Grounded in Expertise.
At Meraki Learning Center, our team is the heart of everything we do.
Each staff member brings a unique blend of experience, compassion, and commitment to early childhood education. With expertise in behavior analysis, developmental support, and play-based learning, we work together to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Each staff member brings a unique blend of experience, compassion, and commitment to early childhood education. With expertise in behavior analysis, developmental support, and play-based learning, we work together to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Guided by Passion.
Meet the Heart Behind Meraki
Liz Fuller
M.Ed., BCBA
CEO, Family First
Liz Fuller, M.Ed., BCBA, is the CEO of Family First, the organization behind Meraki Learning Center. With a strong educational foundation—including a Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State University and a Master’s in Education with emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction and Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University—Liz brings both expertise and heart to her leadership.
Her journey into education began abroad, where she spent four years teaching at a university in Santiago, Chile. While she originally set out to become a speech-language pathologist, working with autistic children inspired a shift in focus to behavior analysis. This opened her eyes to the power of supporting children across all areas of development to foster independence and joy in learning.
Liz Fuller, M.Ed., BCBA, is the CEO of Family First, the organization behind Meraki Learning Center. With a strong educational foundation—including a Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State University and a Master’s in Education with emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction and Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University—Liz brings both expertise and heart to her leadership.
Her journey into education began abroad, where she spent four years teaching at a university in Santiago, Chile. While she originally set out to become a speech-language pathologist, working with autistic children inspired a shift in focus to behavior analysis. This opened her eyes to the power of supporting children across all areas of development to foster independence and joy in learning.
At Meraki Learning Center, Liz is dedicated to creating inclusive, play-based environments where children of all learning styles can thrive. Her goal is to provide safe, meaningful spaces that nurture each child’s unique potential. A mother to a spirited 7-year-old, Liz’s personal values are deeply reflected in her professional mission—believing that serving the whole family is key to a child’s success.
When she’s not working, Liz enjoys hiking, camping, weight training, and getting lost in a good book.
At Meraki Learning Center, Liz is dedicated to creating inclusive, play-based environments where children of all learning styles can thrive. Her goal is to provide safe, meaningful spaces that nurture each child’s unique potential. A mother to a spirited 7-year-old, Liz’s personal values are deeply reflected in her professional mission—believing that serving the whole family is key to a child’s success.
When she’s not working, Liz enjoys hiking, camping, weight training, and getting lost in a good book.
Danielle Bustamante
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Specializing in autism and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
A Petaluma native, Danielle relocated to San Diego to earn her bachelor's degree at San Diego State University. Intending to become a teacher, she found her calling in special education while pursuing her master's degree. Danielle has gained experience in diverse settings, including in-home therapy with clients and their families, support for charter school staff, and management of a nonpublic program for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
A Petaluma native, Danielle relocated to San Diego to earn her bachelor's degree at San Diego State University. Intending to become a teacher, she found her calling in special education while pursuing her master's degree. Danielle has gained experience in diverse settings, including in-home therapy with clients and their families, support for charter school staff, and management of a nonpublic program for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
In 2023, Danielle moved to Chico with her family and joined Family First. Working within the infant and developmental program, providing ABA services, and supporting various local schools, she recognized a significant need for enhanced early intervention support, particularly for preschool-aged children. In collaboration with Family First, Danielle has been instrumental in developing a program at Meraki Learning Center to provide necessary support for children who may find mainstream classrooms or larger settings challenging. Danielle is excited about partnering with families and the community to positively influence the lives of children. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog, spending time at the park with her daughter, and exploring Butte County.
In 2023, Danielle moved to Chico with her family and joined Family First. Working within the infant and developmental program, providing ABA services, and supporting various local schools, she recognized a significant need for enhanced early intervention support, particularly for preschool-aged children. In collaboration with Family First, Danielle has been instrumental in developing a program at Meraki Learning Center to provide necessary support for children who may find mainstream classrooms or larger settings challenging. Danielle is excited about partnering with families and the community to positively influence the lives of children. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog, spending time at the park with her daughter, and exploring Butte County.
Passionate About Early Childhood? So Are We.
If you’re passionate about early childhood development and believe in the power of inclusive, play-based learning, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below to be part of a team that’s making a difference—every single day.
