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About Carol Gonzalez,BCBA
Carolina Elizabeth Gonzalez currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Clinical and Quality Outcomes at Special Needs Network. Her journey began with a focus on children who were behind by up to two years in English and comprehension. Prior to joining Special Needs Network, Carolina gained valuable experience working as a teacher in a Montessori setting, where she developed a passion for helping children reach their full potential. Upon joining Special Needs Network, Carolina found her calling during the all-inclusive summer camp program, where she felt a deep connection. It became her mission to give back to her community and support younger generations, particularly those with various diagnoses.
Over the past 14 years with Special Needs Network, Carolina has held numerous roles. She has spearheaded art programs, mentored parents in advocacy, led social skills programs, become a behavior analyst, directed the quality assurance department, facilitated the transition of new behavior analysts into their roles, and served as Camp Director for the summer program. More recently, she oversees in-home ABA services and the interdisciplinary center situated in front of Martin Luther King Hospital. Her collaborative efforts encompass working with occupational therapists, speech pathologists, early intervention specialists, social skills trainers, vocational skills trainers, and applied behavior analysts.
In her clinical roles, Carolina conducts evaluations, and develops curriculums to address the diverse needs of individuals she serves. Some of her many emphasis in ABA is addressing rote responding by teaching RFT and PEAK to new clinicians while building trainings and curriculums. Beyond her roles at Special Needs Network, Carolina has also served as a professor, educating master’s level students, and has spoken on various panels addressing cultural competency and interdisciplinary practices. Notably, she has developed and led curriculums aimed at bridging the gap in vocational skills among youth aged 15-24. Currently, she is also in the process of leading BIPOC individuals into academia, including conducting research.
Carolina’s dedication, commitment, and passion have been instrumental in the success of the services provided to our communities. She continues to advocate for her community and empower youth, embodying the belief that the sky is the limit. In the coming year, Carolina plans to pursue her doctorate, with the goal of furthering equality in services for families and continuing to mentor and lead the youth.
About Stephanie Bolden, BCBA
Stephanie Bolden (she/her) is a principled and passionate woman. She is a proud Dillard University and Florida Institute of Technology alum! Her research interests include behavior analysts’ training and practices regarding cultural diversity, cultural and social determinants of behavior, behavior analysts’ supervisory relationships and the benefits thereof, and RFT. Stephanie has been an active practitioner in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2014.