Meet the Nona ABA Team
Board Certified Behavior Analysts
Lianne Hurtado, MS, BCBA
Owner
Lianne has lived in the Lake Nona area since 1996. She is married to her wonderful husband Ryan and they have a 7-year-old son named Rylan and a 3-year-old daughter named Layla.She received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Central Florida in 2010. She started working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2012. In 2015, Lianne graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology with her Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since August of 2015.
Since Lianne has seen the Lake Nona area grow, she recognizes the lack of resources for families with children with special needs. Therefore, this led to the creation of Nona ABA to deliver ABA therapy to the families in the Lake Nona community.
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Katia White, MS, BCBA
Katia embarked on her ABA journey in 2017 and quickly discovered her passion for the field. She went on to earn a Master’s in Exceptional Student Education from the University of West Florida, becoming a BCBA in 2019. Katia has gained diverse experience working in schools, in-home settings, and ABA centers, helping individuals ranging from ages 2 to 20.Katia finds joy in celebrating both the little and big victories with the families she supports. She is passionate about taking a progressive approach to ABA, focusing on learning through empowerment and bringing joy.Outside of work, Katia loves spending time with her husband and son and indulging in shopping trips with an iced coffee in hand.
Olivia Villa, MS, BCBA
I grew up in Michigan, but have spent my adult life in different parts of Florida and Chicago. I got my Masters at Nova Southern University graduating with a dual concentration of Counseling and Applied Behavior Analysis. Outside of work I love to travel the world, go to concerts and festivals, as well as spending time with my dog Bato who is a Xoloitzcuintli. I started working as an RBT in 2018 while I started graduate school to be a counselor. I saw the positive impact and the change I was making with my client and knew the science worked. I have been so fortunate to have been mentored by fantastic BCBAs that have shaped me into the BCBA I am today. I take an approach to ABA while honoring my background in Mental Health Counseling. My goals are to help the individual by identifying their strengths and acquiring new skills to navigate the world. Doing this while also collaborating with the family on goals that will have the biggest positive impact on their day to day lives.
Kendra Smalls, MS, BCBA
Coming soon!
Registered Behavior Technicians
Maddie Harris
Hi, my name is Maddie and I grew up in Lake Nona. I attend the University of Central Florida and am pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing. I have babysat and been involved in this community my whole life and love it here. I like to spend my free time in the water, at the beach, reading or just hanging out with my family. I have always loved children and have known from a young age that I wanted to work with kids as a career. I was newly introduced to ABA therapy and immediately loved the field. I am currently working on my RBT certification and am looking forward to all that I have to learn. I was able to witness what ABA was doing for these children and how it was changing their lives and I feel called to take part in this amazing field. I am super excited to be a part of this team.
Samantha Bradshaw (McNamara)
My name is Sam and I grew up in New England. I have a blended family with 5 siblings, all brothers! I am the second oldest and have always felt motivated to be a model for my younger siblings to look up to. I am a huge fan of all New England sports, I love going back to visit family and go to sports games. I love to travel when I can and am always planning trips. I have been to Dublin, Paris, Florence, London, Amsterdam, Berlin and most recently Cartagena, Colombia! My journey in ABA started in 2017 when I was attending Florida State University. My client demonstrated so much growth and the support and connections built with the family and teachers made being an RBT not feel like a job or work, that's when I knew this was the career for me! After graduating I moved to Orlando and taught Special Ed while getting my masters in Special Education/ABA as well as getting my professional teacher certificate. I am now back in ABA accruing my hours needed to sit for the BCBA exam. I hope to be a BCBA within the next year!
Irene Bultron
My name is Irene Bultrón. I grew up in Puerto Rico and I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida “UCF”. I am now starting my master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University “NSU”. I am proficient in four languages: Spanish, English, American Sign Language, and Portuguese. My hobbies include working out and reading.My passion for psychology led me to (ABA). This interest was further fueled by my experience as a research grant writer for a nonprofit organization called Love Serving Autism, as well as my time as a substitute teacher for Osceola County. These roles allowed me to help students and faculty staff, and I discovered my passion for making a positive impact on individuals who are neurodivergent.
Vania Calcano
Hi my name is Vania! I have been an RBT since 2021 and have been loving it ever since. I graduated from the University of Central Florida in the spring of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology. I like to spend my free time exploring new coffee shops, and small businesses in the Orlando area. I’m in grad school for a Masters in ABA and Special Education, hoping to become a BCBA in the near future. I am so happy to be a part of this team!
Camryn Balbi
Hi, my name is Camryn Balbi and I am working on becoming an RBT! I was born and raised in Philadelphia and moved to Orlando about a year ago with my family. I graduated from Temple University with my Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health last year. What led me to ABA therapy was I originally wanted to get into autism research but my love for working hands on with children and seeing their progress inspired me to get into this field! I love trying new restaurants, baking, and watching true crime documentaries. I am excited to be apart of the team!
Brianna Mueckay
Hi! My name is Brianna. I am from Orlando and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2023. I am pursuing my Master's in Social Work in hopes of becoming an LCSW / mental health therapist one day!
I became an RBT in 2021 and I love to empower and connect with neurodivergent learners and their families. I am passionate about doing my work through compassion, empathy, and curiosity. I am excited to continue my growth with Nona ABA!