Staff

Toni Haman, MA, BCBA, LBA

Director of Clinical Supervision, President and co-founder of Comprehensive Autism Partnership, Inc.

Extensive experience with discrete trial instruction as well as natural environment training, play-based interaction, peer play and social groups. Certified in Orton-Gillingham reading instruction and Organizational Behavior Management.  Experience with the Vineland Behavior Scales, TOPPS, PDDBI, ADOS, VB-MAPP, PEAK and many other assessments. Experience with Edmark and direct reading instruction as well as Handwriting Without Tears, Kaufman Speech Praxis and Touchmath. 

Toni is usually surrounded by pets, books and music and in the fall doesn’t miss a Green Bay Packer game.

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Julie Sauceda

Business Manager and Co-founder of Comprehensive Autism Partnership, Inc.

Julie Sauceda came to CAP through a chance meeting with Toni Haman and original owner, Susan Wallitsch. With a degree in Business Management and experience in accounting and human resources, Julie offered her services to Toni and Susan to work together to build a new company in Florida. Julie manages the company payroll and billing and is responsible for all other financial aspects and decisions for CAP, Inc.

For the past 11 years, Julie has enjoyed watching CAP, Inc. grow into a strong, successful employer of talented therapists working to improve the lives of children, one family at a time. Julie lives and works in sunny Florida.

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Summer S. Foxley, MA, BCBA, LBA - Director of Clinical Services - CAP North

Originally from New York Summer received her bachelors of science through NYIT and a Masters of Arts in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Ball State University. Summer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is also certified in Organizational Behavioral Management. She has a combined seventeen years of experience working with children with a range of disabilities to include, Autism, Tourettes syndrome, Bi-Polar, Reactive Attachment, PTSD, Autistic Catatonia, Downs Syndrome, ADHD, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Her experience is in both the classroom,  in-home and clinic settings. Summer began working for Comprehensive Autism Partnership in 2007. 

Summer’s particular passion in the field is working with children/young adults to reduce severe challenging behavior, teaching functional life skills in the home and community, self-management and parent training. 

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CAP South (Fredericksburg and surrounding areas)

Cecilia Smith, MA, BCBA, LBA - Program Supervisor 

Cecilia was first introduced to ABA while earning her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Appalachian State University. While in school, she provided behavioral parent training to families with a variety of concerns and worked as a research assistant on behavior analytic projects. Cecilia then worked as a Registered Behavior Technician for several years and continued to grow more and more enthusiastic about ABA, leading her to pursue a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University. As a BCBA, Cecilia continues to integrate some of her first lessons in ABA to CAP's Parent Training Program. In her spare time, Cecilia enjoys playing the piano, hiking, camping, and searching for the perfect barbecue sandwich

Katie Cleary, BCaBA, LBaBA - Program Supervisor and Operations Manager

Katie is a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst, she graduated from Millersville University, PA with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  In 2007, Katie first began working with behavioral, intellectual, and developmental disabilities at a Residential Treatment Facility.  In 2008, Katie moved to Virginia to work at an alternative school.  Two years later, Katie left the alternative school to work for CAP.  She completed her BCaBA course work at Florida Institute of Technology and passed her board exam in March of 2013.

Ellen Wright, BS, BCaBA, LBA - Program Supervisor

Erin Shiben,  BCBA, LBA - Program Supervisor

Erin first moved to the Fredericksburg area to earn her BA at the University of Mary Washington in 2010. She then returned to her home state of New Jersey to complete her MA in Childhood Studies at Rutgers University-Camden before settling down back in VA with her husband, Josh, and multiple dogs. Erin worked as a preschool teacher, a SPED substitute, a behavior interventionist, and an RBT for over 10 years before completing her BCBA coursework at Florida Tech and gaining her licensure in 2023. In her spare time Erin enjoys baking with her son, watching musicals, and singing karaoke. 

CAP North (Alexandria and surrounding areas)

Sara Sachs, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA - Assistant Director of Teen and Adult Services

Sara attended George Mason University where she received her masters in Early Childhood Special Education with a teaching license, and then completed her BCBA coursework at University of West Florida.  Sara started working at CAP in March 2012,  and has been working with individuals with special needs and autism for over 15 years.  Sara started with Comprehensive Autism Partnership in March 2012.

Sara has extensive experience and a true passion for working with children and adults that engage in high rates of maladaptive behavior, nonverbal clients, functional life skills in the clinic, home, and community settings.  Sara also has experience with clients that rely on AAC devices to communicate.

Tori Coldren, MS, BCBA, LBA - Assistant Director of Ready to Learn Program

Tori is a BCBA licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at California State University Sacramento, where her journey into the world of ABA began. During her undergraduate years, Tori was a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing in-home therapy to children ages 1-9. In 2017, Tori moved to Massachusetts to pursue higher education, earning a Master of Science in ABA from Western New England University. Her commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with autism continued to flourish as she worked within a residential/day school program, providing essential support and therapy to individuals ages 8-22. In early 2023, Tori relocated to Virginia where she continues to expand her professional skill set and is poised to make an enduring impact on the ABA community with a blend of expertise, passion, and a heart dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with autism. Beyond her professional pursuits, Tori enjoys painting, adding to her collection of vinyl records, and spending time with her dog.

Sarah Clark, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA - Clinical Program Supervisor 

Sarah attended Friends University where she received two Bachelors of Science, in Psychology and Biology. She then received her Masters of Education from Wichita State University, focused in Educational Psychology. Following graduation, Sarah worked as a professor of psychology for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, took time off to travel the country with her active duty husband, and begin a family. Eventually she found her love of helping those diagnosed with Autism and the efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis, receiving her BCaBA. Sarah and her family are now happily settled in Northern Virginia, where Sarah is passionate about her work at CAP, Inc. She aspires to become the tour mom for Bruno Mars, reminding him to eat a banana every once in a while.

Margaret Radloff, MA, BCBA, LBA  - Clinical Program Supervisor 

Margaret began working with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities while attending Louisiana State University. There she graduated with a B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a focus in pre medicine. She worked as a researcher on projects designed to apply evidence based research to develop effective clinical treatments for patients with acquired neurogenic communication disorders. This lead her to find a passion for Applied Behavior Analysis where she graduated with a M.Ed. in ABA and Autism from Endicott College. She now works at CAP as a BCBA.  She enjoys traveling and playing golf with her husband, watercolor painting, and illustrating children’s books.

Erin Zambrana, M. Ed., BCBA, LBA - Clinical Program Supervisor

Erin is a Northern Virginia native who began her career in the education field in 2013. Erin received her Bachelors in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013 and her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University in 2016. While obtaining her masters, Erin started working for Arlington Public Schools as an instructional assistant in a special education preschool classroom. Afterwards, she taught kindergarten for 5 years at a Title I school in Arlington Public Schools. It was through co-teaching with special education teachers and classroom teaching that Erin became passionate about learning more on how to best help children with behavioral challenges in the general education setting, while collaborating with other professionals in a school setting. She returned to George Mason to complete their Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate program and obtained her BCBA credentials in 2021.

Erin worked in Arlington Public Schools for a 9th and final year as a behavior specialist at another Title I elementary school where she collaborated with the school's mental health team, supported and coached staff on behavior principles, created behavior intervention programs, and designed individualized interventions. Erin also gained experience with in-home ABA therapy, but has found her work-home within CAP since the spring of 2023. She is still passionate about collaborating with other BCBAs and professionals of other disciplines, when those opportunities come. Erin is still a licensed pre-k-6th grade teacher in the state of Virginia, and licensed to practice behavior analysis in Virginia and Maryland. When she's not working, you may find Erin relaxing at home with her family and friends, out walking or hiking with her Bernese Mountain Dog, or googling flight deals for the next family vacation. 

Rachael Sciarretta, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA - Clinical Program Supervisor

Rachael found her passion for ABA while gaining her Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University. While at Penn State, she volunteered and tutored math to students with ASD. Rachael went on to further her education by receiving her Master of Education in Special Education with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at George Mason University. While pursuing her Master's degree, she worked as a registered behavior technician at CAP. After passing her BCBA exam, she is now a BCBA at CAP

Regan Draschner, MS, BCBA, LBA - Clinical Program Supervisor

Regan graduated from Christoper Newport University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Human Rights. After serving the elementary school population as a qualified mental health professional, Regan discovered her passion for ABA in 2019. Regan worked as an RBT over the next few years while finishing her Master’s in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is now a licensed BCBA at CAP where she has served as an RBT for several years. Regan currently works as a program supervisor with the teen/adult population, a cause near to her heart. 

Jeannette Shooshtari, M. Ed., BCBA, LBA  - Program Supervisor - Remote

Jeannette  is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master’s in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University. Jeannette started her ABA career in 2013 in Los Angeles California while she was working for the Pasadena United school district. Jeannette moved to Virginia in 2016  and worked as an RBT while going to school at George Mason University and obtaining her BCBA.

Amanda Neuman, M.Ed., Senior RBT & RBT Manager

Amanda was introduced to ABA during a summer internship at The Shafer Center located in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2013, she joined the CAP family where she found her passion for working with children with autism while obtaining her bachelor's degree. In 2015, she became a Registered Behavior Technician where her dedication and love grew working and learning from children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Amanda received her Masters of Education in Special Education with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University. 

Virginia Beach and surrounding areas

Vanessa Bond, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA - Director of Clinical Services

Marie Hawkley, MA, BCBA, LBA - Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Melissa Bryant– Director of Insurance Administration

Melissa first began her transition into the world of insurance after devoting years to navigating the military healthcare system to gain access to medically necessary treatment for her two children diagnosed with autism. In early 2013, after legislation opened the door to ABA services for many families in the state of Virginia, she joined CAP to ensure that our providers’ services are accessible to widespread populations. She is currently working towards a degree in Healthcare Administration and Management and has completed several healthcare and insurance certification programs. As a link between families and insurance companies, her ability to apply her personal perspective professionally is an invaluable tool for CAP families navigating the ins and outs of ABA coverage. Her personal and professional goal is to contribute to the delivery of quality care by assisting families to understand their medical benefits and acquiring access to the benefits afforded to them by their healthcare plan.

In addition to Supervisors we have a wonderful team of over 50 Behavior Technicians that provide direct therapy to our clients. Interested in becoming a behavior technician? Click here for more information.