About us...
Who We Are
V. Caroline Minicozzi
Ms. Minicozzi earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. After graduating, she began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis with families of children with Autism in North Carolina.
In 1996, Caroline was invited to complete an internship with Dr. Ivar Lovaas at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Shortly thereafter, she began working as a consultant with the Autism Research Center to provide guidance for families across Western North Carolina and Tennessee. She completed her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders at Western Carolina University, and in 2003 became licensed as a Speech and Language Pathologist in North Carolina.
Following the completion of her post graduate studies at the University of Illinois, Carbondale, Ms. Minicozzi became certified as a Behavior Analyst in 2007. She has been in private practice as the owner and Director of Western North Carolina Behavior Education, Services and Treatment since 2008.
Ms. Minicozzi has worked with over 100 families to provide intervention for children with speech and language delays, food selectivity difficulties, severe maladaptive behaviors, and challenges related to social skills. She is one of the few interventionists in Western North Carolina who have been dually licensed and certified in both fields of Speech Pathology and Behavior Analysis for over 10 years.
When not working, Ms. Minicozzi enjoys time at the lake, exploring the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, and reading.
Max Beeler
Max was born in Winston-Salem and moved to Asheville after graduating Brevard College in 2020 with a degree in integrated studies of History and Criminal justice. Max joined the staff of WNCBEST in March of 2023. In his free time Max enjoys rock climbing, reading books, and playing tabletop games with friends. He is grateful for this opportunity to work with children.
Gillian Oyos
Originally from Abingdon, Virginia, Gillian received her dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Health and Wellness from the University of North Carolina, Asheville in 2022. After graduating, she spent a year overseas in the U.K., obtaining her Master’s of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Northumbria University, while also playing professional soccer for the Newcastle United women’s team. After receiving her Master’s degree, Gillian missed the mountains of Asheville, as well as her friends and family, and moved back to the United States where she began her journey in Applied Behavior Analysis at WNCBEST. Gillian has been RBT certified since February 2024, and is currently working towards her second Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of South Florida. She is hoping to one day become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst due to the life changing work she is lucky to engage in every day at WNCBEST. When Gillian is not working, she enjoys going on runs around Asheville, playing soccer, and trying new restaurants.
Hailey Daub
Hailey was born in South Florida and moved to the Asheville area during elementary school. She graduated from Western Carolina University in 2021 with a degree in Social Work. Hailey joined the WNCBEST staff in January, 2022, and is currently working on certification to become a Registered Behavior Technician. In her free time, Hailey enjoys camping, hiking, biking and traveling with her family. She is excited to be fulfilling her dream of working with children.
