Tina Long, M.Ed., LBA

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. 

Samantha Wolfe works as the Operations Manager for NV Instruction. Sam currently lives in Falls Church with her husband and two golden retrievers.  Sam graduated from Penn State University with a BS Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Since then, she has worked with individuals with disabilities and their families and caregivers  as a Support Coordinator for five years; two years in Pennsylvania and three years for Fairfax CSB.  Sam has a passion for connecting individuals and their caregivers to services that better their lives! 

Outside of work, Sam enjoys a good Tuna Poke bowl or sushi roll with a glass of wine,  spending time with family and friends, and going on hiking adventures with her fur babies.

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 and daughter watching re-runs of Harry Potter, going on walks and building puzzles.

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.

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!