Our Team

Tawnya received her B.S. in Psychology from FSU in 2003 & began working as a BCaBA in 2004 providing services to children & adults in homes, group homes, schools, community locations & intermediate care facilities. In 2015, she earned her M.A. in Exceptional Student Education with an emphasis in ABA from UWF. From 2012-2020 she established & lead a region in the FL Panhandle, followed by various leadership roles providing clinical support. In 8/2022, she established Seaside Behavior Services.

Tahra is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has led ABA programs and organizations across Florida, including founding the Treasure Coast Autism Project and serving in executive roles at national ABA providers. At Seaside, she focuses on expanding access to high-quality, compassionate ABA services for families, supporting individuals across the lifespan, and ensuring skills learned in therapy carry into everyday life. 

Ivonne is from Bogota Colombia where she earned Business Administration & Economics Degrees. From Cambridge University in London earned an International Marketing Degree & Proficiency in English Language. Most of her career was spent marketing for prominent newspapers in Colombia, UK & Panama City FL. In 2014 she joined an ABA therapy agency in the FL Panhandle to provide client & staff support. She supported various government social service contracts for 3 yrs before joining Seaside in Feb 202

 Jessica acquired her Masters in ABA from FSU Panama City in 2018, and her psychology B.S. in 2015. She serves individuals ages 2-26 in home, community, clinic, and telehealth settings across the FL Panhandle. Jessica is passionate about growing within the field as well as fostering that growth for those she works with! Seeing the impact Behavior analysis and collaboration can have on families is something she loves. “There is always something new to learn.”

Brittany has been in the field of ABA since 2012. She received her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning in 2016, followed by her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2019. Brittany has been practicing as a BCBA in the Pensacola area since 2020. She has experience with clients of all ages in clinic, school, home and group home settings. Brittany is passionate about ethics, curriculum/training development, as well as best practice in supervision.

April received her Master's from Nova Southeastern University in 2016 and has been a BCBA since February 2018. She works with children and adult clients from the ages of 2 to 47 and enjoys working with all ages for varying reasons. She has experience in a multitude of locations, including homes, community settings, and schools. She thoroughly enjoys what she does and gets great pleasure from seeing the progress achieved.  

Breanna is passionate about helping children and families reach their goals through compassionate, individualized ABA services. Experienced supporting children with a range of developmental and behavioral needs, she focuses on building meaningful skills, fostering positive relationships with clients. She believes that every child has unique strengths and enjoys partnering with families to create practical, effective strategies that promote growth, independence, and success across environments.

 Jane-Heather received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of North FL in 2019 & earned her M.A. in Exceptional Student Education with an emphasis in ABA from UWF in 2022. She has experience working with children with ASD in relation to speech language pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis as an RBT in clinical & in-home settings. She is passionate about the science of ABA, her clients, & their success. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for both children and parents 

Alecia is currently pursuing a B.A. in Psychology with the goal of continuing her education to become a BCBA. Alecia received her A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education in 2021. Afterwards, in 2022, she became an RBT. She has provided ABA therapy to children from toddlers to teenagers in a variety of settings, including at home, school, and community. Alecia finds extremely rewarding supporting parents and helping children to reach their full potential. 

A passion for making a positive impact on individuals with special needs led Charlotte to become an RBT. She enjoys using her skills to help her clients develop essential life skills to improve their communication abilities and foster independence. Witnessing their progress and seeing them overcome challenges brings her satisfaction. She specializes in DTT, NET, FCT, chaining procedures, shaping language and communication skills among others. Her ultimate goal is to become a BCaBA. 

With 9 years’ experience as RBT and a Master Training Program on ABA intervention in Autism and other Developmental Disorders; Vivian specializes in implementing specific interventions (teaching social, communication, and self-care skills, among other) to help developing skills, reduce problem behaviors, and improve the quality of life of the people she serves. It is a rewarding experience, watching people with special needs grow, progress, and become independent, reaching milestones. 

Donalda started her career in the ESE department as a paraprofessional in BDS and transitioned to the ABA field in 2021, working with children aged 2-19. She specializes in Naturalistic Environmental Teaching and has supported students that required one-one-care in schools that have had learning disabilities. One of the most fulfilling aspects of her work is witnessing how ABA empowers her clients to develop crucial skills, fostering independence in daily life.

Vianca focuses on skill acquisition, including communication, social, and daily living skills, as well as behavior reduction using ABA techniques. She has experience working with children in one-on-one and group settings, implementing intervention plans, collecting data, and supporting academic and social growth. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in ABA and enjoys play-based activities like puzzles, arts and crafts, and interactive games tailored to each client’s interests.  

Dee has extensive experience working as a paraprofessional in an elementary school setting along with a local Boys & Girls Club, where she supported children and young adults in developing stronger social skills and reducing challenging behaviors. She contributed to the creation and implementation of individualized plans tailored to meet each person’s unique needs. These roles enabled her to support individuals ages 2 to 22. She finds progress the most rewarding part of her work.  

Hannah’s passion for learning and understanding human behavior especially in children led her to become RBT. Her primary goal is to help them manage their behaviors by creating environments to encourage them to try new things and reach their full potential, while making a meaningful, positive impact on their families’ lives. She specializes in Natural Environment Teaching and has a strong focus on building communication skills through her preferred teaching and skill acquisition programs 

Katlyn started her career in Boys & Girls Club and BDS in ESE as a paraprofessional ranging from VPK-5 from 2018-2024. In March of 2025 transitioned to ABA and became an RBT working with age groups 3-13. Being able to teach with shaping letters and sounds, using cards with visual pictures, behaviors and NET with communication skills with everyday play and routines, constitutes her strength when working with nonverbal children. Knowing she can make a positive impact on children and families. 

Lana became a RBT in 2025 and is currently pursuing her Associate of Arts degree in Psychology at GCSC, with an interest in pediatric psychology. She is passionate about ensuring that every child is treated with dignity and respect and is given every opportunity to succeed. She has experience working with children aged 2 to 22, as well as experience with various data collection methods. Her professional goal is to continue her education and become either a BCBA or a SLP 

 Alyssa holds an M.A. in Exceptional Student Education with ABA focus from UWF. Since 2014, she has worked with individuals of all ages across home, school, community, and clinic settings. She specializes in behavior program development, clinic scheduling, and ABA classroom setup to support effective learning environments. She aims to create an SEL support group to build resilience and social communication skills, guided by her commitment to growth and helping others reach their potential.

Lionel began his career in 2021 as a paraprofessional working in classrooms with children diagnosed with ASD, gaining experience with a wide range of disabilities and support needs. Earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 2021 and became a RBT in 2022. his goal is to become a BCBA. He specializes in Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and has experience supporting children with aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and elopement. 

With five years’ experience, Danela is a dedicated professional who is passionate about lifelong learning, building meaningful relationships, and creating welcoming, supportive environments. Her expertise includes individualized therapy and early intervention services to children with autism, behavior intervention plans, skill acquisition programs, social skills, caregiver coaching, data collection, and collaboration with families and school teams to promote meaningful developmental progress 

Kaylie has extensive experience working as a paraprofessional in a school setting along, where she supported children and young adults in developing stronger social skills and reducing challenging behaviors. She contributed to the creation and implementation of individualized plans tailored to meet each person’s unique needs. These roles enabled her to support individuals ages 2 to 22. She considers that if you’re lucky enough to be invited into the child’s world you can learn from them 

Katherine’s experience working with children on the autism spectrum at a daycare inspired her to pursue a career in ABA therapy, where she hopes to make a meaningful impact on children's behavior, social development, and academic success. She specializes in social skills development and Natural Environment Teaching; her strengths include implementing effective behavior-reduction strategies. Her professional goal is to continue expanding her knowledge and experience and ultimately become a BCBA