New Orleans Location

Daniela “Izzy” Riofrio, M.S, BCBA, LBA

Clinical Director- CAC New Orleans  

Izzy is originally from Quito, Ecuador and has over 10 years of experience working with children with Developmental Disabilities and Autism. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tulane University in 2006. She began providing in-home ABA services and quickly fell in love with the profession. She went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Behavior Analysis from Florida State University.

Prior to becoming Clinical Director at CAC New Orleans, Izzy was a BCBA at CAC Round Rock in 2017. After coming joining CAC Nola, she has been focused on providing the highest quality of early intervention services to the New Orleans community. Izzy is also a member of the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Licensure Board since 2021.

Outside of CAC, Izzy enjoys yoga, crossword puzzles and spending quality time with her friends & family.

Danielle Berenson, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA

Assistant Clinical Director- CAC New Orleans 

Danielle entered the field of ABA in 2015 after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development & Family Studies. She returned back to UT to then pursue her Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Autism & Developmental Disabilities.

Danielle joined Children’s Autism Center as an Apprentice in June 2019 after relocating to New Orleans. After passing her Certification exam in 2020, she because continued at CAC Nola as a BCBA. Danielle has experience working with children between the ages of 18 months- 14 years however she specializes within early childhood programs/interventions.

Outside of CAC, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her puppy.

Renata Izo Bonadiu, M.A, BCBA, LBA

Behavior Analyst 

Renata is originally from Brazil and has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Paulo State University. She learned about Behavior Analysis while completing her undergraduate degree and has been passionate about it ever since. Renata has a Master’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from McNeese State University and started working at Children’s Autism Center in 2019. She has recently earned her credentials as a BCBA and can’t wait to take on new challenges.

In her spare time she is an enthusiastic dog mom to a pit bull puppy named Tokyo.