“I became interested in ABA when I saw how it could be used to individualize treatment and promote skill development across all areas of someone’s life. I am proud to lead a team of like-minded clinicians devoted to making a meaningful difference by teaching functional skills to help our clients and their families lead their most fulfilling lives.”

Laura is the Assistant Clinical Director of BCI’s Northeast Massachusetts region, working primarily out of the Lowell Learning Center. She became interested in the field of ABA after working as a paraprofessional in an extended school year program during her undergraduate career. She earned her bachelor’s in neuroscience and behavior in 2017 and her master’s in behavior analysis in 2018, both from Simmons College. Laura began her career as a behavior technician and social skills group leader at Advances Learning Center in 2017. After earning her master’s, she oversaw Advances’ Social Skills Program through early 2020. Since then, she has held many roles, including in-home behavior analyst, managing behavior analyst, and, most currently, Assistant Clinical Director. Laura has supported the organization’s growth throughout her career as Advances joined the LEARN family and merged with BCI. Outside of work, Laura enjoys exploring the New England wilderness while hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, and going on nature walks.

“Nothing excites me more than being able to support, teach, and work alongside so many great clinicians. Our team is continuously learning and strives to be the best clinicians to ensure that we are truly finding success for everyone in our care.”

Christine Richter is the Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) in Wilmington. She received her bachelor’s degree from Keene State College and her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis from Regis College. She is also a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and a licensed behavior analyst (LABA) in the state of Massachusetts. In addition to her role as an ACD, Christine works closely with the LEARN Clinical Development team and assists with the development and implementation of trainings across the LEARN network.

Dr. Meghan Van Nostrand is the clinical director for the Northeast region in Massachusetts. Meghan earned her Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis and M.S. in behavior analysis from Simmons University. She earned her B.S. in psychology from Northeastern University. Meghan’s primary research and practice interest is the topic of functional analysis (FA). In addition to completing her dissertation in the area of FAs, Meghan has also presented workshops on conducting FAs at local and national conferences and enjoys teaching new BCBAs about completing FAs in applied settings. Having over 14 years of experience in the field of ABA, Meghan’s current professional areas of expertise include supervising clinical leaders and BCBAs performing home and center-based ABA services, behavioral approaches to performance management, and systems management. Meghan enjoys supporting clinicians to frame their service delivery through the lens of person-centered care and a contemporary approach to ABA, with a daily commitment to high-quality clinical services. Outside her work at BCI, Meghan has taught undergraduate courses in applied behavior analysis at Northeastern University and has experience as a guest lecturer. When she’s not working, Meghan enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and taking barre and yoga classes.

“My guiding principle is integrity – clinical integrity in our work with clients and how I choose to lead each day. To me, showing up with integrity is at the heart of what we do.” 

Dr. Ashley Williams is a Vice President for LEARN Behavioral and oversees the greater eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire services. She received her Ph.D. in behavior analysis from Simmons College. Prior to joining BCI in 2019, Ashley served as the Executive Director of ABA Consultation and Services (ABACS) and oversaw the company’s clinical services, operations, and finance functions. In June of 2020, Ashley joined the State’s licensure board for Allied Health and currently serves as one of two licensed behavior analysts. Ashley also serves as Assistant Director of Professional Practice for the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) and Advisor to the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. Her scholarly work includes peer-reviewed journal articles, local and national conference presentations, and contributions to the Council of Autism Service Providers’ (CASP) Organizational Guidelines and the Autism Commission on Quality’s (ACQ) Accreditation Standards. Ashley has also served as a subject matter expert and currently teaches at Northeastern University in their undergraduate and graduate ABA programs.