Stephen Donaldson

Head of Clinical Operations, Boost

Stephen Donaldson is Head of Clinical Operations at Boost. He has spent nearly 20 years building technology alongside behavior analysts, including co-founding DataFinch Technologies, the company behind the Catalyst data collection platform.

Stephen Donaldson, Head of Clinical Operations at Boost

Stephen Donaldson at a glance

Role: Head of Clinical Operations, Boost (since 2023)
Experience: Nearly 20 years building technology alongside behavior analysts
Founded: DataFinch Technologies, the company behind Catalyst (2010); TRNR Technologies (2023)
Credentials: Licensed attorney in Georgia and the District of Columbia
Education: JD, Washington and Lee University School of Law; BA in History and BS in Political Science, Berry College
Based in: Atlanta

Who is Stephen Donaldson?

In 2010, Stephen co-founded DataFinch Technologies, the company behind the Catalyst data collection platform. As Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, he helped bring Catalyst to ABA providers, and after Therapy Brands (now Ensora Health) acquired DataFinch in 2018, he stayed on as General Manager to lead the business through the transition.

He went on to serve as VP of Enterprise Solutions at Floreo, which builds virtual reality programs for autistic and neurodiverse learners, and in 2023 he founded TRNR Technologies, which creates virtual reality training for frontline staff in behavior analysis. Across every role, his work has focused squarely at the intersection of behavioral health and technology.

Since joining Boost in 2023, Stephen has led many parts of the business, including serving as Chief Revenue Officer, and he now leads Boost as Head of Clinical Operations. He holds a JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law, is a licensed attorney in Georgia and the District of Columbia, and earned a BA in History and a BS in Political Science from Berry College. He is based in Atlanta.

Stephen Donaldson's career in ABA technology

2023 to nowHead of Clinical Operations, Boost
Previously Chief Revenue Officer; has led many parts of the business
2023Founder, TRNR Technologies
Virtual reality training for frontline staff in behavior analysis
EarlierVP of Enterprise Solutions, Floreo
Virtual reality programs for autistic and neurodiverse learners
From 2018General Manager, DataFinch
Led the business through its acquisition by Therapy Brands (now Ensora Health)
2010Co-founder, COO and General Counsel, DataFinch Technologies
Brought the Catalyst data collection platform to ABA providers

Where Stephen Donaldson has spoken

2026ABA C.A.R.E.S. 2026
Panelist. Read his reflections from the event.

Articles by Stephen Donaldson

By Stephen DonaldsonWhere the Real Work Starts: Reflections from ABA C.A.R.E.S. 2026Read the article Featuring Stephen DonaldsonABA Software Buying Questions Vendors Say Operators Never AskRead the article

Frequently asked questions

Who leads clinical operations at Boost?

Stephen Donaldson is Head of Clinical Operations at Boost. Since joining in 2023 he has led many parts of the business, including serving as Chief Revenue Officer.

What is Stephen Donaldson's background in ABA technology?

Stephen co-founded DataFinch Technologies in 2010, the company behind the Catalyst data collection platform, and later founded TRNR Technologies, which creates virtual reality training for frontline staff in behavior analysis.

Is Stephen Donaldson an attorney?

Yes. Stephen holds a JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law and is a licensed attorney in Georgia and the District of Columbia.

What does Boost do?

Boost helps ABA practices supercharge their practice outcomes with agentic AI. It is the ABA Practice Intelligence Platform with Revenue Cycle Management Services.