Certifynd ABA

The Center for Growth & Development

place Wilton, CT 11-50 employees

star Founders

Lynn Hartigan

Founder & Executive Director, BCBA, LBA

Founded The Center in 2002 after clients urged her to start her own practice. Over 20 years of experience in autism treatment; earned BCaBA in 2005 studying Verbal Behavior under Dr. Vincent Carbone and later BCBA via Arizona State University. Guest lecturer at CT universities.

groups Executive Team

Nicole Nemchek

Assistant Director & Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, LBA

With The Center since 2006; runs the college internship program and oversees training/evaluation of new ABA therapists.

Jillian Cano

Assistant Director & Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, LBA

Joined The Center in 2009; CT-certified special education teacher who supervises staff pursuing BCBA certification.

Elizabeth McManus

Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, LBA

The Center's first employee, joined in 2002; CT-certified teacher in special education.

Pamela Konareski

Clinical Supervisor, BCBA, LBA

With The Center since 2004; over 25 years using ABA to support children with autism and their families.

Josephine Tirado

Director of Operations and Human Resources

Oversees operations and HR; background in one-to-one autism therapy plus finance/healthcare administration.