Amanda Bissonnette

Clinical Director Georgia

Amanda Bissonnette started her career as a special educator and has been in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) since 2011.

Amanda completed her graduate studies at Georgia State University in Multiple and Severe Disabilities with an emphasis in providing highly individualized programming for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and comorbid diagnoses.

Amanda is passionate about providing compassionate care to clients, providing progressive ABA instruction that is responsive to the learner, and teaching and mentoring new providers in the field of ABA to acquire clinical judgement.

Amanda started working for Golden Steps ABA in fall 2021 with the mission to provide a clinic-based option for clients and clinicans to recieve and provide high quality and ethical care in Georgia.

Amanda currently serves as Georgia Clinical Director and Regional Director of Clinics for Golden Steps ABA. In her role, she focuses on training and mentorship of Supervisees (BCBA Candidates) and new behavior analysts in the field.

Amanda’s areas of expertise are Behavioral Pediatrics, Prevention and Treatment of Severe Challenging Behavior (BALANCE, PFA/SBT), Progressive ABA Training & Supervision for ABA Clinicians, and Leadership & Culture.  

Other Team Members

Mark Wolmark
Chief Executive Officer

Mark Wolmark, CEO of Golden Steps ABA, is a visionary leader in the field of ABA therapy.

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Niang Zo
RBT

Niang graduated with a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

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Keshia Thomas
BCBA

Keshia graduated from Tennessee Technological University with her Bachelor's in special education.

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Mary Louise Simms
BCBA

Mary Louise received her B.A. from the University of Mississippi with a major in Psychology.

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Kimberly Fitzgerald
RBT

During her time with Golden Steps, Kimberly has been awarded “RBT of the Month” on several occasions.

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Malinda Woody
RBT

Malinda graduated with a double major in American Sign Language and Psychology from Clemson University.

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LeeAnn Berryman
RBT

LeeAnn enjoys working with clients in both the home and school settings and is passionate about collaboration

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Brittany Ayala
Clinical Quality Assurance Team Member

Brittany works with BCBAs to help Golden Steps ABA continue its high ethical and clinical standards.

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Kellie VanAssche
Clinical Quality Assurance Team Member

Kellie is an experienced BCBA who works with our BCBAs to ensure that our quality is up to perfect standard.

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Magali Torres
BCBA

Magali Torres is a BCBA who helps solve behavior-related issues in various environments.

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Jeron Trotman
BCBA

Jeron Trotman is a BCBA who works with clients of all ages to help them thrive on the spectrum.

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Erin Cady
Lead RBT

Erin graduated in 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Elementary Education.

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Nele Schulze
Clinical Director Massachusetts

Nele is currently in the role of Clinical Director for Massachusetts at Golden Steps.

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Ashley Painter
Regional Clinical Director

Ashley Painter is the company-wide Regional Clinical Director, based in Tennessee.

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Caitlin Harden
RBT

Caitlin currently works as an RBT and has plans to go back to school for her masters degree.

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Simone Presley
BCBA

Simone graduated from Clark Atlanta with a degree in psychology and from Arizona State.

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Danielle Strickland
BCBA

Danielle has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2010 and is passionate about her work.

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