MaKenzie Johns
Director
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MaKenzie Johns is the Chief Executive Officer for Early Autism Services Private Limited (EASPL) in India. MaKenzie is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) with a master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in applied behavior analysis from Capella University. She has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Psychology from The Ohio State University. She aspires to create well-rounded, socially inclusive programs for each child by working towards the generalization of skills in the home, and in the community.
Suchitra Choudhury
Chief Executive Officer
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Suchitra Choudhury is the Chief Executive Officer of Early Autism Services Private Limited (EASPL) in India. She completed her ABA course sequence from the University of Florida and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She has a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Amity University, Noida. She pursues the ethical application of the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis in various domains.
Suchitra has 10 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum and is passionate about effectively using scientifically proven techniques in the reduction of problem behaviour and to increase appropriate behaviour. She is keenly interested in learning and spreading knowledge and information about ABA with people from all walks of life.
Amanda Augustine
Chief Operations Officer
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Amanda Augustine is the Chief Operating Officer of Early Autism Services India. She joined EAS in 2021 as a Behaviour Technician and quickly showed the potential for working in an operational role. She is a gold medallist master’s degree holder in Social work from Christ University, Bangalore. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Minds College of Special Education, Mumbai.
Vincent Scarlata
Chief Financial Officer
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Vincent Scarlata is the Chief Financial Officer at EAS and provides support to families throughout their relationship with EAS. He graduated from DePaul University with a finance and business management degree in 2010. He spent 6 years working as a client service specialist and account manager for a Chicago financial institution. He has also been a long time supporter of local nonprofit organizations that provide services to children and adults with autism and other disabilities.
Nishi Desai Saraf
Chief Clinical Director
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Nishi Desai Saraf is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a wealth of global experience. Having lived and worked in the United States for most of her life, she has now settled in India, where she holds the position of Chief Clinical Director at Early Autism Ventures. Nishi’s professional journey spans diverse cultural landscapes, allowing her to develop a unique, cross-cultural approach to autism care. Nishi’s approach is holistic and inclusive, combining her in-depth knowledge of SBT (Skill Based Training) which she has had the privilege of learning from Dr. Greg Hanley, the founder and a leading professional in the ABA field. Her work at Early Autism Ventures is driven by her passion for empowering individuals with autism and other developmental challenges, and she remains dedicated to fostering inclusive environments that promote meaningful progress for each individual.
Jijina
Clinical Director – Bengaluru, HSR Layout
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Jijina C. is the Clinical Director at Bangalore and a QBA candidate. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Jain University. From an early age, Jijina knew she wanted to work with children, a passion that grew stronger with her love for her Intro to Psychology course .
In her professional life, Jijina finds the most rewarding aspect of her job to be watching her clients make progress and learn new skills. She is dedicated to implementing socially-valid interventions that have a meaningful and positive impact on her clients’ lives, helping them achieve greater independence and functional communication.
Outside of work, Jijina enjoys unwinding by watching Netflix and exploring different cuisines.
Ansu Alexandar
Clinical Director – Bengaluru, Sahakar Nagar
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Ansu is the Clinical Director at Early Autism Services, Sahakarnagar branch, Bangalore. She completed her Master’s degree in social work, specializing in medical and psychiatric social work. Ansu is currently pursuing her certification to become a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA). She has rich experience working with a wide variety of clients, such as toddlers, adolescents, and neurodiverse children. She is very passionate about serving individuals and has a deep interest in learning new approaches and techniques emerging in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). She has a keen interest in perpetuating skill acquisition and behavior management, ensuring the success of clients and the satisfaction of families. She believes children making progress as a result of the successful and ethical application of ABA techniques is the most rewarding career.
Shilpa Thangal
Clinical Director – Bengaluru, JP Nagar
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Shilpa is the Clinical Director at EAS JP Nagar, Bangalore. She is a QBA candidate and has completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Jain University, Bangalore. Early on in her career, she discovered ABA therapy and has been devoted to it ever since. It is her passion to work with young kids and to help them become more capable and independent. Her aim is to spread awareness about Autism and ABA therapy within the community. During her free time, Shilpa enjoys cooking, traveling, and watching series.
Anjali Theresa Mathew
Clinical Director – Siddharta Nagar, Vijayawada
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Anjali is the clinical director at EAV, Vijayawada. She completed her Master’s in Social Work (Medical & Psychiatry) from MV Shetty College, Mangalore. After completing her higher studies she started working in the field to help children with special needs and aims to advance in the field to help children live a happy life.
Janhavi Kelaskar
Clinical Director – Bengaluru, Yelahanka
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Janhavi is a Clinical Director at EAS, Bangalore. She is a QBA candidate and has completed
her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Fergusson College, Pune. At the very start of her
career she stumbled upon ABA therapy and since then has been passionate about the field.
She has been working with young kids on the spectrum, giving her a rich experience to work in
the field of “Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention”. She is solution-oriented in her approach.
Her professional interest lies in helping her clients be independent in their environment and
training them on functional communication. In her personal time, Janhavi enjoys cooking
different recipes and binge-watching TV shows.
Chris Treesa Jose
Clinical Director – Kakatiya Hills, Hyderabad
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Chris is a QBA candidate who completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru. Early in her career, she discovered ABA therapy and has since been dedicated to helping children become more independent and accepted in society. Her passion lies in working with young kids to enhance their capabilities and self-sufficiency. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching tv- series, and is an avid pet lover.
Vandna Sinha
Lead- Occupational Therapist
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Ms Vandna is an Occupational therapist with approximately 9 years of experience. She has completed her Master degree from SVNIRTAR, Odisha. She is certified in Sensory Integration certification module 1 and 4 from the University of Southern California. She is also certified in Wheelchair training by WHO, Brain Gym 104, Crispiany movement program and Oral Placement Therapy Level 1. She has a vast experience in working with neurodiverse children. She believes that every child has potential and equal opportunities should be provided to all. She also strives to empower parents and caregivers to become the best facilitator to their children.
Preetha
Lead – Shadow Teacher Program
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She is a QBA candidate and has completed her Master’s in Psychology from IIPR college, Bangalore. She is a dedicated and passionate ABA therapist who helps neurodiverse individuals to reach their full potential. Her passion is working with the young population and helping them to become more independent. Her expertise lies in fostering collaborative environments, promoting teamwork and tailoring interventions to meet unique needs.
Outside of work, Preetha enjoys watching series, reading, drawing and listening to music.
Sarah Elsa Abraham
Lead – Speech Language Pathalogy
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Sarah Elsa Abraham is a dedicated and compassionate speech-language pathologist whose educational journey began at Christian Medical College Vellore, where she completed her bachelor’s degree. Her time at the developmental pediatrics unit fueled her passion for specializing in speech-language pathology, leading her to pursue her master’s at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing in Mysore.
With over three years of experience, Sarah has focused on working with children, particularly those on the autism spectrum. As a certified feeding and oral placement therapist (Level 1), she specializes in addressing communication, speech, language, and feeding difficulties in children. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, Sarah strives to empower children to become strong communicators.
Sarah firmly believes in the unique abilities of each child and their inherent voice, waiting to be heard. Her approach involves not only working directly with the children but also empowering parents. She is convinced that when parents are equipped with the right guidance, they can unlock their children’s potential.