Our Professionals
Susan M. Vener, Ph.D., S.A.S.
Director/Principal
Sue is the Director and Principal of the New York Child Learning Institute. She received her doctorate in learning and behavior analysis at the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York. She is certified by the State of New York in school administration and supervision. Her interests include autism intervention, staff training and development, and systems implementation and analysis.
Dr. Alison Wichnick-Gillis, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NYS LBA
Behavior Consultant & Research Coordinator
Alison received her doctoral degree in learning processes and behavior analysis psychology from the Graduate Center at the City University of New York (CUNY). She has been providing behavioral intervention to individuals with autism for nearly 15 years. Her research and publications address areas such as scripts and script fading, social interactions, affective behavior, and generalization of behavior change.
Lauren Jaworski, M.P.S., BCBA
Manager/Therapist
Lauren is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who is also licensed in New York State. She earned her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Manhatanville College. Lauren has experience working with children and adults diagnosed with autism for over 5 years. Her passion lies with providing behavioral intervention to the younger population. She continues to consult and implement a science-based educational approach in developing everyday life skills including expressive and receptive language development.
Katie C. Wilson, B.S.
Behavior Consultant
Katie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Northeastern University in 2012 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Queens College. She has been providing intervention in both home and school settings since 2010. She continues to take part in research conducted at NYCLI. Her research interests include self-management interventions and social skills training.
Allison Kanner, B.S.
Behavior Consultant
Allison received her Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies and Community Development with a focus in Family Science and Human Services from Towson University in 2010. She also graduated with a minor degree in Deaf Studies. Allison has been providing behavioral intervention to children with autism in the school setting and home setting for almost 6 years. Allison has experience in working with children from as young as 3 years old as well as with young adults in vocational programming.