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Priorities ABA Learning Center Opens in Cary, NC.


Front row left to right: Zhela Shodja, Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, Councilmember Michelle Craig, Nadia Alston, Khalyn Culbreath, Emily Cogdell, Shani Seidel, Kristine Freeman, Sarah McLamb, Julie Lawrence, Hanan Al Sharawneh, Mckala Lacy, Alysia Sanders. Back row left to right: Maria Powers, Anna Green, Lauryn Crosby, Shacari Harris, Derrek Trail, Joseph Dondero, Dana Hahn, Ryan Dennis, Halin Pearson, Taylor Taft, Jessica Graul, Tabitha Phillips 

CARY AND RALEIGH, NC… Priorities ABA, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, has recently opened the doors of their new location, 598 East Chatham Street, Suite 135, Cary, NC, 27511.

Priorities ABA is Cary’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of in-home and center-based autism services for children and adolescents ages 1-13 years. The new Cary Learning Center provides key services in addition to center-based, in-home, and community-based ABA therapy, including diagnostics.

An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and Councilmember Michelle Craig attended, and Mayor Weinbrecht spoke during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Nadia Alston, Director of Constituent Services for U.S. Representative Deborah Ross, was in attendance and shared remarks. Shani Seidel, Senior Relationship Manager of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, also shared remarks.

Attendees had an opportunity to tour the 4,600 square-foot facility and meet the leadership team, including Regional Clinical Director Emily Cogdell, HSP-PA, BCBA, and Behavior Analyst Khalyn Culbreath, M.S., BCBA, LBA. Spring-themed activities for families were offered during the open house.

“We hope to bring families in the Greater Raleigh area compassionate, contemporary ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),” said Emily Cogdell, Regional Clinical Director. “We value being a part of the Cary community and look forward to providing individualized support to help find success for every child and adolescent in our care.” 

With no waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules, Priorities ABA serves children and adolescents, ages 18 months to 13 years old, with personalized therapy plans. The center is now enrolling new clients in Cary, West Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, and the Research Triangle Park areas with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

The Cary Learning Center is the third center-based ABA therapy location for Priorities ABA to open, with existing Learning Centers in Jacksonville and Fayetteville, NC.

Priorities ABA, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. For more than 20 years, Priorities ABA has been delivering evidence-based services, helping children and adolescents with autism find success and reach their unique potential.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Cary Learning Center, call (252) 341-4192 or visit https://prioritiesaba.com/locations/cary/

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of research-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.
 

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Total Spectrum Learning Center Now Open in Wyoming

Front row, left to right:  Isaac Brooks, Madaline Lankford, Melissa Furman, Aubrey Carver, Ashley Latour, Kaleigh Heer, Jill Jones, Claudette Lozano, and Trisha Johnson
Back row, left to right: Lisa Heeter, Shane Myas, Kyle Verhulst, Makinzie Polley, Breanna Webb, Joe Spencer, Bill Hahn

No Waitlist and Expanded Year-Round Services for Greater Grand Rapids Area Families

WYOMING, MI… Total Spectrum, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, has recently opened the doors of their new Learning Center at 2024 Health Drive SW, Suite B in Wyoming, MI 49519. 
 
Total Spectrum is Michigan’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of in-home and center-based autism services for children and young adults ages 2-21 years. The new Wyoming Learning Center provides key services in addition to ABA therapy, including early intervention, parent education, social skills programs, and vocational preparation.
 
The ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house was held on March 19, 2025 at the new 4,600 square-foot Learning Center. During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Madaline Lankford, Legislative Aide to State Representative John Fitzgerald, shared greetings and Claudette Lozano of the South Kent Chamber of Commerce offered remarks. Guests included Kyle Verhulst, Executive Director of Spartannash YMCA, members of the South Kent Chamber of Commerce, and families throughout the community.
 
Attendees had an opportunity to tour the facility and meet Total Spectrum’s leadership team, Clinical Director Melissa Furman, MA, BCBA, LBA, and Senior Clinical Director Trisha Johnson, MA, BCBA. Spring-themed activities for families were offered during the open house.
 
“We hope to bring families in Wyoming and the surrounding areas compassionate, contemporary ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),” said Melissa Furman, Clinical Director. “Through individualized support, we aim to empower each child to express themselves confidently and gain independence to succeed in school and life. We couldn’t be more excited to open our doors and offer these life-changing services to the community.” 
 
With no waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules, the center is now enrolling new clients in Wyoming, Grandville, Grand Rapids, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, Cutlerville, Forest Hills, Walker, and Comstock Park.
 
The Total Spectrum Learning Center in Wyoming is part of the LEARN Behavioral network, one of the nation’s leading providers of contemporary ABA therapy. Total Spectrum has been delivering evidence-based services for more than 10 years, helping children and young adults with autism find success and reach their unique potential.
 
For more information or to enroll a child at the Wyoming Learning Center, call 231-221-0900 or visit https://totalspectrumcare.com/locations/wyoming.
 
About LEARN Behavioral
 
LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of research-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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LEARN Behavioral Opens New Autism Learning Center in Cary, NC. Ribbon-Cutting and Open House to be held April 3

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Wake County Area Families­­ 

CARY, NC… Priorities ABA, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Cary Learning Center with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 3-6 p.m. at 598 East Chatham Street, Suite 135, Cary, NC, 27511. This event is open to the public.

Priorities ABA is Cary’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of in-home and center-based autism services for children and adolescents ages 1-13 years. The new Cary Learning Center provides key services in addition to center-based, in-home, and community-based ABA therapy, including diagnostics.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, and attendees will have an opportunity to tour the facility and meet the leadership team. 

Spring-themed activities for families will be offered during the Open House, including photos taken with the spring bunny in a sensory-friendly and supportive environment.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to greater Cary, including Wake County and surrounding areas,” said Emily Cogdell, HSP-PA, BCBA, Regional Clinical Director of the Cary Learning Center. “We value being a part of the Cary community and look forward to collaborating with fellow organizations and professionals to help find success for every child and adolescent in our care.” 

Key Features of the Cary Learning Center: 

·      4,600 square-foot facility with an indoor gross motor area and a teen room for physical and social development.

·      ABA therapy, which includes a classroom-like environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.

·      No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.

·      Serving children and adolescents, ages 18 months to 13 years old, with personalized therapy plans.

·      Conveniently located near Cary’s WakeMed Soccer Park (between NC 54 and I-40), easily accessible for families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients in Cary, West Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, and the Research Triangle Park areas with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

The Cary Learning Center is the third center-based ABA therapy location for Priorities ABA to open, with existing Learning Centers in Jacksonville and Fayetteville, NC.

Priorities ABA, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. For more than 20 years, Priorities ABA has been delivering evidence-based services, helping children and adolescents with autism find success and reach their unique potential.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Cary Learning Center, call (252) 341-4192 or visit https://prioritiesaba.com/locations/cary/

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of research-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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LEARN Behavioral Opens New Autism Learning Center in Wyoming, MI. Ribbon-Cutting and Open House to be held March 19

No Waitlist and Expanded Year-Round Services for Greater Grand Rapids Area Families

WYOMING, MI… Total Spectrum, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Wyoming Learning Center with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 3-6 p.m. at 2024 Health Drive SW, Suite B in Wyoming, MI 49519. This event is open to the public.

Total Spectrum is Michigan’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of in-home and center-based autism services for children and young adults ages 2-21 years. The new Wyoming Learning Center provides key services in addition to ABA therapy, including early intervention, parent education, and social skills programs during school breaks.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held with the South Kent Chamber of Commerce, and attendees will have an opportunity to tour the facility and meet the leadership team.

Spring-themed activities for families will be offered during the Open House, including photos taken with the spring bunny in a sensory-friendly and supportive environment.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to Kent County and beyond,” said Melissa Furman, MA, BCBA, LBA, Clinical Director of the Wyoming Learning Center. “We value being a part of the Wyoming community and look forward to collaborating with the community to help find success for every child and young adult in our care.” 

Key Features of the Wyoming Learning Center:

  • 4,600 square-foot facility with an outdoor playground for physical and social development.
  • ABA therapy, which includes social skills groups, a school readiness area, and vocational preparation.
  • No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
  • Serving children and young adults, ages 2-21 years old, with personalized therapy plans.
  • Conveniently located off Route 131 and M-6, easily accessible for families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients in Wyoming, Grandville, Grand Rapids, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, Cutlerville, Forest Hills, Walker, and Comstock Park with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

The Total Spectrum Learning Center is part of the LEARN Behavioral network, one of the nation’s leading providers of contemporary ABA therapy. Total Spectrum has been delivering evidence-based services for more than 10 years, helping children and young adults with autism find success and reach their unique potential.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Wyoming Learning Center, visit totalspectrumcare.com/locations

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a leading provider of contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism. With a nationwide network of Learning Centers, LEARN Behavioral offers comprehensive, personalized services that meet each child’s unique needs. Total Spectrum specializes in contemporary ABA therapy, helping children and young adults with autism achieve success in school and life. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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Wisconsin Early Autism Project Opens New Location in Oshkosh

Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) opens the doors of their new Oshkosh ABA Learning Center with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on December 15, 2021. (Left to Right): Jamie Schuh, BCaBA, Assistant Clinical Director; Samantha Zellner; Rebecca Thompson; Kimberly Wroblewski; Mary Hopton Smith; Kerry Hoops, MA, BCBA, Clinical Director; and Brittney Wallin, Managing Behavior Analyst and Assistant Clinical Director.

The Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization of providers serving children with autism and other special needs, has recently opened the doors of their new Learning Center at 2905 Universal Street, Oshkosh, WI 54904. 

A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with WEAP’s leadership team was held Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce and the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce welcomed the company during the ribbon cutting. The event had a Winter Wonderland theme and refreshments and tours of the center followed the ribbon cutting ceremony. To add to the festivities, Santa Claus was onsite for pictures with families. 

WEAP’s Oshkosh team is led by Clinical Director Kerry Hoops, MA, BCBA along with Assistant Clinical Directors Jamie Schuh, BCaBA and Brittney Wallin, Managing Behavior Analyst. The Oshkosh location serves children and families throughout the counties of Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago.

WEAP is the first provider of autism services in Wisconsin. With more than 25 years of clinical research and practice, WEAP is a world-renowned leader in early comprehensive behavioral treatment for young children with autism. To meet significant demand for their services in the area, WEAP continues to add to the Oshkosh team. The company intends to hire additional full- and part-time behavior technicians.

WEAP’s clinicians provide individualized, evidence-based programs in their Learning Centers, in client’s home and community, and in schools. Their applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services include diagnostic services, home services, special skills group services, and teleABA (telehealth) services. 

For more information about WEAP Oshkosh, visit https://wiautism.com/locations/oshkosh/

WEAP also has locations in Brookfield, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, and Oak Creek. For more information about WEAP, visit www.wiautism.com

About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral specializes in using contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) to nurture the unique potential of children and young adults with autism. With clinical insights and best practices refined through our decades of service to the autism community, we support more than 5,000 clients through brands that include WEAP, AST, BACA, BCI, Total Spectrum, Trellis, SPARKS, and Priorities ABA. Our team consists of more than 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 board certified behavior analysts® (BCBAs), and 4,000 behavior technicians who share a common mission: to find success for every child in our care. 

“Connecting the Autism Community One Podcast at a Time”
LEARN Behavioral provides valuable insight and information from inspiring individuals in the autism community through their unique All Autism Talk podcast found on Spotify, Apple, Blog Talk Radio, Google Podcasts, and on their website at www.learnbehavioral.com/allautismtalk.

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AST Announces Virtual Event for Families and Providers on December 7th

Helping Louisiana Kids and Families with Autism End the Year with Success.

Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or working with autism families? Then you are familiar with the challenges that a change in routine can bring—especially when combined with the glittering lights, festive parties, and general hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization of providers serving children with autism and other special needs, will hold a virtual event entitled “Helping Louisiana Kids & Families with Autism End the Year with Success” on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. CST, to share steps families can take to prepare for and enjoy the holidays on their own terms, while ending the year on a high note.
    
The presenters for this virtual event are Rebecca Mandal-Blasio, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Senior Clinical Director, who leads AST of Louisiana, and Lydia Lindsey, M.S., BCBA, LBA, Clinical Fellow. Dr. Mandal-Blasio and Ms. Lindsey will share practical solutions to help kids and families with autism experience the holidays and end the year with success. This event is also geared towards providers who work with autism families. The virtual session includes:

•    Helpful handouts for families
•    Opportunities to ask questions and learn more about autism
•    Information on local support, including AST’s evidence-based, contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy
•    A chance to meet professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of local families

To register for the event, visit this website – lrnbvr.com/louisiana-event

According to Dr. Mandal-Blasio, “Nurturing potential in an entire generation of children with autism takes more than a single person or organization. Our goal is to provide the best possible support to our local autism families.”

Serving the Louisiana community, AST’s team of clinicians provide individualized, evidence-based interventions based on the principals of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in client’s home, at their learning centers, as well as in the community and/or school. AST’s learning centers are located in New Orleans, Covington, Slidell, and Marrero, while also serving Monroe and the greater Baton Rouge area. AST is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national autism organization, with providers throughout the U.S. For more information about AST, visit https://autismtherapies.com/locations/louisiana/
    
About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral specializes in using contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) to nurture the unique potential of children and young adults with autism. With clinical insights and best practices refined through our decades of service to the autism community, we support more than 5,000 clients through brands that include WEAP, AST, BACA, BCI, Total Spectrum, Trellis, SPARKS, and Priorities ABA. Our team consists of more than 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 Board Certified Behavior Analysts®, and 4,000 behavior technicians who share a common mission: to find success for every child in our care. 

“Connecting the Autism Community One Podcast at a Time”
LEARN Behavioral provides valuable insight and information from inspiring individuals in the autism community through their unique All Autism Talk podcast found on Spotify, Apple, Blog Talk Radio, Google Podcasts, and on their website at www.learnbehavioral.com/allautismtalk.

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Total Spectrum Opens in Aurora, IL

Total Spectrum, part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization of providers serving children with autism and other special needs, has announced the opening of their newest location at 4222 Meridian Parkway, Suite 106, Aurora, IL 60504.
    
A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held in July with Total Spectrum’s Aurora leadership team and city officials and chamber members, including Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin; Karina Garcia, Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Jessica Linder Gallo, President and CEO, Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce; Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Edward Bugg and Ron Woerman, Alderman-at-Large.

Total Spectrum’s Aurora leadership team and city officials and chamber members

With more than 30 years of clinical research and practice, Total Spectrum is a renowned leader in early comprehensive behavioral treatment for young children with autism. Total Spectrum’s Aurora location offers in-home and center-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and counseling (including telehealth) services. The new center’s highlights include a large indoor gross motor center, in addition to a life skills room for clients to work on daily living skills, such as washing and putting away clothes and making a bed. 

The Aurora center is led by Blair Monfre, MS, BCBA, Clinical Director and is Total Spectrum’s sixth location in Illinois. To meet significant demand for their services in the area, Total Spectrum continues to add to their team and is hiring additional Behavior Technicians.
    
Total Spectrum delivers services in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national autism organization, with providers throughout the U.S. For more information about Total Spectrum, visit https://www.totalspectrumcare.com
    
About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral specializes in using contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) to nurture the unique potential of children and young adults with autism. With clinical insights and best practices refined through our decades of service to the autism community, we support more than 5,000 clients through brands that include WEAP, AST, BACA, BCI, Total Spectrum, Trellis, SPARKS, and Priorities ABA. Our team consists of more than 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 Board Certified Behavior Analysts®, and 4,000 behavior technicians who share a common mission: to find success for every child in our care. 

“Connecting the Autism Community One Podcast at a Time”
LEARN Behavioral provides valuable insight and information from inspiring individuals in the autism community through their unique All Autism Talk podcast found on Spotify, Apple, Blog Talk Radio, Google Podcasts, and on their website at www.learnbehavioral.com/allautismtalk.


 

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LEARN Behavioral Hires Meg Galletti as Chief People Officer

LEARN Behavioral, a national organization of providers serving children with autism and other special needs, has recently appointed Meg Galletti as Chief People Officer. 

Meg Galleti

Galletti will be based at LEARN Behavioral’s corporate headquarters in Baltimore, MD. In her new role, she will be responsible for uniting functions across the organization’s multiple provider brands as well as further strengthening company culture and building a discipline that supports the company’s growth. LEARN Behavioral’s providers are located throughout the U.S. and include Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), Behavioral Analysis Center for Autism (BACA), Behavioral Concepts (BCI), Total Spectrum, Trellis, SPARKS, and Priorities ABA. 

With more than 20 years of experience, Galletti has a broad history in executive human resource roles across a variety of industries around the globe. Most recently, Galletti has provided advice in the areas of internal business culture development, human resources, learning and development, and organizational structure across a broad range of portfolio companies within the private equity sector and within the tech start-up space.

Galletti’s career includes tenure with upscale hospitality companies including Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.  As a leader in the internationalization and cultural assimilation of those brands, Galletti has led those organizations’ efforts through a number of corporate acquisitions. 

For four years prior to LEARN Behavioral, Galletti was a consultant to various domestic and international clients, providing support around human resources, organizational structure and business culture issues, including the provision of operational guidance as Consulting Chief People and Culture Officer to address both start-up and organizational restructuring needs.

In the four years prior to that, Galletti served as Operating Advisor at Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP after serving as Vice President, Human Resources and Training at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.

Galletti holds a bachelor of arts in Russian/Soviet Area Studies from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She has also completed master’s work at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., and at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Washington, D.C.

Galletti is a mentor to numerous human resources industry executives far and wide. Over the years, her career has taken her around the world—from New York, Chicago, IL, and Dallas, TX, to Hong Kong and Italy. She returned to Baltimore eight years ago and resides in Owings Mills, MD. Outside of work, Galletti is passionate about and committed to supporting experiential learning.

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral specializes in using contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) to nurture the unique potential of children and young adults with autism. With clinical insights and best practices refined through our decades of service to the autism community, we support more than 5,000 clients through brands that include WEAP, AST, BACA, BCI, Total Spectrum, Trellis, SPARKS, and Priorities ABA. Our team consists of more than 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 Board Certified Behavior Analysts®, and 4,000 behavior technicians who share a common mission: to find success for every child in our care. 

“Connecting the Autism Community One Podcast at a Time”

LEARN Behavioral provides valuable insight and information from inspiring individuals in the autism community through their unique All Autism Talk podcast found on Spotify and on their website at www.learnbehavioral.com/allautismtalk

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LEARN Behavioral Appoints Marissa Mata as Director of New Hire Training Operations

 LEARN Behavioral, a national organization of providers serving children with autism and other special needs, has recently appointed Marissa Mata as Director of New Hire Training Operations.

Mata brings over a decade of organizational behavioral management experience to LEARN Behavioral. In her new role, Mata will be based in the company’s Chicago, IL, office and oversee new hire training operations, while building and implementing scalable training strategies across the organization.   

Marissa Mata

LEARN Behavioral’s providers are located throughout the U.S. and include Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), Behavioral Analysis Center for Autism (BACA), Behavioral Concepts (BCI), Total Spectrum, Trellis, and SPARKS. 

Prior to joining the company, Mata was the Director of Strategic Initiatives for G6 Hospitality (Motel 6) based in Carrollton, Texas, where she oversaw the Program Management Office and led a team of experts dedicated to creating a better and safer guest and employee experience enterprise wide. Her career includes a 12-year (combined) tenure as Director of Solution Center Services for Rent-A-Center of Plano, Texas, and as Director of Revenue Operations for LQ Management of Irving, Texas.

Mata is a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Mata and her teams have been recognized with training awards, including Training & Development Magazine’s “Outstanding Training Initiatives” award and their “Training Top 125” award over six years. She has also been honored by ATD with the ATD BEST Award.

Mata holds a bachelor of arts in economics from University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. She is a resident of Dallas, TX.      

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral specializes in using contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) to nurture the unique potential of children and young adults with autism. With clinical insights and best practices refined through our decades of service to the autism community, we support more than 5,000 clients through brands that include WEAP, AST, BACA, BCI, Total Spectrum, Trellis, and SPARKS. Our team consists of more than 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 Board Certified Behavior Analysts®, and 4,000 behavior technicians who share a common mission: to find success for every child with autism in our care. 

“Connecting the Autism Community One Podcast at a Time”

LEARN Behavioral provides valuable insight and information from inspiring individuals in the autism community through their unique All Autism Talk podcast found on Spotify and on their website at www.learnbehavioral.com/allautismtalk

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