Founder and Director // Dr. Craig Domanski is a doctoral-level behavior analyst (BCBA-D). He has been working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders for over 20 years. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in ABA from Caldwell University, an Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Accredited Doctoral Program (one of only nine in the world), and his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University where he spent almost a decade working at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. Aside from his work with DATA Group Central, Dr. Domanski currently sits on several Boards and Committees, where he helps to further the quality of services available to families and professionals, and is one of the leading experts on navigating health insurance coverage of ABA services for individuals of all ages who have Autism diagnoses. He has also served as a lecturer in the Georgian Court University ABA Program.

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Senior Clinical Director // Allison Parker is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst completing a dissertation toward her PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis at Caldwell University. She is currently the Clinical Director for DATA Group Central and provides adjunct instruction for graduate level behavior analysis coursework. She previously completed a pre-doctoral internship with the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University, and has served as the Externship Co-Coordinator and Advisory Board Liason for the Associate of Science in Autism Treatment. Allison’s research interests include staff training, verbal behavior, and functional communication training, and she has presented her work across local, regional, and national conferences.

Director of Clinical Development // Alex has been working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities for the past 10 years. She is a doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst, who completed her post-doctoral fellowship in Adult Services at the May Institute. Prior to her fellowship, she gained clinical experience while completing her graduate degrees at Caldwell University. Using a collaborative family centered approach, she focuses on improving functional skills to assist her clients in living more fulfilled lives and gaining greater independence. Alex has been published in various peer-reviewed journals including Behavior Analysis in Practice, and The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 

Clinical Supervisor // Ben Rhodes received his Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis at Caldwell University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ben has worked in both home and clinic settings and possesses expertise in behavior reduction programming, skill acquisition programming, and staff training. He has presented his own research at state, national, and international conferences including: the New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis, The Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, and the Association for Behavior Analysis International. 

Clinical Supervisor // Ashley Silberman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who received her Masters of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Caldwell University. She has been in the field for 12 years and has experience working in both home and clinic settings with a variety of age groups. Ashley has presented her research on multiply controlled intraverbals at regional and international conferences including: The Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy and the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Ashley's research interests include compassionate care and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Clinical Supervisor // Norelle Bondar received her Masters of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis at Georgian Court University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Norelle has worked both in home and clinic settings for 5 years and has experience with collaborating with a team to reduce problem behavior, building skill acquisition programs and staff training. She has presented her own research at the Eastern Psychological Association, NJABA and Autism New Jersey conferences. Her research interests include ABA in health, sports and fitness, practical functional assessment, and evidence-based staff training.

Clinical Supervisor // Melissa Granite is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who received her Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Simmons University. She attended Seton Hall University for her Bachelors in Science and is a certified Elementary and Special Education teacher. She has been in the field for 9 years and has experience working in home, clinics and school settings with a variety of age groups. She started her teaching career in Newark where she assisted in developing and opening the districts first self-contained classroom. Melissa’s current research interests include utilizing the Early Start Denver Model to drive her programming with her younger learners as well as implementing compassionate care practices with the families that she serves.

Center Assistant Director // Ariana LaMattia received her Masters of Arts in Special Education from Arizona State University. She attended Seton Hall University for her bachelors in social and behavioral sciences with a minor in social work. She has been in the field for 8 years working in a variety of different settings such as adult day programs, home therapy, school and clinic settings with a wide range of age groups. Ariana is currently a co-chair of the compassionate care and values committee. Ariana’s current research interests include sleep training and toilet training with young learners.

Clinical Supervisor // Brittney Hendelson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), who received her Bachelors of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences at Seton Hall University, and her Masters of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis at Caldwell University. With 9 years of experience in the field, Brittney has worked with individuals diagnosed with autism, utilizing a collaborative approach to support clients ranging from 3 to 28 years old in a variety of settings, including home, clinic, school, and community environments. She was one of the founding team members that opened the first ABA center in Newark, NJ. Currently, Brittney serves as a clinical supervisor, where she provides hands-on clinical training to BCBA's and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) while overseeing supervisees pursuing their master's degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis. In addition to her clinical work, Brittney has presented at conferences such as Autism New Jersey, NJABA, and NJACP, and remains committed to professional growth within the field.

Operations Manager // Alec has worked with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities of ages from 4-80 years old. He has been in the field for over 10 years and has earned an M.A. degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Caldwell University (2021) as well as a M.S. degree in Human Services Management from McDaniel College (2017). During his first graduate program, he worked as the manager of a group home for adults with various developmental and intellectual disabilities. Alec joined DATA Group Central (DGC) in 2020, while finishing his time at Caldwell University. With DGC, Alec has worked as a Behavior Technician, Lead Behavior Technician, Program Coordinator, Administrator, and most recently, as the Operations Manager for DGC’s North Ward Center in Newark, NJ.

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