Erin is a co-founder of The Growing Tree Institute LLC. Growing up with a brother on the Autism Spectrum gave Erin an insight that made her want to help others, and helped her understand more of what families struggle with having children on the Autism Spectrum. Erin began her work with children with disabilities back in 2010. She began in the field as an ABA therapist, and her passion and love of children with Autism led her to obtaining her Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Erin brings a positive attitude and a special understanding to The Growing Tree Institute LLC. Her ultimate goal is to better the lives of children and adults on the Autism Spectrum and help them succeed in every way possible.

Jackie is a co-founder of The Growing Tree Institute LLC. As a mother of two children on the Autism Spectrum, Jackie had been on the client side of services for many years but always felt she wanted to do more. After completing an internship at an Autism Center for her Masters in Clinical Mental Health, Jackie debated on what to do next. and dreamed of one day helping families like hers more. She has always felt that while Applied Behavior Analysis style Therapy is important, feeling like more than just another family during services should also be emphasized. Jackie manages the office, but has a vast knowledge of advocacy and is willing to help our parents in many other ways as well. She firmly believes the families here come first because true success lies within the family support.

Grace is a Clinical Supervisor here at GTI. Grace received her Bachelors of Art in Psychology and Dance Performance from Roger Williams University in 2022 and recently received her Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Saint Joseph. Grace joined The Growing Tree Institute in 2022 with experience working with those with developmental disabilities but has since grown to truly love the field of ABA leading her to pursue her BCBA. Grace brings a positive attitude and creates a supportive learning environment for both therapists and kiddos!

 Amanda is a Social Worker and a case manager here at GTI. She received her Bachelors of Social Work from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2017 and her Masters of Social Work from Central Connecticut State University in 2020. Amanda has a vast knowledge of teaching social skills as well as working with a variety of mental health diagnoses ranging from Autism to trauma-related disorders. Amanda began with The Growing Tree Institute as an ABA Therapist to gain experience in the field of ABA before becoming a supervisor and spearheading our social skills curriculum. Amanda creates a welcoming and open environment for families, kiddos, and staff every day!