Meet Our Team

Nadezdha (Ned) graduated from George Mason University with a major in Social Work and a minor in Psychology. She completed her field work experience through a local non-profit agency providing support for Early Head Start programs in Loudoun and Prince William county. Ned was offered an employment opportunity through the same program and advocated/completed enrollment for families interested in the program requiring additional resources and services. Ned transitioned to a Benefit and Enrollment Position assisting individuals with co-occurring diagnosis with insurance and health resources. Prior to transitioning to her current position with NV Instruction, she worked as a Support Coordinator through the Fairfax Falls-Church CSB supporting individuals receiving DD Waiver Services and on the waitlist. Ned loves working with individuals, families and staff and the rewarding experience of watching positive change occur. On her personal time, Ned spends time with her husband, daughter, and rabbit watching re-runs of Harry Potter, going on walks, and building puzzles.

Carla has been practicing as a BCBA for almost 5 years. She received her Bachelors in General Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and Masters in Education, from Arizona State, in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has most experience with young non-vocal learners with and without severe challenging behaviors. Carla finds joy in helping individuals acquire skills that will be meaningful to them. She also has a passion for helping individuals be understood by their caregivers and advocating for their needs. She is trained in the Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment and is currently interested in learning more about Balance training. She is fully bilingual in Spanish and English and loves to problem solve creatively. When not working, Carla enjoys hiking with her family, cuddling her dog and test tasting the latest seasonal bundt cake flavor!

Kimberly (she/her) received her Bachelor's in Atmospheric Science and Physics. Upon realizing her passion to help those with mental health issues and developmental disabilities, she changed careers and started by serving as a Certified Peer Support Specialist in the state of Massachusetts. In this role, she helped those struggling with anxiety, depression, and addiction. She received her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Shenandoah University. Kimberly has over four years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with autism and developmental disabilities. She has completed training in Person-Centered Thinking and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT).

Kimberly enjoys working with caring and compassion and loves when individuals share their perspective. She loves seeing progress made by them, especially when it helps them live the life they want.

Kimberly is currently working towards ACT Matrix Certification and wants to teach people how to use the matrix as a tool for living the life they want.

In her down time, Kimberly enjoys hiking with her partner and daughter, bird watching, the process of making cold brew coffee (as well as drinking it), and abstract painting.

Madison Eagen, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has over 4 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She resides in Northern Virginia with her dog, Beau. During her free time she enjoys doing CrossFit workouts, playing sudoku, doing arts and crafts, and spending time with her family. Before entering the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2015, she served as a Special Education classroom teacher for K/1, a therapeutic recreation mentor for at-risk youth with developmental disabilities, and a behavioral assistant in classrooms for middle school and high school students at a Therapeutic Day School. Madison also has experience coaching CrossFit classes to teens and adults.

She received both her M.Ed. concentrating in Special Education and graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University. During her graduate studies, she also served as a Graduate Assistant for several professors for the College of Education and Human Development. Madison assisted in the development of distance learning courses part of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate program and the Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate program. Madison began her ABA practicum experience in 2018 under the supervision of Tina Long. She has supervision experience in both private school and public school settings, and in Therapeutic Consultation services. Madison joined the NVIC team as a Therapeutic Consultant in May of 2020. She is excited to offer her insight and expertise in the field of behavior analysis to offer her clients a systematized yet personal approach to behavioral solutions. 

I received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy through A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona in 2014. I graduated with my Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Florida International University in Miami, Florida in 2003. I received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences in 1999 from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. I have been a Physical Therapist (PT) for over 15 years. I began my career in a Rehabilitation Hospital with inpatient and outpatient services. I specialized in Brain Injury and Neurological conditions. After 5 years I moved on to doing the two things I love to do, physical therapy and travel. I worked in travel PT for 4+ years. As a traveler, I worked in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Assisted Living Facilities, Outpatient, Home Health, and Longterm Acute Care/ Subacute Care Hospital. In between assignments I was able to work full time for 2 years in a SNF in San Diego, California as a Lead Physical Therapist and advanced to a Program Director. I have either taken travel assignments or worked per diem in Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington D.C., and Virginia.
Physical Therapy is my calling! I love to help people gain or regain independence. It is fulfilling to me to see people get back to doing what they love to do. It is important to me to help my clients/ patients minimize pain, increase mobility, increase self body awareness, and independence.
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband and son. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and running. My husband serves in the United States Navy and we are currently stationed in Portland, Oregon. We recently returned from being stationed in Japan.

Laura Hernandez, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA has over 6 years of experience providing ABA to children under the age of 21 in clinic and in-home settings. She loves working together with children and their families to support them in meeting their unique goals. Laura is also trained in Motivational Interviewing techniques and uses a holistic approach when working with stakeholders in order to support the process of behavior change. When not at work, Laura loves to try new recipes, read, be outside, and enjoy the company of friends and family. Laura lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with her family.

Britney Casey has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for 3 years and has 10 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. She holds a masters degree in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University. Britney worked through college as a caregiver for individuals with disabilities before finding her first job in applied behavior analysis. Since then, she has worked in the ABA field, providing services in family homes, schools, and daycares. Britney loves working with families and finding systems that allow individuals to meet their goals. She has a passion for working towards independence and increasing access to meaningful work and leisure activities. Britney resides in Herndon with her husband, her son, and their 2 pets. When not working, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, crafts, and cooking.

I am a graduate from Radford University receiving my Bachelor’s and Masters in Criminal Justice. I was given an opportunity to work in a school setting with children with Autism and feel in love. I went back to school to Kaplan University (now Perdue Global) to receive a Masters in Psychology with emphasis in ABA. I received my BCBA credentials in October 2020.
I love doing what I do because it is near to my heart. I enjoy helping people reach their potential and changing behaviors. It is also near to my heart as I have 2 sons on the spectrum. They push me to be and do better.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my 4 kids, whether it is outside or sitting on the couch!

Mariam, M.D., M.Ed, BCBA, LBA is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified ACT Matrix Trainer. She earned her M.Ed in Special Education from George Mason University. She has received her M.D. from the Arabian Gulf University and has worked as a Pediatric and NICU resident at King Hamad University Hospital where she was running the Pediatric Developmental Clinic there. She is currently doing research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its effect on caregivers and individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Mariam has always had an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders and a heart for individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Bringing meaningful change to people’s lives with Applied Behavior Analysis and ACT drives her to work harder. She is fluent in Arabic and English. Mariam resides in Herndon, Virginia with her husband and four kids. When not working, Mariam enjoys traveling around the world to explore new countries where she can immerse herself in different cultures. Organizing and re-arranging her house décor makes her happy.

Tina Long has been working in the field of education for over 20 years - even longer if you count the days of her childhood where she lined up her stuffed animals to be students and recruited her friends at daycare to play school. Through her journey in behavior analysis, she experienced the challenges that are so common in our field - burnout, stress, being overworked, long hours, little control over processes, etc.... Tina started NVIC to create a space where like-minded certified professionals can practice what they love about behavior analysis without added or unnecessary stress. She is a Certified ACT and ProSocial Matrix Facilitator, Certified Self-Directed Behavior Change Coach, ACES Trainer, production assistant for Matrix Talk, and host of The Burnout Battle Podcast. She believes that helping people (clients and colleagues) access their own reinforcers and freedom is the ultimate purpose of what we do.