Erin Connelly

Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Regional Clinic Director with 8+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, developing clinical leaders, and driving operational excellence across ABA programs. Expertise in leadership coaching, clinical supervision, quality improvement, performance management, and evidence-based decision making. Recognized for building high-performing teams through individualized coaching, accountability, and collaborative leadership.

Regional Clinic Director - FirstSteps for Kids

(2025-04)

• Lead clinical and operational oversight for an early intervention ABA center serving approximately 90 clients.
• Directly supervise 8–10 leadership team members, providing coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and leadership development.
• Develop BCBAs and clinical supervisors through individualized coaching, clinical consultation, and ongoing mentorship.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve staffing, service delivery, quality initiatives, and operational performance.
• Use behavioral data and performance metrics to guide decision-making and improve clinical outcomes.
• Lead performance improvement plans, difficult employee conversations, and leadership coaching.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development of clinical leaders and behavior technicians.
• Recognized with 100% favorable leadership feedback from direct reports.

Program Director - FirstSteps for Kids

(2020-07 - 2025-04)

• Managed clinical operations while supervising BCBAs and multidisciplinary staff.
• Provided clinical supervision, mentoring, and behavior-based coaching.
• Collaborated with operations, scheduling, and families to improve quality of care.
• Supported employee development, onboarding, and performance management.

Clinical Trainer & Senior Clinical Support Technician - Jumpstart Autism Center

(2016-08 - 2020-02)

• Conducted FBAs, functional analyses, behavior intervention planning, and parent training.
• Designed and delivered onboarding and ABA training for new clinicians.
• Led company trainings on Precision Teaching, reinforcement, professionalism, and early intervention.

Master of Education - University of Colorado Denver

Completed Coursework Certificate for BCBA Certification - Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Education - Providence College (2013)