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Meet the people who make Soar special. Our team of clinical experts and caring staff is here to guide and empower your family.

Our team

Meet the team members who bring Soar’s mission to life each day in our centers.

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Ian Goldstein, MD, MPH
Ian Goldstein

Ian Goldstein, MD, MPH

Co-Founder and CEO
Jennifer Goldstein, Co-Founder, Soar Autism Center
Jennifer Goldstein

Jennifer Goldstein

Co-Founder and Chief People Officer
Abby Trotz, MA, BCBA
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Abby Trotz, MA, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Abigail Wischkaemper, PhD, BCBA
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Abby Wischkaemper, PhD, BCBA

Head of Psychological Services, Licensed Psychologist
Alexandra Vierling
Alexandra Vierling

Alexandra Vierling, CPNP, PMHS

Head of Medical Services
Alysa Frostdale - Adult
Alysa Frostdale - Child

Alysa Frostdale

Senior Vice President, Marketing
Alie Armstrong, MA, BCBA
Alie Armstrong

Alie Brown, MA, BCBA

Clinician Training Manager
Ally-Dillenburg
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Ally Dillenburg, PhD

Head of Clinical Enterprise
Amanda Ariza, MA, BCBA, LBA
Amanda Ariza

Amanda Ariza, MA, BCBA, LBA

VP of Clinical Operations
Anna Ta, MS, BCBA, LBA, LBS
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Anna Ta, MS, BCBA, LBA, LBS

Growth Clinical President
Ashley Brookshier
Ashley Brookshier

Ashley Brookshier, Ph.D., NCSP

Clinical Psychologist
Benjamin Lin - Adult
Benjamin Lin - Child

Benjamin Lin

Senior Director of Central Operations
Brandy Naleski, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Brandy Naleski

Brandy Naleski, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Partner Clinician
Brittany Norris
Brittany Norris

Brittany Norris, M.S., BCBA, LBA

Partner Clinician
Caitlin Hull
Caitlin Hull

Caitlin Hull, MS, BCBA

Clinical Trainer
Cassie Eley
Cassie Eley

Cassie Eley, MOT, OTR/L

Director of Occupational Therapy Services
Cat Doherty
Cat Doherty

Cat Doherty, MS, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Portrait photo of Dalma Dibuz
Baby Photo of Dalma Dibuz on a trike

Dalma Dibuz, MS, CCC-SLP

Director of Speech Services
Emily Davidson
Emily Davidson

Emily Davidson, M.S, CCC-SLP

Assistant Department Director of SLP
Haley Toner, Team, Soar Autism Center
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Haley Toner, M. Ed, BCBA, LBA

Partner Clinician
Hannah Finkelstein, MS, BCBA
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Hannah Finkelstein, MS, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Jessica Mayfield, MEd, BCBA, LBA
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Jessica Mayfield, MEd, BCBA, LBA

Clinical President
Jessica Sotwick, MA, BCBA, LBA
Jess Sotwick

Jessica Sotwick, MA, BCBA, LBA

Growth Clinical President
JoHanna Poertner
JoHanna Poertner

JoHanna Poertner, MA, MS, CCC-SLP

SLP Feeding Director
Joshua Drayer
Joshua Drayer

Joshua Drayer, PhD

Postdoctoral Resident
Kallie Mincey, MA, BCBA, LBA
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Kallie Mincey, MA, BCBA, LBA

Director of Quality Assurance
Kaley Salazar
Kaley Salazar

Kaley Salazar, MA, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Karla Matheu Sosa
Karla Matheu Sosa

Karla Matheu-Sosa, M.A., BCBA, LBA, IBA

Clinical Trainer/ADOS administrator
Kate Brough, MS, OTR/L
Kate Brough

Kate Brough, MS, OTR/L

Head of Occupational Therapy Services
Katelynn Livingston
Katelynn Livingston

Katelynn Livingston, M.S., CCC-SLP

Director of Speech and Language Services
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Kaylee Agent, MA, BCBA

Clinical Trainer
Kim Sernett Portrait Photo
Kim Sernett Baby Photo

Kim Sernett, MOT, OTR/L

Director of Occupational Therapy (OT) Services
Laurie Allegra, M.Ed., BCBA
Laurie Allegra

Laurie Allegra, M.Ed., BCBA

Director of Curriculum Development
Leslie Barrera Portrait Photo
Leslie Barrera Baby Photo

Leslie Barrera Dorantes, MS, BCBA, LBA

Partner Clinician
Elizabeth St Lawrence
Elizabeth St Lawrence

Liz St Lawrence, MOT, OTR/L

Feeding Director + Occupational Therapist
Maddi John - Adult
Maddi John

Maddi John, M.Ed., BCBA

Clinical President
Maria Eby, M.S, BCBA
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Maria Eby, M.S, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Mary Valucci, MS, CCC-SLP
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Mary Valucci, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist
Michaela Harris, MA, BCBA
Michaela Harris

Michaela Harris, MA, BCBA

Clinical President
Nicole Collins
Nicole Collins

Nicole Collins, MA, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Samantha Smalley
Samantha Smalley

Samantha Smalley, MS, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Shelby Adams
Shelby Adams

Shelby Adams, MA, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Taylor Johnson
Taylor Johnson

Taylor Diemer, M.S., CCC-SLP

Head of Speech Therapy Services
Taylor Talbot
Taylor Talbot

Taylor Talbot, MA, BCBA

Partner Clinician
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Trisha Patel, MOT, OTR/L

Director of Integrated Care
Will Martin, MEd, BCBA
Will Martin

Will Martin, MEd, BCBA

Head of ESDM Implementation
Allison Grant, BA
Allison Grant

Allison Grant

Senior Manager of Admissions and Center Growth
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Ana Cesan

Ana Cesan

Chief Operating Officer
Anne Bonomo, M.Ed., BCBA
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Anne Bonomo, M.Ed., BCBA

Director of Talent Engagement
Carly Keeshen
Carly Keeshen

Carly Keeshen, MS

Market Operations Director
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Dan Drawbaugh

Senior Director of Finance
Portrait photo of Emily Looney
Baby photo of Emily Looney

Emily Looney, PhD

Chief of Staff to the CEO
Emily Reid, MS
Emily Reid

Emily Reid, MS

Market Operations Director
Ezra Jocque, BA
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Ezra Jocque

Senior Market Operations Director
Portrait photo of Ford Kerr
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Ford Kerr

Head of AI and Automation
Jana Persky
Jana Persky

Jana Persky

VP of Learning and Development
Josh-Alvarez
Josh-Alvarez

Joshua Alvarez, MBA

Market Operations Director
Kendra O'Connor
Kendra O'Connor

Kendra O’Connor, MSEd, BCBA

Director of Challenging Behavior Support
Mackenzie Flanagan
Mackenzie Flanagan

Mackenzie Flanagan

Chief of Staff to the Chief People Officer
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Macy Bronson

Macy Bronson

Senior Scheduling Manager
Mallory Bebee, MHM
Mallory Bracamonte

Mallory Bracamonte, MHM

Market Operations Director
Matthew-Durst
Matthew-Durst

Matthew Durst

SVP, Central Operations
Michael Drake
Michael Drake as a Child

Michael Drake

Market Operations Director
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Mike Pappas

VP of Finance
Regan-Cilek
Regan-Cilek

Regan Cilek, PT, DPT

Market Operations Director
Rose Martin

Rose Martin, PharmD

Market President
Tim Purdie, MBA
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Tim Purdie, MBA

VP of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
Trevor House, BA, Soar Autism Center
Trevor House, BA, Soar Autism Center

Trevor House

Sr. Director - Growth & Strategic BD

Clinical advisory board

Autism experts and educators guide us and inform our therapeutic approach.

Aubyn Stahmer

Aubyn C. Stahmer, Ph.D.

Laurie Vismara

Laurie A. Vismara, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Lisa Wallace

Lisa Wallace, M.S. CCC-SLP

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