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.  

Juliet graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in Psychology and has an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Before working at Brooklyn Autism Center, she worked at Manhattan Children’s Center for 5 years. During that time she worked in the classroom and as part of the Vocational and Transition team for the students in the upper school.

Jessica has a B.S. in Special Education from SUNY Cortland. Before joining us at BAC, she worked as a certified teaching assistant at ACDS, a preschool for children with special needs.  She also gained experience working with children with autism at Camp Anchor on Long Island. Jessica is currently pursuing her Master's degree at The Sage Colleges.

Danielle graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Human Development & Family Science. Before joining BAC, she worked at Total Education Solutions in Ohio where she provided center-based ABA services as well as in-home programs working with children on the spectrum. With four years of experience in ABA, she has hopes to pursue getting her M.S. in Special Education and national certification.

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.

Ashley graduated from Clark Atlanta University with her bachelors of arts in Psychology. She is currently pursuing her masters in ABA online at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Before starting at BAC, Ashley worked for 3 years as an employment counselor for adults with developmental disabilities at Job Path which is a non-profit organization in New York City. Ashley plans on obtaining her certification in ABA so she can continue her work with adolescents, teaching them pre-vocational skills in order to help prepare them for future employment.

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.

Fernande graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a B.S. in Human Development and a concentration in Psychology.  Prior to working at BAC, she worked at the Association for Metroarea Autistic Children and externally as a RBT at Comprehensive Behavior Services, providing home-based ABA services to children with autism. Fernande is currently working towards her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis.     

McCraney attended Tulane University and graduated with a BS in Psychology. During her senior year, she served as a research assistant  on focusing on the relationship of senses and perception. Prior to working at BAC, Mccraney was an ABA Therapist at Art In Me Behavior Clinic in New Orleans. She plans on working and gaining experience to get a better understanding of the field before pursuing her masters and certification.

Allie graduated from Ithaca College with a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation. After graduating, Allie became a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Before joining BAC, Allie was a founding team member at Blue Sky Center for Learning, a clinic providing 1:1 ABA instruction to children with Autism. Allie is looking forward to continuing to learn and evolve in order to help her students reach their highest potentials!

Marina earned her B.A. in Psychology from Touro College and began her career in ABA as a teacher's assistant at a QSAC preschool. Prior to starting at BAC, she worked at an agency in Great Neck, Long Island doing ABA therapy in both center-based and home settings. She plans to pursue her master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. 

Christine graduated from New York University with a B.S in Applied Psychology. Prior to working at BAC, she worked for three years at Thursday’s Child, an early intervention ABA center for children 1.5- 3 years old. She is currently working toward her M.S in teaching at Touro Teacher’s College, with a concentration in Special Education from birth through second grade.

Nora graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Communicative Disorders and is currently completing her M.S. in Special Education at Southern CT State University where she also earned her special education teaching certificate. Prior to working at BAC, she worked as an early intervention specialist in an ABA Birth to Three program and also taught special education in a school for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances.

Selene graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Psychology and is working toward her M.A. in Education from Arizona State University and national certification. After completing her undergrad she worked for Oregon Youth Authority, where she taught adjudicated youth learn learn skills such as functional communication, emotional regulation, and independent living skills with hopes to successfully transition into the community.