Blog Category : Program Managers/RBTs/Speech Pathology

Alysa Valencia joins The SEED Center as a Registered Behavior Technician. She is currently a student at the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Elementary Education and Special Populations. Alysa has over seven years of experience working in various child care roles. She plans to pursue her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis after she graduates this coming December. Alysa is passionate about working with children and is excited to be part of the team at the Seed Center!

Kayla Sanchez joins The SEED Center as a Registered Behavior Technician after completing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Western Connecticut State University. She gained valuable experience previously working with adults on the autism spectrum in a group home setting. She is eager to start this new opportunity and looks forward to building meaningful relationships with all clients at The SEED Center.

Kayla joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She holds a degree in psychology, with a minor in law and policy, combining an understanding of human behavior with a commitment to helping others. Passionate about creating positive change, she aims to develop a deeper sense of compassion and understanding, especially towards vulnerable communities who are unable to advocate for themselves. She also looks forward to working closely with skilled professionals to guide her professional growth as she prepares for graduate studies. In her free time, she enjoys staying active.

Nicholas Porricelli joins The SEED Center as a Registered Behavior Technician. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Biology and Neuroscience and is pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. Nicholas brings valuable experience from working with children through his role at SE4A Buddies in Stamford and his internship at The Waverly Group, where he gained hands-on experience in child development and education. He is excited to contribute to the impactful work occurring at The SEED Center!

Michele joins The SEED Center as a Registered Behavior Technician. She earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a concentration on Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University, and her Master’s in Education from Bank Street College. Michele has extensive professional and voluntary experience working with children in the hospital and preschool settings. She has worked in the world of ABA across settings including in homes, center, community, and schools for ages 2.5-17 years-old. With dedication, passion and creativity, Michele’s intention is to meet children where they are at developmentally to guide them to their highest level of success, in school and in life. Michele is so excited to be a part of the SEED Center team!  

Salma joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She is a dedicated professional with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, aiming to specialize in developmental disabilities with a particular focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD ). She has experience working in both school and clinical settings. Being trilingual helped her to develop the will to assist immigrants and underserved populations,  bridging language barriers and cultural gaps to ensure quality care for children on the spectrum.

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Nada Moudamane joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. She is a current student at the University of Connecticut majoring in Psychology. She is passionate about working with children with autism and plans to get her masters in this field. Nada is excited to be part of The SEED Center team, making a difference!

Nicolas joins The SEED Center as a Behavior Technician. He is currently a senior in Psychological Sciences at Uconn and is very excited to keep expanding his knowledge in the field. In his years of experience teaching math at a tutoring center in Stamford, Nicolas became passionate about working with kids and is paving his way toward entering a Master’s degree program. He is thrilled to join The SEED Center, to keep changing lives and providing a higher quality of life to the kiddos in our community.

Ashanti joins The SEED center as a Registered Behavior Technician. She is a student at the University of New Haven. Her major is Psychology with a concentration in Forensics. During her studies, Ashanti has gained a deep appreciation for the complexities of human behavior and the importance of mental health in various settings. Her hands-on experience includes an enriching internship where she worked closely with children, helping to support their emotional and psychological development. Ashanti is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals.

Anastasia Levenets joins The SEED Center as a Registered Behavior Technician. She was born in Russia and lives in Stamford, CT. Anastasia has experience working with children being a Childcare Assistant as well as a Swim Instructor. She has always enjoyed working with kids and is very excited to begin her journey at The SEED Center!