Our Team

Randi Mura, M.A., BCBA, Clinical Director

Randi’s beginnings in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) started in 2009 when she volunteered for a Social Skills Group that worked with individuals with autism.

That experience inspired Randi to pursue behavior analysis formally, by working as a behavioral therapist in multiple setting such as in clinics, in homes, and in school settings. While pursuing her master’s degree, she spent two years working as a Conroe Independent School District parent trainer and Pre-k teacher for children with disabilities.

Randi graduated in 2015 from Sam Houston State University with her Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in autism. She then went on to receive her certification and become a Mississippi state licensed BCBA.

Crystal Schackai, BCaBA, Clinical Educator

I have been with Colorful Minds since December 2018 and I have found my passion in the field of applied behavior analysis! While I love playing with and teaching our amazing clients, I also love being able to work alongside the parents and provide them with the tools that they need to help their children succeed; after all, the team approach is the best approach. My love for teaching includes instructing our newly registered behavior technicians and helping them to grow in this awesome field! In my free time I love to read, build legos and spend time with family and friends.

In the fall I will receive my Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue Global and I plan to take my certification exam to become a BCBA!

Karmin Clark, BCBA, Assistant Clinical Director, Ethics and Quality Assurance Officer

Karmin graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She joined Colorful Minds in May of 2019 and fell in love with the field. She discovered joy in helping the children she works with develop their communication skills and achieve a greater level of independence in their lives.

As the ethics and quality assurance specialist for Colorful Minds, Karmin ensures that the services and care rendered by our therapists observes the company’s quality standards and meets the ethical criteria set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. She is responsible for the development and implementation of inspection activities, the detection and resolution of problems, and the delivery of satisfactory outcomes.

Brooke Edmonds,  BCBA, Social Skills Director

Brooke Edmonds had a dream to teach children. This dream started to take shape in the house of a certain mouse, when she completed an internship at Disney in 2017. The joy of watching children learn from playing, inspired her to seek a career path where she can work with children who have special needs. She graduated, Cum Laude, from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a business management minor. When she is not at work, Brooke enjoys completing puzzles, reading books, and tackling DIY projects.

Her goal as the outreach coordinator is to educate those in our community about the positive impact that ABA can provide to families and individuals who are on the autism spectrum. Her passion has lead her to oversee regular social skills events with a focus on pre-teen and teenage groups to help promote independence and develop life skills.

Ladonna Russum, Community Outreach Coordinator, BCaBA

I graduated from Purdue University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis in March of 2022. I love working in the field of ABA and plan to continue to further my education in the future. My husband and I have two daughters. Our oldest daughter is level one on the autism spectrum, so I have experience not only in my professional but also in my personal life. I love my job. It is so rewarding watching my clients learn and grow. I love spreading awareness and acceptance within the community to ensure that individuals with autism feel accepted by those around them and educate individual about the benefits of early interventions.

As the Community Outreach Coordinator, I will be planning, directing, and coordinating activities within the community to raise awareness for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, as well as bringing focus to the benefits of early intervention through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Our Partners

Donna Burrowes, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. Donna Burrowes is a Licensed Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, trained in assessment of Autism Spectrum and other developmental disorders. Dr. Burrowes has advanced practice competency in assessing challenges in child and adolescent development including: attention deficits, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, regulatory problems, and intelligence testing for local gifted programs; as well as common mental health comorbidities.

She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Developmental Medicine Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical Services, and is certified with the American 2013 Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Burrowes is a Florida native and returned to the Gulf Coast after serving eight years in the United States Air Force.

The B.A.I.T. Team