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Meet Our Team

Leadership

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Scott Snider

Chief Executive Officer

 

Scott serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Proven Behavior Solutions. A former US Air Force officer, senior fighter pilot, and private sector project manager, he brings a wealth of leadership, management, and process improvement experience. More importantly, Scott is driven by a passion for public service and solving needs in the local ASD community. In 2017, Scott was a recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award by Cape and Plymouth Business Magazine, recognizing him as one of the top up-and-coming business leaders in the region. In 2019, he was a recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award by Boston Business Journal, recognizing him as one of the top young business leaders in Massachusetts.

Full Biography

In addition to his work with Proven Behavior Solutions, Scott serves on the Board of Directors for the South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC) in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Each January he helps teach a Graduate-level Communications course at the Harvard Kennedy School. Scott also continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserve, assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Education:
BS, United States Air Force Academy
MA, Duquesne University
​MPA, Harvard University
MBA, Yale University

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Lindsey Snider

BCBA
Chief Operating Officer

 

Lindsey is the Chief Operating Officer of Proven Behavior Solutions. She has more than 20 years of professional experience working with children; 14 years of that with young children & adolescents diagnosed with ASD. An expert in ABA, Lindsey has worked for various private and not-for-profit organizations providing direct ABA services and supervising teams of therapists in Florida, Nevada, Massachusetts, and overseas in the United Kingdom. She is also a regular speaker for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), presenting with a local law firm about the need for quality independent evaluations and how to identify them.

Full Biography

In December 2016, Lindsey served as the keynote speaker for the Autism Insurance Resource Center’s annual “Insurance Update” event, delivering an address on Improving Provider Quality to a large audience of ABA providers from across Massachusetts. She is also the author of the popular blog post for Exceptional Lives, “Ask these 10 questions when searching for a quality ABA provider,” which has become a go-to parent resource for Boston Children’s Hospital, the AIRC, and other organizations. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS, Texas A&M University
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism, Sage College
Certificate in Special Education Advocacy, William & Mary Law School

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Deana Moran

Chief Financial Officer

 

Deana is the Chief Financial Officer of Proven Behavior Solutions. She has more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, administration, operations, and leading teams. Prior to joining Proven, Deana was head of finance and administration for a dental support organization and was key to its growth from four to fourteen locations. 

Full Biography

Deana is the Chief Financial Officer of Proven Behavior Solutions. She has more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, administration, operations, and leading teams. Prior to joining Proven, Deana was head of finance and administration for a dental support organization and was key to its growth from four to fourteen locations. She was instrumental in the process to raise capital resulting in its acquisition by an industry leader. Deana has worked in large and small companies across various industries. Along with her enthusiasm to help Proven reach more clients, she brings combined experience in healthcare and multi-location businesses to the role. 

Education:
BS Boston College

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Dr. Kara Verseckes

PhD, BCBA
Chief Clinical Officer

 

Kara is the Chief Clinical Officer of Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 18 years of professional experience providing behavior analytic services to children and adolescents in Massachusetts and internationally. She received a PhD in Behavior Analysis from Western New England University and has extensive experience supervising and training diverse treatment teams and caregivers. Most recently, Kara led the Professional Development program at Proven, ensuring robust ongoing training and support for all Proven clinicians, and drove the growth of Proven’s unique Clinical Fellowship program for new BCBAs. 

Full Biography

Kara is the Chief Clinical Officer of Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 18 years of professional experience providing behavior analytic services to children and adolescents in Massachusetts and internationally. She received a PhD in Behavior Analysis from Western New England University and has extensive experience supervising and training diverse treatment teams and caregivers. Most recently, Kara led the Professional Development program at Proven, ensuring robust ongoing training and support for all Proven clinicians, and drove the growth of Proven’s unique Clinical Fellowship program for new BCBAs. Kara has taught in the graduate-level ABA program at UMass Boston and has presented at the annual Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) conference. Her research interests include practitioner training, and the effectiveness of behavioral interventions.  She holds a Massachusetts state license as a Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS in Neuroscience, St. Lawrence University
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Northeastern University
PhD in Behavior Analysis, Western New England University

Directors

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Shauna Church

BCBA
Director of Clinical Operations, Norwell Center
Full Biography

Shauna is Director of Clinical Operations for the Norwell Center at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 6 years of professional experience working with children with ASD in the field of Behavior Analysis.

Shauna’s experience working with children includes providing behavior analytic services in both home and center-based settings. She has experience supervising and training treatment teams, as well as conducting parent training. She holds a Massachusetts state license as a Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Health Studies, Bridgewater State University
MEd in Autism/Behavior Analyst, Cambridge College

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Casey Cooper

BCBA
Director of Social Skills.

 

Full Biography

Kathleen “Casey” Cooper is the Director of Social Skills at Proven Behavior Solutions where she oversees all social skills groups and related programming across the organization. She has over 20 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, including 17 years of experience with ABA and ASD. Casey has provided direct ABA services & supervision to teams of therapists, in home, clinical, and school settings.

She has also conducted formal Parent Training for families in New Jersey and internationally. Casey holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification. Additionally, she is a New Jersey certified teacher of students with disabilities and elementary teacher. Casey has presented at both local and national conferences.

Education:
BA, Caldwell College
​MA in Special Education, Caldwell College

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Elise Devilly

BCBA
Director of Clinical Operations,
West Bridgewater Center
Full Biography

Elise is the Director of Clinical Operations for the West Bridgewater Center at Proven Behavior solutions. She has over 11 years of experience working with children ranging from 2-22 and has been working in the field of ABA for over 7 years.

Her experience working with children includes roles as a Pre-School teacher, in home personal care taker for a child with Down Syndrome, and providing in-home behavioral therapy. Elise has provided direct ABA services and supervised clinical teams across various settings in Massachusetts, including home and center based services. Previously Elise has held positions in which she has trained RBTs on the implementation of home-based ABA services. Elise holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Sociology, Bridgewater State University
M.Ed., in Education with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cambridge College

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Tatiana Duarte

BCBA
Director of Clinical Operations,
Stoughton Center
Full Biography

Tatiana is the Director of Clinical Operations for the Stoughton Center at Proven Behavior Solutions. She brings over 11 years of professional experience working with children and adolescents with ASD in the field of ABA.

Tatiana started her career in Behavior Analysis providing direct services in both clinical and home settings, and now concentrates on training and supervising teams of Behavior Technicians, as well as providing training and consultation to parents, teachers, and other providers. She is very passionate about all things Behavior Analysis and is always excited to learn new ways our science can be applied to improve everyday lives. Tatiana holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS in Psychology, Universidade de Brasília
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, St. Cloud State University

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Ann Essig

BCBA
Director of Clinical Operations,
Sharon Center
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Full Biography

Ann is Director of Clinical Operations at Proven Behavior Solutions’ Sharon Center. She has over 30 years of professional experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD, including 23 years of experience with ABA.  Ann has provided direct services & supervision and training to teams of therapists in home, clinical, and school settings in Massachusetts, New York, and Colorado.

Ann has supervised and provided ABA services for individuals between the ages 2-21, including supervising in Early Intervention Center-based programs for children ages 2-7.  Ann holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.  Additionally, she is a New York certified teacher in Special Education and Elementary Education.

Education:
BS in Special Education and Elementary Education, SUNY Geneseo
MA in Early Childhood Special Education, Adelphi University
Graduate/Doctoral Coursework in ABA, Simmons College

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Andrea Hendershott

BCBA
Director of
Special Education Advocacy
Full Biography

Andrea is the Director of Special Education Advocacy at Proven Behavior Solutions. She brings over 14 years of experience working with children with Special Needs, in particular ASD, including 12 years of experience working in the field of ABA.

During her career, she has devoted much of her time to advocating for children to attain quality Special Education services. She has presented on a range of topics involving Best Practices in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis to professionals in the educational, clinical, and legal disciplines, as well as parents of children with special needs. In 2019 and 2020, Andrea has had the privilege of working with the Youth Advocacy Foundation and provided Functional Behavior Assessment training for a large group of attorneys preparing to practice Special Education Law.

Andrea’s first role was in a clinical and residential facility for adolescent boys diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has taught in public school settings as an Education Coordinator and then Lead Teacher for a special Autism classroom on Cape Cod. During this time she also worked privately as a BCBA, providing in-home treatment and consultation for clients in the South Shore. Andrea holds Massachusetts state licenses in both Severe Disabilities and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS in Communication Disorders, University of Massachusetts
MS in Education, Simmons College
​Post Master’s Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis, Western New England University
Certificate in Special Education Advocacy, William & Mary Law School

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Emily Perez

BCBA, CHC
Director of Ethics and Compliance
Full Biography

Emily is the Director of Ethics and Compliance at Proven Behavior Solutions. In this role she is responsible for overseeing all regulatory and internal compliance efforts across the company, as well as ensuring clinical services are provided in accordance with BACB, ASHA, and AOTA guidelines. She is certified in healthcare compliance (CHC) by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB).

Emily has been working with the autism population and with children in education-based settings since 2008 and specifically in the field of ABA since 2011. She has provided behavior analytic services in both Vermont and Massachusetts in a variety of settings including public and residential schools, clinics, community-based settings, and client homes. Emily is passionate about ensuring that services are provided in an ethical, effective, and joyful manner. Having pursued additional education in ethics and compliance, she now trains staff at all levels within the company on compliance obligations and best practices. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
​BS in Applied Psychology, New York University
MEd in Elementary Education, Boston University
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, Fitchburg State University

 

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Libby O’Neil

BCBA
Director of Professional Development
Full Biography

Libby is the Director of Professional Development at Proven Behavior Solutions. She began working in the field of ABA in 2010 and has professional experience working with children and adolescents in the field of Behavior Analysis in both Massachusetts and Vermont.

Libby’s previous professional experience includes providing behavior analytic services to children and adolescents diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in residential, public, and day-school settings for clients 5-21. She has experience supervising and training both staff and parents with various levels of experience with ABA. She holds a Massachusetts state license as a Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS in Family Relations and Child Development, University of Maine
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Western New England University

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Marja Ruderman

CCC-SLP, ATP
Director of Allied Health
Full Biography

Marja is the Director of Allied Health at Proven Behavior Solutions. In this role she directly supports the Speech Language Pathologists, and oversees the Speech and Occupational Therapy programs across the company. She has over 10 years of clinical experience working with individuals ages birth to twilight who have communication disorders.

Marja is passionate about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT), and takes pride in educating families and clinicians on the importance of individualized communication modalities.  Marja is licensed in the state of Massachusetts, is a member of the Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association (MSHA), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, minor in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies, University of New Hampshire
MS in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Hawaii

BCBAs, OTs, and SLPs

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Zoe Aldred

BCBA
Assistant Director of Professional Development
Full Biography

Zoe is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 10 years of professional experience working with children and adolescents in the field of Behavior Analysis in Michigan, Massachusetts and internationally.

Zoe has provided behavior analytic services to children and adolescents diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in residential and day-school settings, in addition to providing Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) services in the homes of children under 3 years-old. She has experience supervising and training diverse treatment teams as well as conducting parent trainings. She holds a Massachusetts state license as a Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Psychology, Michigan State University
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Western New England University

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Melissa Alves

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
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Full Biography
Melissa is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 8 years of professional experience working with children and adolescents, with a wide range of needs and abilities, in the field of Behavior Analysis. Prior to joining Proven, Melissa began her career working in the public school system. She holds a Massachusetts state licence as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBA’s, RBT’s and trainees seeking BCBA certification.
 
Education: 
BS in Developmental Psychology, 
Emmanuel College 
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, 
Northeastern University 
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Abigail Ciccolo

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
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Full Biography

Abby is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 12 years of professional experience working with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and young adults in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Abby has experience providing and supervising behavior analytic services in school and center settings, client’s homes, and residential programs. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBA’s, RBTs and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
MA in Education, Emmanuel College
MA in Applied Behavior Analysis, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

 

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Maggie Connors

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor

Full Biography

Maggie is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 8 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults with ASD in the field of Behavior Analysis. Maggie has provided behavior analytic services in public school, center-based, and home-based settings. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Psychology, Lee University 

MEd in Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations, University of Massachusetts Boston
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Abbi Conway

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Abbi is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has seven years of experience in ABA as both a direct service staff and three years as a behavior analyst. She has worked with children with autism from ages 18 months to 14 years old. Abbi has experience providing center-based as well as direct behavior analytic services in a home setting. Abbi also is an adjunct faculty member at Simmons University, where she mentors BCBA candidates as they pursue their Masters Degree in ABA.

Education:

BS in Psychology from Bridgewater State University

MS in Applied Behavior Analysis from Simmons University

 

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Danielle Cooper

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Danielle is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior solutions. She has worked in the field of ABA since 2007 and has been working with children and adolescents with ASD since 2003.
Danielle’s experience working with children includes roles as a Pre-School teacher, Personal Care Assistant, and providing in-home Behavioral Therapy. Danielle holds a Massachusetts state license in Applied Behavior Analysis and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Psychology, Westfield State University
MEd in Autism/Behavior Analyst, Cambridge College

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Allison Culkin

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor

Full Biography

Biography to come!

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Lisa Daniels

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor

Full Biography

Lisa is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 10 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of needs and abilities, including 9 years in the field of Behavior Analysis.
Lisa’s professional experience includes roles such as Paraeducator, SLP-A, and RBT. She has provided services in the public school, day school, and residential settings. Lisa has extensive experience providing direct behavior analytic services to children with ASD in both center-based and home-based settings. She holds a Massachusetts state license as a Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS in Communication Disorders, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MEd in Moderate Disabilities, Advanced Graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis, Fitchburg State University

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Selina Deschamps

BCBA
Assistant Director of Professional Development
Full Biography

Selina is Assistant Director of Professional Development at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 10 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with ASD in the field of Behavior Analysis.
She has provided direct behavior analytic services in residential and day school settings, as well as in home-based settings. Most recently, she has supervised and trained treatment teams in the supervision and implementation of home-based ABA services. Selina has also provided frequent training and consultation in the field of behavior analysis to parents, teachers, and other providers. She holds a Massachusetts state license as a Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Psychology, Westfield State University
MS in Behavior Analysis, Simmons University

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Mychal-lynne Doyle

CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Full Biography

Mychal-lynne is a Speech Language Pathologist at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 7 years of experience working with children with ASD in the field of Speech.
She worked as an SLP-A in a school district providing speech and language services for students with ASD from preschool to elementary age while completing her master’s program. Most recently, she has developed treatment plans and implemented direct individual speech and language services to children with ASD with complex communication needs. She is licensed in the state of Massachusetts, and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, minor in Special Education, Bridgewater State University
MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, New York University

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Charisa Ebert

CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Full Biography

Charisa is a Speech Language Pathologist at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has previous experience in clinic, school, and home-based settings with children and teenagers in the areas of speech, language, fluency, AAC, and social communication. Most recently, she has completed evaluations, developed treatment plans, and implemented direct individual speech and language services to children with ASD with complex communication needs. Charisa is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, minor in Psychology, Worcester State University
MS in Speech-Language Pathology, Worcester State University

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Kyra Ford

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Kyra is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 12 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with ASD in the field of Behavior Analysis.
Kyra has provided behavior analytic services in residential, school, and center-based settings. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS in Psychology, Cortland State University
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism, Sage College

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Adina Galili

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Adina is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has 7 years of experience working in the field of ABA working with individuals with ASD and other disabilities with a wide range of skills from ages 2.5 to 25 years. She has worked in a variety of settings, including homes, centers, schools, daycare, and community settings. Prior to joining the Proven team, she gained about 3 years of experience working in social skills groups and 1 year of experience working with Early Intervention clients. She holds a Massachusetts state licence as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBA’s, RBT’s and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS in Mathematics with a Statistics concentration with a secondary major in Psychology, UMass, Amherst
M.Ed. in Autism/Behavior Analyst, Cambridge College

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Katelyn Gerrior

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Katelyn is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 6 years of experience working with children with autism and adults with developmental disabilities. Katelyn has provided direct behavior analytic services in a home, center-based and school setting. Before coming to Proven, Katelyn worked as direct support staff for individuals with developmental disabilities in numerous settings and was recognized by the Dept of Developmental Services of MA. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:

BS in Social Work, Bridgewater State University
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Northeastern University

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Colleen Glaser

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Photo and Biography to come!

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Katie Grondin

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Katie is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 5 years of experience working directly with children with autism in the field of ABA in home and clinical settings. She has over 8 years of professional experience working with children ages 2 to 13. Prior to joining Proven, Katie worked as a Preschool teacher and aide for a child with Down Syndrome in the public school system. She also served as the first Instructor Behavior Technician on The Proven Team, playing a central role in training new hires on the principles of ABA. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Simmons University

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Anna Hall

CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Full Biography

Anna is a Speech Language Pathologist at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 5 years of experience working with children with ASD. She worked in a school district with students from preschool to elementary age in the areas of speech, language, fluency, AAC, and social communication while completing her master’s program. Most recently, she has developed treatment plans and implemented direct individual speech and language services to children with ASD with complex communication needs. Anna is licensed in the state of Massachusetts, and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, minors in Psychology and Linguistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MS in Speech-Language Pathology, Bridgewater State University

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Bridget Halle

OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Full Biography

Bridget is an Occupational Therapist at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has 4 years experience working in a school setting with preschool through second grade students. Bridget worked with students with ASD, down Syndrome, hemiplegia, cerebral palsy and other learning disabilities. Bridget also works at a non-profit with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities within their respite facility and social recreation departments for the past 14 years. Bridget is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and is registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Education:

Bachelor of Health Science. Minor in Psychology

Masters in Occupational Therapy, Springfield College

 

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Toni Holland

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Toni is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has 8 years of professional experience in the field of ABA working with children aged 2-10 diagnosed with ASD. Prior to joining the Proven team, Toni has provided behavior analytic services in center-based settings and behavioral therapy in center, school, home, and community settings. She holds a Massachusetts state licence as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBA’s, RBT’s and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:

BS in Developmental Psychology & Early Childhood Education, Wheelock College

MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Capella University

 

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Laura Huling

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Laura is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has 5 years of experience working directly with children with autism in the field of ABA in home, clinic, school, and community settings. Prior to joining Proven, Laura began her career working with children as preschool teacher. She has a total of 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents ranging in ages from 2-16 years old. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Intervention, University of Massachusetts, Boston
MS in Behavior Analysis, Simmons University

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Paige Hultman

CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Full Biography

Paige is a Speech Language Pathologist at Proven Behavior Solutions. She was first introduced to the field of speech language pathology while pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in special education. She quickly became passionate about helping individuals with speech, language, and communication disorders reach their full potential. Her areas of interest are AAC, literacy, and social communication. She has experience working with children and adults in clinic, school, residential, respite, and home-based settings. In addition, she previously worked at an ABA clinic as an Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – this experience helps her collaborate with BCBAs and BTs on a daily basis. Paige is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education:
B.A Special Education Mild-Moderate Pre-K- 8th Grade, Eastern Nazarene College
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Northeastern University

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Melissa Hurlburt

OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Full Biography

Melissa is an Occupational Therapist at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has a background working with children with ASD as a Behavior Technician for Proven prior to completing her degree in occupational therapy. She has previous clinical experience working both school settings and in outpatient pediatric clinics. She has advanced training in the Learning Without Tears Program® and the Therapeutic Listening Program. Melissa is passionate about utilizing a functional and play-based approach to support her clients in maximizing their potential! Melissa is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and is registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Rehabilitation/Disability Studies, Springfield College
Master of Occupational Therapy, Bay Path University 

Jennifer Janeczek

CCC-SLP, ATP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Full Biography

Jen is a Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) who has over 6 years of experience working with children with ASD. She has worked with children as a SLP-A in public schools and completed clinical rotations in private settings, providing speech and language services across all ages while completing her master’s program. Jen is passionate about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT), and takes pride in educating families and clinicians on the importance of individualized communication modalities. She is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 

Education
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, minor in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Rhode Island
MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University

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Jacqueline Kurpierz

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Jacqueline is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 10 years of professional experience working with children and adolescents in the field of Behavior Analysis in Michigan and Massachusetts.

Jacqueline has provided behavior analytic services to children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in residential and day-school settings, in addition to providing Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) services in the homes of children under 3 years-old. She has experience conducting parent trainings, writing IEPs, and presenting at IEP meetings. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS in Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
MS in Special Education, Simmons University
Post-Masters Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, Western New England University

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Lauren Lane

OTR/L
Full Biography

Biography Coming Soon!

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Kylie LeGrow

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Kylie is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has worked in the field of ABA since 2018 and has professional experience working with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and young adults. Prior to joining Proven, she began her career working at a special education private school. She holds a Massachusetts state licence as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBA’s, RBT’s and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

 

Education: 

BS in Early Childhood Education and Psychology, Worcester State University

M.Ed in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism, Endicott College

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Judith Leppold

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Judy is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over seven years’ experience working directly with children ages 2-16 with autism in the home, school, and clinic settings. Judy holds a Massachusetts state license as a Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BS, Carnegie Mellon University
MST, Pre-K-12, State University of New York, New Paltz
Post-Graduate Certificate, Behavior Analysis, Florida Institute of Technology

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Rachel McCall

OTR/L
Assistant Director of Allied Health
Full Biography

Rachel is an Assistant Director of Allied Health at Proven Behavior Solutions. In this role she manages the Occupational Therapy (OT) team and oversees the OT program across the company. She has 5 years of OT experience working with individuals of all ages, from birth to end of life care. She has 3 years of clinical experience working with children with developmental delays and ASD. Most recently Rachel worked as an OT at a private special education school for individuals with ASD. At the school she developed and implemented programs to facilitate independence with activities of daily living and develop functional motor skills. Rachel is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and is registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Education:
BS in Health Science Studies, Quinnipiac University
Master of Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University 

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Laura McCarthy

OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Full Biography

Laura is an Occupational Therapist at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has 2 years of experience working with children with ASD as a Behavior Technician while completing her degree. Most recently, she completed her OT fieldwork rotations in psychiatric and physical disabilities settings, implementing programs for individuals across the lifespan to facilitate increase in quality of life and independence in their everyday activities. Laura is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and is registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 

Education
Bachelor of Occupational Studies, Minor in Psychology, Worcester State University 
Master of Occupational Therapy, Worcester State University  

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Kelly McDonnell

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Kelly is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has 5 years of experience working directly with children with autism in the field of ABA in home, clinic, and community settings. Prior to joining Proven, Kelly began her career working with children as an infant/toddler, then preschool teacher. She has a total of 9 years of experience working with children ranging in ages from newborn to 5 years old. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Psychology with a minor in Special Education, Bridgewater State University
MS in Behavior Analysis, Simmons University

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Melissa Molinari

OTR/L
Full Biography

Biography Coming Soon!

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Christina Murray

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Biography Coming Soon!

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Kathryn Nagle

CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Full Biography

Kathryn is a Speech Language Pathologist at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has over 5 years of experience working with children with ASD.

She completed clinical rotations providing speech and language services for students with ASD from preschool to young adulthood while completing her master’s program. Most recently, she has developed treatment plans and implemented direct individual speech and language services to children with ASD with complex communication needs. She is licensed in the state of Massachusetts, and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, minor in Psychology, Bridgewater State University
MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, The College of Saint Rose

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Taylor O’Brien

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Taylor is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions.  She has over 10 years of professional experience working with children and adolescents with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities.

Taylor’s professional experience includes roles as a Behavior Technician in Early Intervention and with clients up to age 18 in a center-based setting.  She has experience as a BCBA in a Collaborative School setting in a social-emotional learning classroom and center-based setting with children with Autism and other developmental disabilities.  In addition, she has over 4 years experience as a Clinical Director of a center-based setting.  She holds a Massachusetts state license as a Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:

B.S. in Psychology and Public Health, Univeristy of Massachusetts, Amherst

M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Simmons University, Boston, MA

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Johnathan Perez

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Johnathan is a Clinical Supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. He has over 10 years of experience working with a wide range of children, varying in age and cognitive development, including 8 years in the field of ABA.

He has also provided direct services and supervised teams in multiple settings, which include both public and private schools, residential programs, and home settings. He holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:
BA in Developmental Psychology, Mount Ida College
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Simmons College

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Shannon Rega

BCBA
Clinical Supervisor
Full Biography

Shannon is a clinical supervisor at Proven Behavior Solutions. She has worked in the field of ABA since 2016, and has been working with people with ASD since 2010. Shannon has worked directly with individuals with ASD in residential, public school, and center-based settings. She holds a Massachusetts state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst and meets the BACB Standards for Supervision Requirements to supervise BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees seeking BCBA certification.

Education:

BS in Psychology, Northeastern University
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Northeastern University

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Taylor Roderick

CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Full Biography

Taylor is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Proven Behavior Solutions.  She has previous experience working in elementary schools with children working on expressive and receptive language, articulation, fluency and AAC in both the general education and sub-separate classroom settings.  She also has experience working with adults with a variety of complex communication and medical needs, both within in-patient acute rehab settings and outpatient settings, including serving adults with aphasia, traumatic brain injury, fluency disorders, apraxia of speech, and cognitive impairments following a stroke.  Most recently, she has completed evaluations, developed treatment plans and implemented direct inidvidual speech and language services to children with ASD with complex communication needs.  She is passionate about assessment and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication methods (AAC), as well as in the process of completing dedicated continuing education hours in the area of Gestalt Language Processing.  Taylor is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders, University of Rhode Island

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Rhode Island

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Kayla Trask

CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Full Biography

Kayla is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has over 6 years of experience working with children with ASD. She has worked and completed clinical rotations in public schools and private settings providing speech and language services to children from preschool to school-age with ASD while completing her master’s program. Most recently, Kayla developed treatment plans and implemented direct individual speech and language services to children with complex communication needs. She is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 

Education
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, minor in Psychology from Worcester State University
MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Emerson College

Clinical Fellows

Maria Bandera, BCBA

 

Madelyn Cinelli, SLP-CF, Speech-Language Pathologist

 

 
 
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