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Our Team

Meet Your BASS ABA Therapy Family.
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Our team is dedicated to helping children reach their developmental potential through individualized ABA therapy in a caring, safe, and fun environment. With first-hand experience of the challenges of ASD, we are passionate about supporting every child’s success.

Meet our Team of Experts

John Adelinis, BCBA
Executive Director
Executive Director:
John Adelinis, BCBA
Executive Director:
Education: Education
Years in ABA: 5
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Mary Spivey, BCBA
Vice President
Vice President:
Mary Spivey, BCBA
Vice President:
Education: Education
Years in ABA: 5
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Nicole Geiger, BCBA
Regional Director
Regional Director: Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Orange City
Nicole Geiger, BCBA
Regional Director: Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Orange City
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit
Years in ABA: 3
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Courtney Gabler, BCBA
Regional Director
Regional Director: Clearwater - St. Pete, Clearwater - Belcher
Courtney Gabler, BCBA
Regional Director: Clearwater - St. Pete, Clearwater - Belcher
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit
Years in ABA: 3
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Ariel Tapanes-Domingues, BCBA
Regional Director
Regional Director: Port Orange, Ormond Beach
Ariel Tapanes-Domingues, BCBA
Regional Director: Port Orange, Ormond Beach
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor St
Years in ABA: 4
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Angelique Confort, BCBA
Center Director
Center Director: Clearwater - Belcher
Angelique Confort, BCBA
Center Director: Clearwater - Belcher
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit
Years in ABA: 3
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Mariel Haddick, BCBA
Center Director
Center Director: Clearwater - St. Petersburg
Mariel Haddick, BCBA
Center Director: Clearwater - St. Petersburg
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit
Years in ABA: 3
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Jessica Davis, BCBA
Location Manager
Location Manager: Gainesville West
Jessica Davis, BCBA
Location Manager: Gainesville West
Education: University of Florida
Years in ABA: 2
Jessica holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Florida (UF) and a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from the University of South Florida (USF). With over 10 years of experience at BASS, she has enjoyed being a part of each child's life and helping them grow!
Rachel Francis, BCBA
Location Manager
Location Manager: New Port Richey
Rachel Francis, BCBA
Location Manager: New Port Richey
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit
Years in ABA: 4
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Rachel Sprechman, BCBA
Center Director
Center Director: Ocala
Rachel Sprechman, BCBA
Center Director: Ocala
Education: Education
Years in ABA: 3
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Alyson Martin, BCBA
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager: Ocala
Alyson Martin, BCBA
Assistant Manager: Ocala
Education: Saint Leo University
Years in ABA: 3
Alyson Martin attended Saint Leo University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and her Master’s degree in Exceptional Student Education. She was a practicing educator for 3.5 years and then was on the Behavior Support Team for 3 years in Marion County Public Schools. During this time she taught and worked directly with students with a variety of exceptionalities. She completed her certification coursework through Florida Institute of Technology and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2018. She left the school system and has been a practicing Behavior Analyst with Behavior Analysis Support Services since August 2018, where she has worked in a variety of settings, including clinic, home, and community, with children of all abilities. She is particularly interested in developing Functional Communication, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and collaboration with caregivers to promote generalization of skills across settings. In her spare time, Alyson enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, exploring Florida’s beaches, and reading.
Katelyn Huber, BCBA
Center Director
Center Director: Orange Park
Katelyn Huber, BCBA
Center Director: Orange Park
Education:
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Laura Reuis, BCBA
Location Manager
Location Manager: Orlando - Altamonte Springs
Laura Reuis, BCBA
Location Manager: Orlando - Altamonte Springs
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit
Years in ABA: 2
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Morgan Fisher, BCBA
Location Manager
Location Manager: Palm Harbor
Morgan Fisher, BCBA
Location Manager: Palm Harbor
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit
Years in ABA: 4
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Gianna Fernandez, BCBA
Location Manager
Location Manager: Spring Hill
Gianna Fernandez, BCBA
Location Manager: Spring Hill
Education: University of South Florida
Years in ABA:
Gianna Fernandez is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and received her Bachelors in Psychology in 2008 and Master’s in ABA from the University of South Florida in 2011. She has been certified in behavior analysis since 2011. She began working in the field of ABA as a behavior assistant in 2008. She quickly fell in love with the science of ABA and learned her life long passion of wanting to help others had finally found it’s purpose. Gianna spent years developing her skills in intensive early intervention, verbal behavior, behavior reduction, parent training, business operations as well as helping to shape other young professionals in the field. Currently, Gianna works as a location manager for the BASS ABA center in Spring Hill, Florida, where she uses her clinical and administrative skills to offer the absolute best place for children to achieve success and staff to reach their maximum potential effecting positive change in others lives. Gianna finds her joy spending time with her husband and watching their son live out his passions on baseball and football fields!
Valerie Zagursky, BCBA
Location Manager
Location Manager: Tampa - Carrollwood
Valerie Zagursky, BCBA
Location Manager: Tampa - Carrollwood
Education: Education
Years in ABA: 2
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Alexandria Wheelus, BCBA
Center Director
Center Director: Tampa - Palms
Alexandria Wheelus, BCBA
Center Director: Tampa - Palms
Education: Education
Years in ABA: 3
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Sheridan Tihista, BCBA
Center Director
Center Director: Tampa - Westchase, Tampa - Carrollwood
Sheridan Tihista, BCBA
Center Director: Tampa - Westchase, Tampa - Carrollwood
Education: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit
Years in ABA: 2
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Natalie Francia, BCBA
Center Director
Center Director: Wesley Chapel
Natalie Francia, BCBA
Center Director: Wesley Chapel
Education: Ashford University
Years in ABA: 2
Natalie attended Ashford University, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After graduating, she attended Florida Institute of Technology to earn her Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis. She practiced as a BCaBA while completing the remainder of her fieldwork hours, subsequently obtaining her BCBA certification. Since beginning in the field of ABA in 2017 as an RBT, Natalie has worked in a variety of settings, including an Autism academy, public schools, homes, and clinics. She has worked with clients ranging from 2 to 18 years of age, all with varied skill sets. Natalie is particularly interested in verbal behavior and teaching social skills. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 beautiful daughters. She is an avid reader who also loves cooking and staying active!

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