Kayla Ponder works in healthcare management and finance and is currently seeking advanced degrees in both fields in Stamford, Connecticut. A graduate of Albertus Magnus College, she earned a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management in 2023 and an MBA with a focus on finance in 2024. She is also pursuing a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis at Western Connecticut State University. Kayla Ponder's career includes experience in administrative leadership at an ABA clinic and coordinating parent coaching, both positions based in Stamford.

Ms. Ponder has worked in the healthcare and behavioral analysis sectors for more than seven years, gaining experience in clinical and administrative roles. She previously served as a Scrum Master at UnitedHealth Group, where she facilitated Agile workflows and supported development teams. Currently serving as an RBT (registered behavior technician) and administrative assistant at G. Ambitions, she manages client therapy schedules, assists with billing, and helps ensure compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) standards. She also administers ABA assessments, analyzes behavioral data, and implements behavior-intervention plans.

Outside her professional life, Kayla Ponder participates in a women-in-finance social group and her local church community. She enjoys traveling, having visited places like Aruba, Jamaica, and Greece. A former small forward on her high school basketball team, she remains a Boston Celtics fan. In her free time, she enjoys hiking - Stone Mountain in North Carolina is a favorite spot - cliff jumping, binge-watching Family Guy, and reading, with The Barefoot Investor as her current pick.

Kayla Ponder