Clinical Leadership
SARAI MELENDEZ
Clinical Coordinator | Mount Kisco, NY
Sarai is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) who has worked as an ABA therapist for three years, specializing in behavior management. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CUNY Hunter College. Sarai is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis, with a goal of obtaining her doctorate in ABA.
Sarai recently joined CTT and is eager to grow and invest herself in providing top quality treatment to CTT clients.
BRANDI CEDENO
Board Certified Behavioral Associate (BCBA)
Brandi is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has worked worked in the field of Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for seven years. Brandi received her master’s degree in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis from Sage College.
As a BCBA, Brandi has experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum ranging from 18 months to 24-years-old. She has worked in a variety of settings: preschool, private school, home based, clinic based, and residential services. Her work targets a range of skills including challenging maladaptive behaviors for decrease, social, language behaviors to increase, daily living, and academic skills.
SHANE TRIANO
Board Certified Behavioral Associate (BCBA)
Shane is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has worked in the human services field since graduation. Shane received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz in 2013 and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Manhattanville College in 2020.
Shane started his career in human services as a direct care worker, then a special education classroom aid, and for the past several years, as an RBT. During this time, he became acquainted with ABA therapy and felt passionately about continuing to grow and provide services within this amazing field. Shane joined Playmates in 2021.