Clinicians and
Therapeutic Staff
Karin Torsiello, MS, BCBA
President
Karin Torsiello is a proud graduate of Florida Tech’s Applied Behavior Analysis program and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, child welfare advocate and entrepreneur.
Paula Antonelli, MS, BCBA
Vice President
Paula Antonelli is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and is the Vice President of Behavior Basics Incorporated, a behavioral sciences consulting firm based in Florida.
Kristy McCabe, RBT
Operations Manager
Kristy joined the Behavior Basics team first as a Registered Behavior Technician and grew into her current position as Operations Manager. Kristy has a BA in Hospitality and Tourism and her professional background spans from multiple owned businesses to management and consulting positions with private commercial companies.
Angelique Walsh, MA, BCBA
Regional Director, Treasure Coast Florida
What seems like many moons ago today, I was lucky enough to find my passion at Florida State University.
Aliyah Longhurst, MA, BCBA, LMFT
Regional Director, Palm Beach Florida
Aliyah Longhurst is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for Behavior Basics, Inc. Aliyah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, where she obtained her Master of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University in 2003.
Anastasia “Stacy” Kolias, MS, BCBA
Lead Analyst, Director of Professional Development and Compliance
Palm Beach Region
Stacy Kolias is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been a part of the Behavior Basics team since 2008.
Stacey Howell, MA, BCBA
Lead Analyst
Brevard Region
Stacey has over fifteen-years-experience working with people diagnosed with various developmental disorders and mental health diagnosis. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Denison University and her Master of Arts degree at Western Michigan University.
Samantha Hickey, MA, BCBA
Lead Analyst
Palm Beach Region
Samantha Hickey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from the University of Southern Indiana and her Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from Ball State University.
Adriana Rodriguez, BCBA
Lead Analyst
Treasure Coast Region
Adriana Rodriguez was born in Cuba and moved to the US at the age of 12. She earned her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science from Rollins College. Adriana has worked in the field of applied behavior analysis first as a Behavior Assistant (BA) in 2014, then as a Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in 2016, and finally as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2018.
Kristi Whitton, BCBA
Lead Analyst
Brevard Region
Kristi graduated with her Masters of Science from the Florida Tech Applied Behavior Analysis program and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has over seven years of experience working with individuals with and without diagnoses ranging in ages from one year to 21 years. She has worked in home, in clinic, and in private school settings.
Rebecca Fire, BCBA
Brevard Region
Becca Fire is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and joined Behavior Basics in 2018. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and received a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology.
Kacie McGarry, BCBA
Lead Analyst
Brevard Region
Kacie McGarry is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for Behavior Basics, Inc. She obtained her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Tech in 2019. Kacie is continuing her education at Florida Tech and is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis.
Karen Shipper, MA, RBT
Program Supervisor
Karen Shipper has worked with Behavior Basics Inc. since 2011. Our goals are to provide professional parent instruction and delivery of the Secrets of Modern Family program.
Mike Hart, BA
Behavior Coach and Behavior Technician
Michael has been a Behavior Coach with Behavior Basics Inc. since August 2011. Michael began his career with Refocusing the Modern Family because of his strong desire to work with families in need and serve the community in which he was raised.
Melanie Banack, BS, RBT
Behavior Coach and Behavior Technician
Melanie Banack has been a Behavior Coach for Behavior Basics Inc. since 2015. Melanie obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
Julia Mathes, BA
Finance
Ms. Mathes joined the Behavior Basics team in 2009 as the business manager. She has been a tremendous asset to the team and works diligently to support both companies.
Bonnie Richardson, BS
Behavior Coach
Bonnie Richardson started as a Behavior Coach for Behavior Basics Inc. July 2018. Bonnie obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in Clarion, PA.
Pamela Hamm, RBT
Student Analyst
Brevard Region
Pamela received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida in 2011. She became interested in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as she worked with students with Autism and other exceptionalities in her own classroom alongside their therapists.
Jennifer McLaughlin
Administrative Support Specialist
Jennifer McLaughlin joined Behavior Basics, Incorporated in 2019. She earned her B.A. in Philosophy from the University of San Francisco and her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute.
Micaela Drummond, RBT
Student Analyst
Treasure Coast Region
Micaela joined Basic Behaviors Incorporated in October 2019 as a Student Analyst. She received her Bachelors in Art in Early Childhood Education from Florida Atlantic University and a Masters in Psychology specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University.
Jennifer Willenbrock, RBT,
Student Analyst
Treasure Coast Region
Jennifer received her Master of Science degree in ABA in December 2019. Jennifer has enjoyed a long career working with children and families. During her career she has worked in child protection with DCF, she has been a behavior technician in a girls group home in New Jersey, and a targeted case manager for almost 4 years.
Candi Ingleton, RBT,
Student Analyst
Treasure Coast Region
Candi joined Behavior Basics Incorporated in 2019. She grew up in New Jersey but has resided in Florida for over 20 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology from Capella University.
All team members are:
- Level 2 and screened for criminal background
- Screened on the national sex offender registry
Trainings required for all staff:
CPR/First Aid
Blood-borne Pathogens
HIV/AIDS
Core Competencies
Zero Tolerance
