Welcome to our center in Wayland, MA

Matt is a BCBA at ANNA who has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2015, delivering services in public school, in-home, and in early intervention settings. Matt earned his Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Simmons University and became a BCBA in 2017. More recently, Matt trained professionals who support autistic individuals in learning physical and verbal strategies to help them prevent, minimize and respond to crises. Matt works at ANNA Autism Care because he loves to help children build skills that they will continue to use throughout their lives! Among many fun facts about Matt, one is that for a short while he was ranked in the top 2% of NHL13 players (the video game).

Faith received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Salve Regina University in 2021 and then worked as a behavior technician across a variety of settings including in-home, clinic, school, and social skills groups. In 2023, Faith received her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University and became a BCBA shortly thereafter. Since receiving her BCBA certification, Faith has been providing in-home and clinic-based ABA services in the Greater Boston Area, collaborating with families to serve individuals with autism between the ages of 2 to 24. Faith’s journey began with the inspiration of growing up alongside a sibling with autism, and that personal connection continues to drive her passion for this field. Her experience fostered deep empathy and passion for helping others, which led her to pursue work directly supporting families and individuals with autism. Faith is proud to be part of a company whose mission aligns so closely with her own values – creating positive, lasting change through compassionate, individualized care. In her free time, Faith enjoys going to Pilates, traveling, and spending time with her family!

Ciara has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2020 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2024. After losing her job in a different field due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ciara decided to accept a position as a behavior therapist providing early intervention services in clients’ homes. Through this experience, she developed a passion for collaborating with families and service providers to foster children’s development. While pursuing her Master’s Degree in ABA, Ciara worked as a behavior therapist in public schools, through which she gained experience supporting students with various developmental differences. Ciara works at ANNA because she appreciates the naturalistic, family-centered approach! She is dedicated to providing therapy that emphasizes collaboration with caregivers as well as a child’s care team, and that promotes the generalization of new skills. One fun fact about Ciara is that she holds dual Irish citizenship and has travelled to Ireland annually since she was born!

I'm Rachel, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a passion for teaching communication using neurodiversity-affirming learning experiences for children. I have been in the field of ABA  for 11 years. I'm currently working on a memoir about my own experience with autism. Outside of work, I can be found taking my cats on walks in my neighborhood. My goal is to make a positive impact by helping others learn, grow, and feel understood.