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 Kelly, RBT
Director of Operations
Kristy joined the Behavior Basics team first as a Registered Behavior Technician and grew into her current position as Director of Operations. Kristy grew up in a small town in East Tennessee with a large family.
Christanna Herren
Controller/HR Director
Christanna Herren leads plays a key role in BBIs financial health and Humans Resources department. Her witty personality and lively spirit make her a great addition to the BBI executive team.
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.
Maggie Terry, BCBA
Clinical Director ABA Services
Brevard Region
Maggie Terry is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from University of North Florida and Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida.
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.
Victoria (Tory) Ryan, MS, BCBA
Lead Analyst
Brevard Region
Victoria “Tory” Ryan is a Rockstar BCBA in the Brevard Region. Tory grew up in Colchester, CT. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College, majoring in Psychology, and minoring in Theatre. After graduating, Tory began working in residential settings.
Pamela Hamm, BCBA
Lead 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.
Matt Giuliano, MA, BCBA
Lead Analyst
Brevard Region
Matt Giuliano is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology.
Kelly Schmader, MA, BCBA
Lead Analyst
Treasure Coast Region
Kelly Schmader studied Psychology with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis at Capella University where she also completed a master's degree. Kelly has 7 years of experience in the Applied Behavior Analysis field working with children ranging from 18 months to 21 years of age.
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.
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.
Dee Vanduser, MS
Behavior Coach
Dee Vanduser started as a behavior coach with Behavior Basics Inc. in February of 2020. Dee holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy and a minor in Psychology, her bachelor’s degree is in Behavioral Science and Ethics from Mid America Christian University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Haley Stevens, BS
Behavior Coach
Haley Stevens started as a Behavior Coach with Behavior Basics in March of 2020. Haley earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University in 2015.
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.
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.
Suprisha Phillips, MS, RBT
Student Analyst
Treasure Coast Region
Suprisha Phillips graduated from Lynn University in 2012 with her B.S. in Business Management. For seven years she has been an RBT working in a variety of settings, including adult day programs, group homes, residential settings, and clinics.
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
