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.

Naho Matsuzawa obtained her B.S. in human development from the University of California, San Diego. She has worked in a number of early education and youth organizations both with responsibilities as an educator and in administration. Her involvement in these community-based organizations has contributed to her appreciation of education and outreach within the youth community. She brings such past experiences in order to continue her pursuit of advancing organizations that serve the community.

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. She coordinates our socialization programs including BAC Friends, Brooklyn Friends, and Hannah Senesh. Danielle is currently pursuing her Master's degree from the Sage Colleges as well as her national certification.

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.

Bianca graduated from Brooklyn College with a BA in Psychology and her MSED in School Counseling. She began working in the ABA field at Thursday’s Child, providing early intervention services, and later taught and provided vocational training to high school aged students with Autism. Bianca also provided ABA home care to students through a private agency. She plans to pursue her BCBA and a PsyD.

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.

Chasity graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with her B.S. in Psychology. After completing her undergraduate degree, she started her career working with children diagnosed with autism and was immediately drawn to both the children and the techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis. She furthered her educated and obtained her M.S. in Counseling with a concentration in Advanced ABA from Nova Southeastern University. Chasity is currently working towards her national certification.

Danny holds a B.A. in Sports Management and a minor in Psychology from Drexel University. This past summer, Danny worked at the Big Apple Day Program as a counselor for children with varying levels of ADHD and learning disabilities. Danny plans on going back to school in the future to pursue a degree in Sports Psychology or a Psy.D. 

Keyera graduated from John Jay College for Criminal Justice with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an MFA in Writing. For five years, she worked as an instructor at a school for children with autism, where she also earned her RBT certificate. Keyera plans on working for her BCBA in the future.

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.     

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.

Jackie graduated from The State University of New York at Potsdam with a B.A. in Psychology and Communications. Throughout college, she worked for Reachout of St. Lawrence County, a crisis intervention and information hotline. Before starting at BAC, Jackie worked as a Supportive Employment Counselor and Job Coach for adults with developmental disabilities at Job Path. Jackie plans on eventually obtaining a Masters in Special Education.

I have a BA degree and a MS degree in Psychology and I am specialized in CBT. Back in Argentina I used to work as an elementary school counselor and as a clinical psychologist in my private practice. My next step is taking the RBT exam, and planning to get the BCBA certification in the future.

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.