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Shamika Pegue
Mike Williams
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Shamika Pegue, M.S., BCBA, LBA, IBA
Clinical Director
Shamika R. Pegue is a highly accomplished Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) based in Kansas City, MO. With over a decade of dedicated experience in the human services field, her career is defined by strong clinical leadership and a steadfast commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities.
Clinical Oversight & Mentorship As the Clinical Director at Optimal Outcomes, LLC, Shamika provides director level leadership in quality assurance, program management, and clinical excellence. A core function of her role is empowering her team through dedicated training, mentorship, and supervision, ensuring the consistent delivery of high quality, ethical behavior analytic services. Her clinical expertise drives the organization's behavioral strategies, with key responsibilities including:
Overseeing comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
Developing ethical, person centered Behavior Support Plans.
Developing and implementing the programming for BCBA candidate supervision.
Diverse Experience & Community Impact Shamika has a rich history of delivering comprehensive ABA services to adolescents and adults across a variety of settings. Prior to joining Optimal Outcomes, she uniquely integrated arts-based counseling into individual and group substance abuse treatment. A passionate advocate for representation and community within her profession, she is also a proud founding member of the Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community (MOBBAC).
Education & Recognition
Master of Science in Behavior Analysis, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology (Summa Cum Laude), Central Methodist University
Recipient of the Young Alumni Award (2023)
Mike Williams, M.S., BCBA, LBA, IBA
President
Mike Williams is an accomplished Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 15 years of dedicated experience in the developmental disabilities field. As the President of Optimal Outcomes, in the Kansas City Metro, Mike has successfully built and maintained an agency committed to high quality, person centered care.
Clinical & Operational Leadership Since January 2014, Mike has balanced high level operational oversight with hands on clinical management. He has a proven track record of leading multi disciplinary teams and delivering top tier clinical services within residential, day program, and community settings. Notably, Mike has championed a unique business structure for Optimal Outcomes centered on a “BCBA Only” model, ensuring that clients receive direct, expert care exclusively from fully certified practitioners or those pursuing BCBA certification. His primary areas of expertise include:
Ensuring strict Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) compliance.
Designing Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) for high acuity placements.
Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Utilizing practical safety training strategies, including MANDT and CPI.
Advocacy & Community Impact Beyond his executive role, Mike is a passionate advocate for representation and ethical standards within the profession. He is a proud founding member of Black Men in Behavior Analysis, demonstrating his deep commitment to community and advocacy. Mike has used the services of Optimal Outcomes to help close the service gap to underserved communities. Additionally, he served as a Board Member for the Kansas Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee, where he collaborated on policy recommendations to ensure ethical and effective statewide service delivery standards.
Education & Credentials
Master of Science in Psychology, Avila University
Bachelor of Science in Sports Science, Avila University
BCBA Coursework, Florida Institute of Technology
Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Missouri and Kansas
International Behavior Analyst