported, and not running on empty. By bringing a mental-health-informed lens to the workplace, Diweni helps Joyful Journey ABA build an environment where high standards and human support can exist together.
Diweni is also the founder of Blooming Arc Psychiatric Care PLLC, a separate psychiatric practice. Her work with Joyful Journey ABA is focused on human resources, employee wellness, and organizational support; formal psychiatric evaluation and treatment are provided independently through Blooming Arc Psychiatric Care PLLC.