Meet our Executive Leadership

Chase Clifton, COO

Lindsay Schmelzel, MS., Founder, CEO., BCBA, ASDCS, CTP

Beth Chaney, MA.,
CCO, BCBA, CCTP

Our Mighty BCBAs

Our team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) have completed extensive education, supervision, & training in the field of applied behavior analysis. They continue to seek out continuing education on the latest and most effective interventions & strategies. Our BCBAs attend state conferences, additional trainings & collaborate with other providers to ensure a generalization & maintenance of program implementation is at the forefront of services.

Annemarie Telleri, MA

Coordinator of Student Analyst Program and Lead School BCBA

Columbia, SC.

Melanie Blackwell, MS

Clinic and Community BCBA Columbia, SC.

Marisa Ahtonen, MS

Clinic BCBA

PEERS Certified Instructor Columbia, SC.

Michelle King, MS

Clinic BCBA and Skill Based Treatment Program Supervisor -Columbia, SC.

Kelsey Kendall, M.Ed

Clinic and School BCBA Columbia, SC.

Stephanie Drake, MA, MSW.

Clinic BCBA

Columbia, SC.

Stacey Whitaker, Ed.D

Clinic Afterschool BCBA Columbia, SC.

Taryn Rowe, Ed.D

Clinic Afterschool BCBA

Columbia, SC.

Zelna Leeming, MA

Clinic BCBA

Columbia, SC.

Sophie Pinneke, MS

Clinic & Community BCBA Columbia SC, Mooresville, NC

Cynthia Burley, M.Ed

Clinic BCBA

Mooresville, NC

ACTIVELY HIRING

BCBAs and BCaBAs

Certified RBT Training Team!

Under the guidance of Beth Chaney, our Chief Clinical Officer, a team of 6 dedicated registered behavior technicians drive excellence in our staff, providing mentorship and support to behavior technicians and fostering a culture of continuous learning in ABA principles. From onboarding to ongoing developments, our training team empowers staff to deliver compassionate, trauma-responsive care, offering immersive training and specialized workshops that inspire growth and transformation at MKS!