Meet The Team

Meet Our Team

Nadine Dabbs, M.S., BCBA

Over a decade of professional experience in the field. Nadine is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who earned her master's in applied Behavior Analysis from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. She has worked with individuals to grow their passion and knowledge for the field by serving as an Adjunct Faculty Mentor to graduate students at Simmons. Nadine has provided ABA therapy in a variety of settings including both public and private school systems, behavioral health clinics, in-home services, and Telehealth. Nadine has navigated IEP meetings both as a clinician and as a parent and is passionate about sharing tools and strategies with caregivers to help their children meet their full potential.

Angelica Dumont, B.S, RBT

Angelica is a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Angelica worked as an RBT before transitioning to her new role as a speech therapist assistant working towards certification in Pediatric Speech Language Pathology. Angelica is a valuable consultant for our families using speech generating devices. Building relationships with her clients is an added bonus, as she continues making a difference in children's lives.

Tala Jones, M.S. RBT

Tala has been an RBT since 2019 and is working towards earning her BCBA certification. She graduated from Ball State University with a Master's in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her favorite part of being an RBT is building meaningful relationships with clients and engaging them in natural learning opportunities. In addition to her direct work with children, Tala is a student analyst and is completing her clinical hours to qualify for the BCBA exam by assisting with writing treatment plans, assessments, and caregiver training

Shayla Ford, RBT

Shayla has worked in the ABA field since July of 2015; Providing therapy to individuals with different abilities in home, community, center and school settings. Shayla's passion for working with the special needs community stems from having a younger brother diagnosed with Apraxia and D.I.D. Shayla enjoys working in school settings where she is able to advocate for her clients and families while also collaborating with teachers and staff for the success of her clients.

Yocelynn Gonzalez, RBT

Yocelynn is working on her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Florida Institute of Technology. She will be pursuing her master's degree to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Yocelynn aims to continue doing what she thoroughly enjoys, guiding positive growth of her clients which enriches not only their lives, but their family's lives as well. Yocelynn has worked as a registered behavioral technician with children on the spectrum since 2018.

Jessica Orlando, RBT

Jessica Orlando is new to Florida, having moved from Colorado, where she spent seven years working with children on the spectrum and those with severe needs in a school setting. She has been a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) since 2023 and finds the work incredibly rewarding. Outside of her career, her energetic four-year-old son keeps her on her toes. Her strong sense of patience is a valuable asset in all aspects of her life. This year, she aims to return to school to further her education, with the possibility of specializing in speech therapy.

Latera Thaddies, RBT

Latera is excited to be part of the team and continue growing in the field of behavior analysis. With several years of experience as an RBT, she takes pride in helping individuals develop new skills and reach their full potential. Latera comes to us with both professional and personal experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Seeing progress and making a difference in others’ lives is what drives her.

Outside of work, Latera enjoys expressing her creativity through hairstyling and dance. She brings passion and energy to everything she does. She looks forward to collaborating with her team and making a positive impact together.

Ericka Haynes, RBT

Ericka Haynes, originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, now calls Daytona Beach home. She has worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) since 2021 and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology to deepen her understanding of behavior and human development.

As a student analyst working toward her BCBA certification, Ericka is dedicated to expanding her expertise in applied behavior analysis. She is especially passionate about fostering supportive and inclusive environments where individuals can grow emotionally, socially, and behaviorally.

Driven by a genuine love for working with children, Ericka takes pride in advocating for her clients and their families. She believes that connection, consistency, and compassion are key to meaningful progress and is committed to empowering every child and family she supports.

Andrea Napole, RBT

Andrea brings over 12 years of experience as a healthcare professional, who has worked with children in the US and in South America for most of that time. After becoming a mom, Andrea focused on continuing her education in Pediatric Sleep and has been coaching families navigate sleep challenges for the last 2 years. Andrea is now excited to merge her passions and grow her role as a Registered Behavior Technician, providing behavioral and sleep therapy to children, and make a positive impact in their lives, as well as their family's.