Optimal Beginnings, LLC

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Address: 5272 River Rd #300, Bethesda, MD 20816 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6:30PM Tuesday8:30AM–6:30PMWednesday8:30AM–6:30PMThursday8:30AM–6:30PMFriday8:30AM–6:30PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8:30AM–6:30PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (301) 718-1716: Place name: : Website: : : : Category: : Website: http://www.optimalbeginning.com/ Category: Speech Pathologist Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Optimal Beginnings, LLC Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lauren Horbal Lauren Horbal Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lauren Horbal's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Therapist at Optimal Beginnings, LLC
Industry Education Management
Experience
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   July 2013 - Present
Children Achieving Maximum Potential  September 2009 - July 2013
Ivymount School and Programs  January 2007 - August 2010

Skills
Applied Behavior..., Interventions, Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Autism Spectrum..., Developmental..., Behavior Modification, Behavior Management, Program Development, Therapists, Special Education, Early Intervention, Learning Disabilities

Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC   2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology   2009 — 2010
Applied Behavior Analysis

Virginia Wesleyan College   2001 — 2005
BA, Recreation & Leisure Studies w/a track in Recreation Therapy

J. Alane Park, LICSW, LCSW-C J. Alane Park, LICSW, LCSW-C Takoma Park, Maryland Details
J. Alane Park, LICSW, LCSW-C's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Family Support Specialist at Optimal Beginnings, LLC
Industry Education Management
Experience
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   September 2012 - Present
Psychological Assessment Solutions, LLC   August 2013 - Present
Mental Health Association of Montgomery County  October 2009 - June 2012
Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA)   May 1997 - July 1999

Skills
Group Therapy, Anger Management, Psychotherapy, Therapists, CBT, Treatment, Case Management, Child Welfare, Clinical Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Google Groups, Mental Health, Applied Behavior..., Adolescents, Nonprofits, Program Development

Education
The Catholic University of America   1995 — 1997
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Canisius College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology/ English

Kathleen Harrelson Kathleen Harrelson Baltimore, Maryland Details
Kathleen Harrelson's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience June 2011 - May 2012
Job Study Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University
Industry Research
Experience
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine  July 2014 - Present
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine  October 2012 - July 2014
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   June 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Editing, Research, Qualitative Research, SPSS, Microsoft Office, English, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Literature Reviews, Clinical Research, IRB, Data Entry, Data Collection, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Word, Social Networking

Education
University of Maryland School of Nursing   2015 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Clinical Nurse Leader

Howard Community College   2013 — 2014
Pre-Nursing Studies

University of Maryland College Park   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

Ariel Ayres Ariel Ayres Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Ariel Ayres's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Administrator at Optimal Beginnings, LLC
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   September 2013 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   August 2012 - Present
Self Employed  February 2012 - May 2012
Anne Arundel County Board of Elections  January 2012 - February 2012
National Museum of Women in the Arts  May 2007 - August 2011
Ruby Tuesday  May 2008 - November 2008
Bath and Body Works  May 2007 - February 2008
The Grill at Shenandoah University Campus   August 2006 - April 2007
Albert Einstein High School  September 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Filing, Transferring calls, IBM SPSS Data Collection, Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry, Adobe programs, Web-based Research, ABA Therapy, Error Correction, Help Design Programs, Client Rapport, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Teamwork, Photography, Psychology, Community Outreach, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County   2009 — 2012
B.A, Psychology, English focus, Sociology focus

Massanutten Military Academy   2004 — 2006
High School diploma, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Carla Brun, LMSW Carla Brun, LMSW New York, New York Details
Carla Brun, LMSW's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience September 2011 - August 2012
Job Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist at Hudson Guild
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Hudson Guild  August 2014 - Present
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health  September 2013 - May 2014
NYU Langone Medical Center  June 2013 - August 2013
Nordoff Robbins Center for Music Therapy  September 2012 - May 2013
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   September 2011 - August 2012
National Institutes of Health  October 2010 - August 2011
Children's National Medical Center  June 2010 - August 2010
American University Wellness Center  October 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Autism Spectrum..., Child Development, Family Therapy, Mental Health, Spanish, Research, Psychotherapy, Adolescents, Mental Health Counseling, Behavior Modification, Play Therapy, Biopsychosocial..., Parenting Skills..., DSM Diagnosis

Education
New York University   2012 — 2014
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Clinical Practice in Mental Health

American University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Spanish Language

Destinie Tate Destinie Tate Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Destinie Tate's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job Program Assistant at St. Coletta of Greater Washington
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
St. Coletta of Greater Washington  August 2015 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   May 2015 - July 2015
Temple University  August 2013 - May 2015
Pepboys  June 2013 - August 2013
McDonald's Corporation  June 2012 - January 2013

Skills
Applied Behavior..., Experience Working with..., CPR Certified, First Aid Training, AED, Psychology, Time Management, Office Administration, Customer Service, Cashiering, Retail, Public Speaking, Digital Photography, Event Planning

Education
Temple University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Psychology, 3.73

Thomas S. Wootton High School   2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, General Education, 3.5

Rachel Rath Rachel Rath Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Rachel Rath's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience July 2012 - December 2012
Job Senior Program Associate at PatientCentered Outcomes Research Institute ( PCORI )
Industry Education Management
Experience
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ( PCORI )   April 2015 - Present
Engineers Without Borders USA  February 2014 - Present
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ( PCORI )   June 2014 - April 2015
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ( PCORI )   January 2014 - June 2014
COPD Foundation  September 2013 - December 2013
LobbyIt.com  August 2013 - September 2013
National MS Society  December 2011 - June 2013
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   July 2012 - December 2012
INMED Partnerships for Children  July 2011 - December 2011
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   June 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Program Development, Research, Public Speaking, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Grants, Critical Thinking, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Child Development, Grant Writing, Community Development, Public Policy

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2013
MPH, Global Health

American University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's, International Relations, pre-medical

Dorothy Ranew, MEd, BCBA Dorothy Ranew, MEd, BCBA Greater Atlanta Area Details
Dorothy Ranew, MEd, BCBA's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience 2011 - Present
Job Founder/Behavior Analyst/Therapist
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Footprints Therapy, LLC   July 2010 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   2011 - Present

Skills
Developmental..., Early Intervention, Child Development, Cognition, Applied Behavior..., Positive Behavior..., Autism Spectrum..., PECS, Child Advocacy, Verbal Behavior, Program Development, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Therapists, Behavior Modification, Interventions, Behavioral Intervention, Treatment, Case Managment, IEP, Behavior Management, Parent Education, Psychology, Functional Behavior..., Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Asperger's, Emotional Disabilities, Intellectual..., Behavior Analysis

Education
Northern Arizona University   2008 — 2009
M.Ed., Positive Behavior Support, BCBA

Guilford College

Dana Visalli-Gold, Ph.D., BCBA-D Dana Visalli-Gold, Ph.D., BCBA-D Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Dana Visalli-Gold, Ph.D., BCBA-D's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience April 2007 - Present
Job CEO @ OB, ABA and Autism/DD Advocate, Consultant, Researcher, & Visionary Entrepreneur
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
George Washington University  September 2010 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   April 2007 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   2007 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Business Planning, Budgeting, Contract Negotiation, Coaching, Product Development, Event Planning, Education, Fundraising, Financial Analysis, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Innovation, Keynote, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Qualitative Research, Data Management, Research, Customer Service, Training & Development, Higher Education, Mentoring, Proposal Writing, Analytical Writing, New Business Development, Play Therapy, Group Therapy, Parent Education, Applied Behavior..., Lecturing, Presenter, Developmental..., Psychology, Autism Spectrum..., Program Development, Budgets, Interventions, Leadership, Training, Child Development, Treatment, Teacher Training, Data Analysis, Program Management

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University   2004 — 2005
EdM, Instructional Practices

Teachers College of Columbia University   2001 — 2005
PhD, Education of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

The George Washington University   1998 — 1999
MA, Education of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

Tami Frankel-Varnai Tami Frankel-Varnai Slovak Republic area Details
Tami Frankel-Varnai's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Industry Education Management
Experience
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   February 2014 - Present
Self-Employed  July 2005 - Present
Alexandria City Public Schools  November 2011 - June 2014
New York Center for Infants and Toddlers, Inc   September 2008 - November 2011
The McCarton School  August 2006 - July 2008
Rockland County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)   August 2003 - June 2006

Skills
Applied Behavior..., Autism Spectrum..., Special Education, Early Intervention, Behavior Management, Developmental..., Learning Disabilities, Interventions, Functional Behavior..., Treatment, Child Development, Behavior Modification, Parent Education, Adolescents, IEP, Early Childhood..., Behavioral Problems, Therapists, Verbal Behavior, Behavioral Intervention, Psychology, Positive Behavior..., Crisis Intervention, Asperger's, Play Therapy, Psychological Assessment, Behavioral Disorders, Elementary Education

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University   2003 — 2005
MA, ABA and Special Education

Indiana University Bloomington   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science

Jennifer A. Brown, M.Ed. Jennifer A. Brown, M.Ed. Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jennifer A. Brown, M.Ed.'s Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience May 2010 - July 2015
Job MultiIndustry Executive & Strategist experienced in Management, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Communications & Operations
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   May 2010 - July 2015
Special Learning, Inc.   February 2013 - May 2013
National Children's Center  October 2012 - December 2012
America's Choice, Inc.   August 2008 - May 2010
K12  April 2007 - December 2007
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt  March 2000 - April 2007
National Urban League  April 1997 - December 1999

Skills
Business Networking, Web Development, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Presenting Ideas, Staff Development, Research, Teaching, Writing, Coaching, Curriculum Design, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Program Development, Public Relations, Event Planning, Problem Solving, Healthcare, Autism Spectrum..., Developmental..., Intellectual..., Emotional Disabilities, Customer Service, Leadership, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Recruiting, Budgets, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Policy, Training, Program Management, Management, Employee Training, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Leadership Development, Sales, CRM, Advertising, New Business Development, Change Management, Project Planning, Child Development, Strategy

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1994 — 1996
Master of Science, Educational Leadership and Administration, Curriculum Design

University of California, Santa Barbara   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Anne Ormond Anne Ormond Birmingham, Alabama Area Details
Anne Ormond's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience January 2013 - July 2013
Job Behavioral Health and Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
World of Beer Franchising, Inc.   2014 - 2015
Medifast Weight Control Centers  August 2013 - May 2014
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   January 2013 - July 2013
BASICS ABA Therapy:0   2012 - 2012

Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC   2012 — 2015
MA, Psychology

University of South Alabama   2008 — 2011
BA, Psychology, 4.0

William Castillo William Castillo Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
William Castillo's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience June 2012 - June 2014
Job Technical Support Engineer at Raytheon Solipsys
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Raytheon Solipsys  December 2014 - Present
Water Works Supply, Inc.   July 2012 - December 2014
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   June 2012 - June 2014
Kennedy Krieger Institute  July 2011 - July 2012
Self Employed - ABA Tutor   October 2010 - November 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Research, Data Analysis, Oracle SQL Developer, Relational Data Modeling, Computer Proficiency, Critical Thinking, PL/SQL, Software Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware..., Network Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Leadership, Spanish-speaking, Program Development, Problem Solving, Applied Behavior..., Treatment, Psychology, Linux, OS X, Behavior Modification, Child Development, Autism Spectrum..., Behavior Management, Adolescents, Developmental..., Mental Health, Special Education, SPSS, Close Attention to..., Integrity, Python, JavaScript, Windows XP Pro, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Spanish, Teaching

Education
University of Maryland University College   2013 — 2016
Master's Degree, Information Technology Database Systems Technology

University of Maryland Baltimore County   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), Human Services Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Maryland Baltimore County   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

Alexis Christian, MS, BCBA Alexis Christian, MS, BCBA Nashville, Tennessee Details
Alexis Christian, MS, BCBA's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Board Certified Behavior Analyst at The Autism Foundation of Tennessee
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
The Autism Foundation of Tennessee   August 2013 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   April 2012 - Present
Beneficial Alliance   March 2009 - May 2012
Northern Virginia Training Center  September 2010 - February 2011
Northern Virginia Training Center  October 2008 - May 2010
Community Residences  June 2008 - October 2008
Central Virginia Training Center  January 2006 - June 2008
Eastern State Hospital  June 2004 - December 2005

Skills
Research, SPSS, Psychology, Microsoft Office, Excel, Data Collection, Writing, Mental Health, Cpr Certified, First Aid, Supervisory Skills, Clinical, Treatment, Microsoft Excel, Autism Spectrum..., Applied Behavior..., Early Intervention, Interventions, Behavior Modification, Verbal Behavior, Parent Education, Therapists, Functional Behavior..., Child Development, Program Development, Clinical Research, Developmental..., Intellectual..., Behavior Management, Crisis Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Intervention, Asperger's, Behavioral Problems, Clinical Supervision, PECS, Behavioral Disorders, Behavioral Science, Play Therapy, Social Skills, CPR Certified

Education
Florida Institute of Technology   2009 — 2012
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Applied Behavior Analysis, 4.0

Walden University   2010 — 2012
Master of Science, Psychology, 3.9

William & Mary   2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Science, Neuroscience

Jackie Boyland Jackie Boyland Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jackie Boyland's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience December 2011 - July 2012
Job Senior Manager, Field Development at Autism Speaks
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Autism Speaks  July 2015 - Present
Autism Speaks  July 2014 - July 2015
Autism Speaks  January 2012 - July 2014
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   December 2011 - July 2012
Autism Speaks  August 2011 - December 2011
Penn State University  August 2009 - May 2011

Skills
Fundraising, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management

Education
Penn State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Human Development and Family Studies, General

Todd Eachus Todd Eachus Somerset, New Jersey Details
Todd Eachus's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Behavior Analyst
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Optimal Beginning.com   September 2012 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   2012 - 2013
Success for Kids, Inc.   October 2001 - July 2009

Skills
Applied Behavior..., Autism Spectrum..., Developmental..., Behavior Modification, Psychology, Behavior Management, Early Intervention, Child Development, Functional Behavior..., Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Adolescents, Parent Education, Interventions, Special Education, Verbal Behavior, Therapists

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1968 — 1969
Ed. D., Applied Behavior Analysis

Nina Foucheux White Nina Foucheux White Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Nina Foucheux White's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience September 2011 - July 2012
Job Transition Specialist at Prince William County Public Schools
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Prince William County Public Schools, Office of Special Education   January 2015 - Present
Prince William County Community Services, Intellectual Disabilities Division   May 2014 - January 2015
Northern Virginia Training Center  July 2012 - May 2014
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   September 2011 - July 2012
Associates for Renewal in Education, Inc.   August 2008 - August 2009

Education
University of New Hampshire   2009 — 2011
Master of Social Work (MSW), Community and Administrative Practice

Elon University   2004 — 2008
BA, Human Services

Brandis Ruise Brandis Ruise North Kingstown, Rhode Island Details
Brandis Ruise's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience January 2009 - Present
Job MA, BCBA
Industry Education Management
Experience
The May Institute  August 2012 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   January 2009 - Present

Skills
Applied Behavior..., Report Writing, Parent Education, Training Staff, Teaching, Psychology, Early Intervention, Program Development, Behavior Modification

Education
University of Rhode Island   2012 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School Psychology

Florida Institute of Technology   2009 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis

American University   2008 — 2010
M.A., Personality/Social Psychology

University of Florida   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Women's Studies, General Education

Azeb Adere Azeb Adere Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Azeb Adere's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience 2009 - 2013
Job Lead ABA Therapist at L.E.A.P. Ahead
Industry Education Management
Experience
L.E.A.P. Ahead   February 2013 - Present
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   2009 - 2013

Skills
Social Skills, Autism Spectrum..., Early Intervention, Teaching, Child Development, Treatment, Developmental..., Applied Behavior..., Psychology, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Modification

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1998 — 2002
BS, Education

David Elliot David Elliot Harrisonburg, Virginia Details
David Elliot's Optimal Beginnings, LLC Experience August 2013 - Present
Job ABA Therapist at Optimal Beginnings, LLC
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Optimal Beginnings, LLC   August 2013 - Present
Public Partnerships, LLC  August 2013 - Present
RMH Behavioral Health   August 2012 - April 2013
Mercy House  May 2012 - August 2012
Function 4 Sports   October 2010 - March 2011
Fairfield center  2011 - 2011
Wasabi Sito   September 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Event Planning, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Community Service, Leadership, Group Therapy, Case Managment, Community Outreach

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Clinical/Medical Social Work

James Madison University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, 4.0

Blue Ridge Community College   2010 — 2010
Associate's degree, Psychology, 4.0

The University of Georgia   2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology