Meet Our Leadership Team

At Next Level ABA, our leadership team is committed to providing compassionate, individualized, and high-quality services to the children and families we serve.

Our leadership brings together experience in healthcare, behavioral services, administration, and working with children and families. We believe strong leadership begins with listening, collaboration, accountability, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals reach their potential.

Kendrick Smith Founder / Chief Executive Officer

Kendrick Smith is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Next Level ABA LLC. His professional background includes experience in healthcare administration, residential treatment services, real estate, business operations, and working with at-risk youth and children.

Through his years of leadership and administrative experience, Kendrick developed a strong understanding of the importance of creating safe, structured, and supportive environments for children and families.

His vision for Next Level ABA is centered on creating a company where families feel heard, children receive individualized support, and team members are empowered to provide quality care.

Kendrick believes that meaningful progress comes from combining compassionate care, strong leadership, family involvement, and a commitment to helping every child reach their next level.

Clinical Leadership

Our clinical leadership team works closely with families and direct-care professionals to ensure that services are individualized and based on each child’s unique needs and goals.

Clinical leadership is responsible for helping guide treatment planning, monitoring progress, supporting staff, collaborating with caregivers, and maintaining a high standard of clinical care.

A Team Focused on Families

Our leadership team understands that families are placing something incredibly important in our hands—their children.

We take that responsibility seriously.

We are committed to creating a culture built around:

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Respect. Progress.