Julie holds an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts and received her BCBA in 2009. She has over 10 years experience working with children with autism and related developmental differences in centers, schools, school districts and home-based programs. Julie received her supervision hours (meeting requirements for board certification in behavior analysis) by Dr. Nathan Blenkush, Ph.D., BCBA from JRC in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a Clinical Supervisor at ACES (Center for Applied Behavior Analysis) in San Diego California and Clinical Supervisor at the ELIJA School in Levittown, NY.

Hertie Gutierrez hold a degree in Mass Communications from St. John’s University. Throughout her college career, she secured several marketing internships throughout New York and California. Prior to working at Brooklyn Autism Center, she was a Marketing Coordinator at a New York-based real estate office.  

Bushra graduated from Wayne State University with a B.S. in Psychology and M.Ed in Educational Psychology with an Emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Before joining Brooklyn Autism Center, she worked as a RBT and Behavioral Consultant at University Pediatricians Autism Center (UPAC) in Michigan. She also worked at Manhattan Childrens Center (Crossbridge) as a Lead Teacher. Her background consists of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention and classroom instruction utilizing the principals of ABA.

Taylor has her B.S. in Family Science with a concentration in Special Education from the University of Maryland. She coordinates the BAC Friends afterschool peer socialization program in addition to her role as a behavioral instructor. Prior to working at BAC, Taylor worked with children on the autism spectrum at the Developmental Disabilities Institute, an intermediate school on Long Island. 

Leslie is a Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) and earned her B.S. in Kinesiology from California University Northridge (CSUN). Before becoming an instructor at BAC, she worked for two years in home-based, center-based, and school settings as an ABA therapist. 

Raven holds a B.A. in Psychology from St. Francis College and interned at BAC before being hired as an instructor. In addition to her role as a behavioral instructor, Raven helps coordinate our volunteer, peer socialization, and reverse inclusion programs and runs the BAC art program.

Teresa graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Hunter College. During that time she was teaching at a perparatory school for preschool students and spent a summer as a teaching assistant in a special needs school.

Sophie graduated from St. John’s University with a B.A. in Sociology. While in college, Sophie gained experience doing ABA therapy in home settings. Prior to working at BAC, Sophie was a teaching assistant at an early intervention center in Williamsbury. She plans to return to school to obtain a master's degree in ABA.

Rachel holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology from William Paterson University and her M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Prior to working at BAC, she worked as an ABA therapist both in home based and school settings. She also worked as elementary school teacher. Rachel is currently pursuing her national certification.

Shirley holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Borough of Manhattan Community College. She volunteered at BAC before becoming a behavioral instructor and also worked as a caregiver to a child with autism. Shirley is currently pursuing her B.A. in social work at York College in Queens.

Neeaz holds a B.S. in Behavioral Science from Western Michigan University. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in ABA with an emphasis in Autism from Ball State University and is working towards her national certification. Prior to BAC, Neeaz worked as an ABA therapist for 4 years in both school and home-based settings. 

Sarah attended Wesleyan University where she graduated with a B.S. in Psychology. As an undergraduate, Sarah studied Education and Cognitive Development, and worked as a Child Behavioral Health Intern at the Middletown Community Health Center. Before coming to BAC, she worked at New York Center for Autism Charter School, an ABA program that serves students from 5 to 21 years old.

Anna Marie graduated from Boston College with a B.A. in Applied Psychology & Human Development. Prior to working at BAC, she worked at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB) in White Plains, NY as a research assistant. During this time, she administered diagnostic evaluations to children and adolescents within the research context as well as volunteered in the early intervention classroom. Anna Marie plans to go back to school to earn a degree in Clinical and School Psychology in the future.

Brynne has her B.S. in Psychology from Marian University and her M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Prior to working at BAC she worked for both the Hawthorne Country Day School as a teaching assistant and the Keswell School as an ABA Instructor. She is currently pursuing her goal of becoming a BCBA and LBA.

Michelle obtained her M.S. in Forensic Pscyhology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for four years before coming to BAC. She works in ABA home cases and has also decided to pursue her M.S.Ed in Special Education and national certification.