Meet the BBI Team
Karin Torsiello
Chief Executive Officer
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
Chief Strategy Officer
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
Chief Operating Officer
Kristy joined the Behavior Basics team first as a Registered Behavior Technician and grew into her current position as Chief Operations Officer. Kristy grew up in an East Tennessee small town with a big family.
Christanna Nordbye
Chief Financial Officer
Christanna Nordbye 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.
Maggie Terry
Director of ABA Services
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.
Angelique Walsh
Clinical Director of ABA Services, Treasure Coast
What seems like many moons ago today, I was lucky enough to find my passion at Florida State University.
Shana Fentress
Clinical Director of ABA Services, Brevard County
Shana is originally from Carlisle, PA. She graduated with a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management from Florida Tech in 2018.
Valerie Laverty
Clinical Director of ABA Services, Indian River County
Val is originally from Long Island NY. She has a degree in education from birth to 6th grade in special education and general education. Val moved from Long Island to Florida in 2015 to pursue her Master’s degree in ABA and OBM. Val currently has experience in early intervention, school aged children, and early adolescence.
Victoria Ryan
Director of Training and Development
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.
Karen Shipper
Director of Parent Education
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.
Brandee Williams
Human Resources Coordinator
Brandee Williams joined Behavior Basics in 2024 as the Human Resources Coordinator. Brandee is an administrative professional with over 10 years of experience working as part of an executive team.
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.
Nicole Popow
Behavior Analyst
Nicole Popow is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in our Treasure Coast region! She is originally from Chicago and moved to Melbourne, FL to complete her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the Florida Institute of Technology.
Kristen Ryniec
Behavior Analyst
Kristen Ryniec is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Behavior Basics and is located in the Brevard Region. Kristen grew up in Chicago, IL. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in Speech and Hearing Sciences.
Nicole Wittman
BCBA Resident
Nicole Wittman is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with Behavior Basics and is in the Brevard Region.
McKensey Langes
Lead RBT
McKensey "Mac" Langes is a Lead Registered Behavior Technician with Behavior Basics and works in the Brevard and Treasure Coast Regions.
Elizabeth Edelen
Lead RBT
Elizabeth is a Lead Registered Behavior Technician with Behavior Basics in the Brevard Region.
Caroline Tolentino
Student Analyst
Caroline is a student analyst with Behavior Basics in the Brevard region. Caroline was born in Jacksonville, FL and grew up in Orange Park, FL.
Tyler Cook
Lead RBT, Student Analyst
Tyler is a Student Analyst at Behavior Basics in the Brevard region and enrolled in the master’s Program for Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology.
Jennifer Bogus
Lead RBT
Jennifer graduated with my bachelor’s in psychology from Stetson University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology.
Jordan Santoro
Lead RBT, Student Analyst
Jordan Santoro is a Student Analyst majoring in Behavior Analysis at the Florida Institute of Technology. Her passion for this field grew as she worked with adults with cognitive disabilities, as well as the elderly, prior to working at Behavior Basics since early 2021.
Melanie Banack
Parent Education Program Behavior Coach
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.
Michael Hart
Parent Education Program Behavior Coach
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.
Haley Biondo
Parent Education Program Behavior Coach
Haley Biondo 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.
Jessica Norwood
Parent Education Program Behavior Coach
Jessica Norwood joined Behavior Basics as a Behavior Coach in September 2021. Jessica earned her Master of Science degree in Sociology from Valdosta State College and University in Valdosta, Georgia in 1992.
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
