Leadership Team

Anay is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and has been working in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2013.  She completed her Master of Science in Special Education and continued on to obtain her BACB certificate from Ball State University. Anay originally began her career path as a Special Education Teacher and taught students with Autism, multiple disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and emotional disabilities. Anay began to learn the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2011 when working at Northwestern Regional Educational Programs (NREP) when they partnered with Commonwealth Autism, in which BCBA’s would support the classroom and train staff on the utilization of ABA. She saw the effectiveness of ABA when teaching new skills to her students and the meaningful behavior change it provided them. She wanted to expand her knowledge and began her ABA journey at the Aurora School, which allowed her to be immersed in ABA all day,  and then after obtaining her ABA license, she expanded her skill set and worked as a school BCBA across multiple school divisions, such as Frederick, Clarke, and Winchester. As a school BCBA, Anay provided training and coaching to teachers, developed behavior intervention plans, completed functional behavior assessments (FBA’s), maintained data collection, collaborated with school staff, and provided crisis management training. After experiencing life as a school BCBA, Anay moved on to private companies to provide ABA services to clients in the home setting, in which she provided parent training, supervision to the behavior therapist, and behavioral skills training (BST) to teach new skills and behaviors. Anay also worked in the clinic setting as a Clinical Supervisor and in that role, she supervised behavior therapists, collaborated with fellow BCBA’s, developed functional behavior assessments (FBA), completed intake of new clients, and maintained and completed data collection, and treatment records. Anay is passionate about her role as a BCBA, and found the same passion with Old Town ABA, and is excited to expand her knowledge and use her current skill set and experience  to continue to provide a meaningful life to individuals with various abilities. Anay has 4 kids that keep her busy and happy, and enjoys the outdoors, her friend time, reading, and adventures. 

Elizabeth is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and has been working in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2020. She completed her Bachelors in Psychology from West Virginia University before pursuing a Masters of Art in Teaching Special Education from Liberty University. Elizabeth worked as a Special Education teacher in private and public school settings for 8 years before completing her post-graduate certification in Applied Behavior Analysis at Florida Tech. Elizabeth has worked as a BCBA Program Supervisor for individuals Autism and other developmental disabilities the home and clinic settings since 2021. During that time she provided supervision and training to Registered Behavior Technicians to provide direct ABA therapy, as well as collaboration and training to parents and other stakeholders. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons, running, cooking, baking, and reading.

Jessi is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and has been working in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2017. She earned her Bachelor of Science, Masters in Teaching, and Masters in Education from James Madison University between 2015-2017. She is also a licensed Special Education teacher.

Jessi has experience working in a private day placement for students diagnosed with ASD, emotional disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and various cognitive and physical impairments. She served students ranging from 4-16 years of age, and targeted skills according to the needs of each student (i.e. maladaptive behaviors, life skills, social skills, academics, etc.). She also has experience working for a public school system, providing support to educators on how to use evidence based, behavioral strategies, across elementary, middle and high school settings. She worked for an Edtech company as well, in order to provide more global, intensive trainings to educators, and to further expand her skillset outside of educational settings, Jessi worked in a clinical setting via Telehealth. Throughout all of her roles, she supervised Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and provided support to school staff pursuing their BCBA credential. She also implemented parent training, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Functional Analyses (FAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) when appropriate. 

In her free time, Jessi likes to make new memories with her husband, three kids and two German shepherds. She also enjoys traveling to new places, hiking, baking, and functional strength training.

Emily is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with experience supporting children and families across home, clinic, and telehealth settings. She specializes in conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with caregivers, educators, and interdisciplinary providers to promote meaningful outcomes.

She has provided services to clients ranging from early childhood through adolescence, with a strong focus on integrating speech and occupational therapy supports. Known for her hands-on and collaborative leadership style, she prioritizes open communication, encourages feedback, and ensures that Registered Behavior Technicians feel supported in their roles.

Emily has served in clinics where she delivered high-quality behavior analytic services and parent training. She previously worked as a BCaBA supporting diverse client needs in both home and clinic environments.

Emily earned her Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis Practice from the Florida Institute of Technology and is committed to fostering growth, skill development, and positive change for every client and family she serves.

Claire is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and special education professional with experience across school, clinical, and community settings. She currently serves as a Behavior Intervention Teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools, supporting evidence-based practices for students with diverse behavioral and learning needs. Claire holds a master’s in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University and an ABA certificate from George Mason University. She is passionate about collaboration, inclusive education, and building staff capacity through data-driven interventions.

Kellie is a Board Certified and Virginia Licensed Behavior Analyst with extensive experience supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. She served as the Regional Coordination Manager and Clinical Manager at Continuum Behavioral Health, she assisted with clinical operations, mentored RBTs, and designed individualized behavior intervention programs to promote meaningful client progress. Additionally Kellie served as a Special Education Teacher in Arlington Public Schools, where she specialized in inclusive education and individualized support for students with autism.
She holds a Master’s in Special Education and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University, as well as a Bachelor’s in Psychology.

Known for her compassion, creativity, and strong leadership, Kellie is committed to empowering clients, families, and professionals through evidence-based practices and collaborative care.

Gabrielle is a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst with extensive experience delivering and overseeing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services across clinical, educational, and community settings. She specializes in conducting functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with payer and organizational standards to support medically necessary care.

Currently serving as a BCBA Analyst in Alexandria, VA, Gabrielle partners with families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver data-driven interventions that improve client outcomes while maintaining audit-ready documentation. Previously, she held senior clinical roles where she oversaw a caseload of 8–12 clients, authored treatment plans for insurance authorization, and provided mentorship to staff.

Her experience also includes supporting educational teams in Fairfax County Public Schools as an ABA Coach and Care Planning Specialist, where she strengthened intervention fidelity, authored reports for IEP teams, and facilitated professional development for educators.

Gabrielle earned her M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University and her B.A. in Psychology from James Madison University. She is also skilled in integrating technology into clinical practice, having completed a certificate in Web Development at George Washington University. Her work is driven by a commitment to ethical, evidence-based care that empowers clients, supports families, and advances system-wide service quality.

Candice is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Clinical Director, and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) who has dedicated her career to supporting children and adolescents with autism and developmental challenges. She founded and directed Emerald Coast Behavior Inc. in 2019, where she served as Clinical Director and Lead BCBA, and later established Wolff Academy in 2022 as Principal and Lead BCBA.

Earlier in her career, she worked with Early Steps as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, becoming one of their primary trainers, and as a Speech Language Pathologist with the Okaloosa County School District. She was clinically trained and nationally certified in administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) and held additional credentials as a QBS SafetyCare Instructor, Level II Sign Language Interpreter, and CPR/BLS provider.

With more than a decade of experience, Candice brings compassion, clinical expertise, and a holistic perspective to every role she held. Her work led her to serve on several nonprofit boards and to contribute as a member of the Florida Governor’s Task Force for Vulnerable Women and Children. She values teamwork, collaboration, and lifelong learning, always striving to empower both families and professionals. Candice’s background in speech-language pathology and sign language interpretation enriched her ability to bridge communication gaps and provide individualized care. She has been recognized for her leadership, dedication, and deep commitment to improving the lives of those she served. Her legacy reflected a passion for helping others reach their fullest potential.