Behavioral Analysts in Pembroke Pines, Florida

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Edmund Bartlett, MBA

Edmund Bartlett is the Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Behavioral Initiatives. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He is also experienced and trained in leadership, management, and process improvement for over a decade.

“We are here to serve by bringing positive value to all who are involved. Ideally, self-actualization is what we seek, and that’s what we support.” This is a passion both Ed and Sarah share to bring high-quality ABA services to those in need. This is their life purpose.

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Kristine Britton, M.S., BCBA Program Director

Hi my name is Kristine Britton. I am a Clinical Supervisor/BCBA with Behavioral Initiatives. I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Professional Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology and I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. I have always had a passion for working in the health care field, specifically with children. I was first introduced to the field of ABA through my sister who worked with children diagnosed with ASD, I fell in love with the field and have never looked back.
I have several years of experience working with early intervention children and have provided services in home, clinic, school, and community settings. The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the growth our clients make and the positive impact our services have on improving their lives.

Kristine Britton is the Program Director and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with Behavioral Initiatives.

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Maria Labianco, M.S. BCBADirector of Community Based ABA Services

Maria LaBianco is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a strong passion for enhancing the lives of individuals through ABA. With a solid background in behavior analysis, Maria has successfully worked with diverse populations, implementing effective behavior intervention plans and overseeing ABA programs. Recently promoted to Director of Community-Based ABA Services, Maria brings expertise in program development, staff training, and client-centered interventions to ensure the highest quality of care for individuals and families in the community. Committed to promoting positive behavior change and fostering independence, Maria strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves.

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Marina Paula Behavior Therapist

Marina Paula is a Registered Behavior Technician and graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s in Recreation and Sport Management. She was born in Brazil and speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

She has a passion for helping others and has always known that she wanted to work with children. She was introduced to ABA through a close friend and ever since then, has been in awe of how much this field helps improve the lives of those with ASD. Seeing all the progress and small accomplishments her clients have made has been a huge fulfillment for her and has influenced her to continue her education to obtain a Master’s in ABA.

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David KimBehavior Therapist

David Kim is a Registered Behavioral Technician at Behavioral Initiatives and graduated as a triple major from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Psychobiology, and Psychology. In graduate studies at FAU, he obtained three years of combined research and education in Clinical Neuropsychology and Molecular Neuropsychopharmacology before working in the drug addiction field as a therapist.

Working in both detox and residential settings for three years with patients from multiple age groups battling alcohol and substance abuse along with mental health disorders, he then focused on early developmental disorders, specifically children living with ASD. Driven with a passion in hopes of starting a family soon personally, he embraced the opportunity to work with children diagnosed with ASD. Similarly, while working in the field, he was amazed at the progression seen from children he worked with through ABA principles.

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Juliette RodriguezBehavior Therapist

Juliette is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Behavioral Initiatives. She has always had a passion for working with children, which led her to work as a Teacher’s Assistant for almost 5 years. While working there, she always seemed to have a strong drive for working with small groups of children with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). These children required extra help and attention, and they always seemed to excel over time. Juliette has always been fond of learning about the functions of the brain, which is why she pursued and graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology degree as Cum Laude from Florida International University. While pursuing her degree, she took an Applied Behavior Analysis class, and upon learning about the field, she felt this is where she belonged. After passing her board exam and working with Behavioral Initiatives, she has seen lots of children thrive, and her heart has grown fonder of this beautiful field. Juliette has plans of obtaining her Master’s in Psychology in Behavior Analysis in the near future.

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Mia Virtue, RBT, BCBARegistered Behavior Technician

Mia Virtue is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Behavioral Initiatives. Mia developed an interest in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) when her younger brother was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since then she become extremely passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who have exceptionalities.

Prior to becoming a RBT, Mia was in the field of education for 3 year where she worked closely with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Mia implemented IEP’s and facilitated small group while teaching. Outside of her interest for ABA, Mia loves animals and is a dog mom of 2.

Mia obtained her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and is currently a candidate for a Masters Degee in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Mia is working towards the BCBA credential and very passionate about Science, Education and Behavioral Analysis.

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Samintha JeudyBehavior Therapist

Samintha Jeudy is a Registered Behavioral Therapist at Behavioral Initiatives. She graduated with her Bachelors in Health Science with a concentration in Behavioral and a Mental Health at Florida Atlantic University. She aspires to get her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.

Samintha has always had an interest in helping others, specifically children. Growing up in her spare time, she use to babysit toddlers, and volunteer at Broward General Hospital. It wasn’t until she was indulged in her studies about Human Growth and Development that she realized what it is exactly that she wanted to do. It was because of that her passion ignited towards ABA to make the little changes … into BIG changes!

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Elisa ValeroBehavior Therapist

Elisa Valero is a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) working with Behavioral Initiatives. 

She currently has her Bachelor’s in Supervision and Management with a minor in Psychology. She is planning on beginning her Master’s Degree soon. Elisa’s passion in this field started when she was 16 years old volunteering in a nonprofit organization for children with disabilities ranging from the autism spectrum to cerebral palsy. Ever since she knew she had to pursue a career that helped these children thrive as best as possible. She plans on furthering her education to become a BCBA.

Thanks to Behavioral Initiatives, her goals are being achieved one step at a time. 

Her personal mission statement is:

“To positively impact the lives of every person I encounter.”

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Jennifer ObregonRegistered Behavior Technician

My name is Jennifer Obregon and I am a registered behavior technician(RBT). Since i was little, i always said i wanted to work in the medical field with kids. I went to school for nursing and finished my first year. I knew after i graduated for my first year, that being a nurse isn’t what i really wanted. I heard about ABA services through a family member and i decided to give it a chance and become an RBT.

Working with children with special needs is something truly special to me. They uplift me everyday and motivate me to be the best version of myself for them.

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Jocelyn MurallesRegistered Behavioral Technician

Jocelyn Muralles is a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) at Behavior Initiatives since 2020. Jocelyn previously received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Florida International University. Jocelyn found her way back to the rewarding field of behavior therapy after being away for more than 9 years. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Jocelyn is passionate about seeing the progress kiddos make and impacting the lives of those kids and parents alike.

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Linnette VazquezRegistered Behavior Technician

My name is Linnette Vazquez, I graduated from FIU with a bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. I have always loved working with children. They bring out my creativity and imagination. They really show love in the purest form. I knew that I wanted to help kids since my teen years. I volunteered at daycares and summer camps all the way through high school, and I also babysat children. A classmate introduced me to ABA and I couldn’t have been happier. I fell in love right away, so I decided to get my RBT certification in 2021. I am currently starting my master’s to become a BCBA.

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Annalese Newnham

Annalese joined Behavioral Initiatives in August of 2023 as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT). Over the course of 10 years, she has been privileged to work with students and teachers in a variety of PreK-8 settings. Since returning to South Florida in 2020, Annalese has worked as an ESE program support teacher conducting academic assessments and as a classroom special education teacher assistant. Her professional passions include working with early learners, implementing ABA principles in individual and group settings. Her particular interest is to serve these students by combining behavioral interventions with a comprehensive knowledge of best practices for those with unique profiles and learning needs. Through personalized interventions, Annalese empowers individuals to overcome obstacles, develop essential life skills, and achieve meaningful milestones. Her impact extends beyond the realm of therapy sessions, touching the lives of families, educators, and communities alike.

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Ivy Garcia

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Maria Cecilia Albini

Cecilia Albini is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Social Work at the “Museo Social Argentino” in 2012. She worked 6 years as a Kindergarten teacher and then she has worked as a Social Worker with individuals with developmental disabilities in clinic, community settings, and home. She has a passion for helping others and she loves working with children. After having worked for so many years with children, she believes that every child is unique. Children have no limits to improve themselves and learn, but also she believes every child is capable to succeed.

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Patricia Neukamp

Patricia Neukamp is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). She has always loved being around children, so after moving to the United States in 2016, she knew that she should pursue this path. During research, she learned about ABA therapy and later heard about how to become an RBT. Patricia thinks that being able to bring quality of life to families, as well as to witness the children’s development and evolution, is both fascinating and rewarding.

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Yaylin Nodarse

Yaylin Nodarse is a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) employed at Behavioral Initiatives. She has a deep-rooted passion for working with children. With a background as a teacher spanning several years, she discovered a calling to provide tailored and more individualized support to each student, leading her to explore Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). After working as an RBT, she was motivated by a desire to expand the education of students with learning disabilities with the hope of creating a greater impact in the educational field. She is presently undertaking further education with the aim of becoming a BCBA. Her aspirations for professional growth complement her commitment and dedication to enhancing the lives of children, aiming for positive outcomes in the field of behavioral therapy.

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Yulia Hernandez

Yulia graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Santo Domingo Institute of Technology (INTEC). While studying, she fell in love with the course of Behaviorism and discovered ABA. She has always been passionate about working with children. While working in Human Resources, she volunteered to work in various social projects for children in need where she had the pleasure to work with kids with ASD. She got very discouraged to learn the lack of support and resources children and families have back home. Upon relocating to Florida, she immediately knew she had a chance to follow her dreams and decided to get her RBT certification. It’s been beyond rewarding working in this field and making an impact in the world one kid at a time.

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Zyanne Harewood

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Mia Morales

Mia Morales is a registered behavioral technician (RBT) employed at Behavioral Initiatives. From a young age, Mia knew she wanted to help people. What lead her into the rbt profession was because of her past experience in working with kid while volunteering and wanting to help people. Mia believes it’s very rewarding to see the children evolve and it motivates her to try her best.

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Amarrie Kidd

Amarrie is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Human Services with a concentration in youth development. Prior to her role as an RBT, she garnered experience as a nanny, volunteered at Memorial Regional Hospital and summer camps. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for Applied Behavior Analysis and knew it was her calling. Amarrie finds immense joy in her work, witnessing clients’ progress and celebrating their victories along the way. She feels grateful to be in a field that brings her such fulfillment.

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Natalie Ramirez

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