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Our Team

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

– Jeremiah 29:11

Mary Wood

As early as high school, Mary began pursuing her passion of working with children with special needs. It was during that time that she specifically felt the passion to serve families and children with autism. She began working with the Early Autism Project while obtaining a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University. While at Clemson, she worked and participated in several research studies surrounding children with ASD and other disabilities.

Shortly after graduating, Mary moved to Virginia to further her career in ABA. There, she served as the Clinical and Program Director for in-home and community based programs with Molina Healthcare and Providence Human Services. Later, She participated in the opening of Virginia Autism and Behavior Consulting’s first Pediatric Center serving children with ASD and several other disabilities.

Lauren Lanzon

BCBA

Kathryn Weeks

BCBA

Jessica Holsen

BCBA

Meredith Sicko

BCBA

Katie Kay

BCBA

Jesika Hill

BCBA

BCBA

Megan Ballard

Megan's love for the field of ABA started during her undergraduate years at Jacksonville State University where she discovered the field working in a clinic on campus. She graduated with a degree in psychology with a minor in child development in 2011. She started working with clients as a behavior therapist in 2010 and gained experience in clinics, homes, schools, and community services working with ages 2 to 55. She graduated from Kaplan in 2014 with her master in psychology. In 2016, she passed the BCBA exam and has spent the last 7 years working as a BCBA and a director supervising a clinic, creating a school program, guiding families, and working with student analysts. She has seen what a significant piece ABA plays in helping clients and families. Her implementation style is very natural, and she is always looking at what the client needs to make long term and meaningful change. Her family moved to the area to start a new journey and can't wait to meet and grow with you all!

Kelly Runion

Administrative Manager

Bayley King

Supervisee

Abby Shackley

Supervisee

Supervisee

Annamaria Tormey

Annamaria's passion for working with the special needs community started as early as age 8, as she volunteered as a weekly "buddy" for the TOPSoccer program in her hometown of Greenville, SC. Although, it wasn't until her junior year of college, while earning her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Clemson, that she truly found her passion for serving others as she worked as an RBT at CBI. After earning her undergraduate degree in 2020,
Annamaria decided to continue her career path to follow her passion for the field of Special Education and obtained her Master's degree in Special Education from Clemson University while completing her coursework to become a BCBA. Annamaria enjoys pushing her clients to do their very best while ensuring they have a smile on their face. In her free time, you can find Annamaria at any Clemson sporting event, enjoying time on the lake, or hanging out with friends and family.

Victoria LeCroy

Supervisee

Supervisee

Katelyn Byers

Katelyn found a passion for working with individuals with special needs after her daughter was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2015. After years of ABA and witnessing the incredible impact made in her home, she began pursuing a career in the field of behavior analysis and obtained her Masters in Special Education from Arizona State University. The greatest joys of her job include working in the homes of her families to build
relationships, providing support and encouragement to caregivers, and teaching the skills necessary for her kiddo to grow and thrive independently! Originally a Texas native, Katelyn loves spending her time exploring the Upstate with her daughter. You can also find them curled up on the couch with their cats, drinking hot tea or sparkling water, and reading library books.
Supervisee

Kelly Schuster

Kelly has always had a love for working with children and watching them grow and gain new skills. It wasn't until her junior year at Clemson University that she really fell in love with the child development classes. Autism was always an area that interested Kelly as well, so, she decided to make the best of both worlds and begin working in the field of ABA with
CBI immediately after graduating from Clemson University. After working as an RBT and falling in love with the ABA field, she knew she wanted to continue her career and begin her BCBA coursework. Kelly graduated with her Master's degree from Ball State University in Applied Behavior Analysis with an Emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder and is now a BCBA. Kelly enjoys interacting with her clients while also teaching new skills. In her free
time, you can find Kelly at a Clemson football game, walking/jogging with her two dogs, or spending time with her friends and family.

Alyssa Valdez

Supervisee

Madalynn Graham

Supervisee

Nicole Melton

Supervisee

Supervisee

Erin Burlikowski

Erin Burlikowski, MS, OTR/L, is a seasoned pediatric Occupational Therapist with 15 years of experience and a Master's degree from Gannon University. Specializing in sensory integration and vision therapy, Erin has worked across diverse settings and diagnoses, including; hospitals, schools, and private clinics, thus gaining invaluable experience in managing complex cases and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Her career has been marked by a commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of each child she works with. Erin is driven by a passion for improving children's lives through tailored therapeutic interventions and collaborative care. She approaches blending compassion with creativity all while aiming to enhance independence and quality of life for her young clients and their families.