Carissa Stockard, B.A., has been with B.E.S.T. Consulting, Inc. since 2007. She has a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Education from California State University, Sacramento. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society. Carissa is currently in the teaching credential program at California State University, Sacramento where she is working towards a mild/moderate special education and multiple subject credentials.

In the future Carissa plans on taking a job as an elementary school teacher in addition to pursuing further education and experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Carissa's other interests include baking and decorating cupcakes and cakes, barbecuing and hanging out with her friends and family.