Danielle Novack, B.A.

Office Manager  

Danielle has been a dedicated member of the New Haven team since May 2012, and is proud to be a familiar face and welcoming presence as the Centre’s Office Manager. With a specialization in Labour Studies and Human Resource Management, from McMaster University, Danielle is pivotal to the success of the agency, our signature fundraising events, and the care of staff and service users. She is always eager and happy to help anyone with general inquiries about our programs and services, and looks forward to being a daily support to all prospective and current students, clients, families and visitors.

Sandra Hughes, M.ED., BCBA, CAS, CFRE 

Executive Director

Sandra has been avidly involved in community- based services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities in the non-profit sector, government transfer agencies, as well as private practice for over 25 years. She completed her Masters in Education at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland and a post graduate certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism Treatment from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She received her certification as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in 2008 and has progressively led private schools for individuals with autism in Canada and in the Republic of Ireland while also teaching at the college and university level in Special Education, Autism, and Behavioural Science programs. Sandra proudly leads the ACE continuing education certification process at New Haven.

Jennifer Hieminga, M.ED., BCBA

Clinical Director

Jennifer has been a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst since 2010. She has been practicing in the field of Behaviour Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for over 17 years. Jennifer, received her Masters in Education at University of Toronto and a post graduate certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis from the University of North Texas. In addition to her role as Clinical Director of programs and services at New Haven, Jennifer is a certified Safe Management Inc. (SMG) trainer. Jennifer is also a frequent speakers at national and international conferences and teaches undergraduate courses in Autism, Developmental Disabilities and Behaviour Analysis.

Shannon Wilkinson, M.ADS, BCBA, CAS

Associate Director of Adult Programs

Shannon accepted the role of Associate Director of Adult programming in March 2019, although she began her career at New Haven in 2007 and has been a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst BCBA. She completed her Masters in Applied Disability Studies, with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis, at Brock University. She is responsible for the implementation, supervision and oversight of skill acquisition and behaviour reduction programs, as well as generalizing skills and targets to the community and home settings. She also leads New Haven’s community programs, successful grant initiatives; including New Haven’s IMPACT vocational training and development program in addition to facilitating staff training as a certified Safe Management Inc. (SMG) trainer.

Stafani Morassut, M.ED., BCBA

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Stafani holds a Master of Education in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) from Penn State University, is a member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). Stafani has been in the field of ABA since 2015, developing and supervising behavioural and educational programming using the principles of ABA for clients between the ages of 18 months to young adults in their mid-twenties with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). At New Haven, Stafani oversees the skill acquisition and behaviour reduction programming for children and youth between the ages of seven to fourteen and is responsible with providing behavioural consultations, assessments, treatment plans and training and supervision of staff.

Colleen Daly, M.ADS., BCBA

Clinical Supervisor

Colleen holds a Master of Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Brock University and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). Colleen has been in the field of ABA since 2019, working directly with clients between the ages of 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Colleen has been supervising behavioural programs using the principles of ABA since 2020. At New Haven, Colleen is responsible for supervision, training, oversight, and implementation of all skill acquisition and behaviour program for children and teens.

Adeeba Lokhandwala, MSc.P, AC, BCBA

Clinical Coordinator

Adeeba is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst who completed her Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) at Purdue University. She has worked in the field since 2017 and has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with ASD in both home and centre-based settings, community setting, and via Telehealth. At New Haven, Adeeba oversees the skill acquisition and behaviour reduction programming for children.

Lynn Dalgleish, MPEd, BCBA

Clinical Coordinator

Lynn has a Master’s degree in Professional Education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) obtained from the University of Western, Ontario; and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). Lynn has been in the field of ABA since 2016, and an employee at New Haven Learning Centre since 2018, where she has grown from an Instructor, to a Lead Instructor, to a Senior Lead Instructor, and into the current Clinical Coordinator position for the adult program at the Norseman location. Lynn spent 3 years at New Haven’s children’s centre where she worked primarily with children aged 3-14 years old. In October of 2021, she began working at the adult centre in a part time capacity before fully transitioning over in January of 2022. As the Clinical Coordinator for the adolescent and young adult program, Lynn is responsible for the ongoing training and supervision of staff, as well as the clinical oversight of all skill acquisition programs, behaviour support plans, and assessments. Lynn uses her clinical expertise, love for learning, and passion for working with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to drive her to grow potential and change lives. 

Radha Brijlall, Hon. Life Sciences, RBT

Clinical Coordinator

Radha has been in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2012, and completed her Honours Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences at McMaster University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Applied Disabilities Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Brock University. Radha has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with ASD and dual diagnoses within centre-based, community, group home and other residential programming. Radha is responsible for the supervision, training, oversight, and implementation of all skill acquisition and behaviour reduction programs for youth and young adults at New Haven Learning Centre.

FRONT-LINE STAFF- INSTRUCTOR THERAPISTS / LEAD INSTRUCTOR THERAPISTS 

Our highly dedicated and specialized Instructor Therapists are Registered Behaviour Technicians with extensive hands-on training in the field of Autism and Behaviour Analysis. The New Haven staff pride themselves on enthusiastically working with learners of all ages to create an engaging and safe space to learn. Ongoing training, direct supervision and BACB certification supervision, in addition to Safe Management Inc. certification is pivotal to our high standard of practice.