Clinical Coordinators
The Clinical Coordinators are responsible for leading all activities at their assigned Connec-to-Talk clinic location. They manage all Developmental Therapists and Registered Behavior Technicians, provide staff training, manage client relationships, maintain physical property, and assure compliance with all required company regulations.
SAMI N.
Clinical Coordinator, Danbury, CT
While studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology at SUNY New Paltz in New York, Sami interned at a day-hab facility for adults with disabilities, as well as working full time as a nanny for 2 families with children with varying diagnoses. Her passion for supporting children and their families led to joining the Connec-To-Talk team in 2021 as a developmental therapist. Sami earned her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from Russell Sage College in Albany, New York in 2024. She will be a 2025 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) candidate upon the completion of her clinical hours!
CHELSY B.
Clinical Coordinator, Madison, CT
After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Psychology, Sociology and Public health from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), Chelsy started working as an ABA therapist in 2014 with teens in an Autism specific group home. She joined Connec-to-talk in 2016 working as a therapist. In 2020 Chelsy received a master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Autism and other developmental disabilities at Southern Connecticut State University.
LUKE L.
Clinical Coordinator, Wilton, CT
Luke Lamanna studied at the University of Connecticut, where he majored in Psychology. After college, he worked as a private paraprofessional. Looking to gain more knowledge in the field, he joined the Connec-to-Talk team in 2022 as an ABA Therapist. He was promoted to Senior ABA Therapist in March 2023 and most recently made Clinical Coordinator of Wilton in February 2024.
SHELBY M.
Clinical Coordinator, Owings Mills and Pikesville, MD
Shelby has been with Connec-to-Talk since 2020. Shelby started with the company as an intern while working on her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Stevenson University. Shelby is currently completing her master’s degree in Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology.
SAMIA D.
Clinical Coordinator, Westminster, MD
While studying for her bachelor’s degree at Towson University, Samia worked part time as a paraprofessional in a classroom setting with children with disabilities ranging from preschool to middle school ages. Before completing her bachelor’s degree, she decided to join the field of ABA. Samia joined Connec-to-Talk in May of 2023, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Mount St. Mary’s University.
ANSLEY G.
Clinical Coordinator, Mount Pleasant, SC
Ansley Gill graduated from Clemson University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Youth Development Programs. After graduating in May 2021, she began working in the ABA field as a developmental therapist and quickly worked to become a Registered Behavior Technician in the fall of 2021. Ansley started working with Connec-To-Talk as an RBT in September 2022 where she then was promoted to Senior ABA Therapist a year later. In October 2024, she took the opportunity to transition into the role of Clinic Coordinator for the Mt. Pleasant location.