Our staff is our greatest asset.
The Nicholas Center has an ongoing commitment to job satisfaction and personal growth, enabling our personnel to remain focused on what is most important – the persons whom we serve. Our staff includes Licensed Behavioral Analysts, Registered Behavioral Technicians, and, graduates in the fields of Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, and career-long Direct Support Professionals with a specialization in autism. Ongoing continuing education and opportunities for professional and personal growth are provided, supported and encouraged.
Administators
Nicole Sugrue
Stella Spanakos
Stella Spanakos
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Stella Spanakos
Stella Spanakos
Stella Spanakos
Co-Founder & PR Specialist
Laura Wootton
Lee Anne Vetrone
Lee Anne Vetrone
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Director of Administration and Human Resources
Lee Anne Vetrone
Lee Anne Vetrone
Lee Anne Vetrone
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Development Director
Directors
Dave Thompson
Jeremy Scalchunes, BCBA
Brooke Mellett
Senior Director
Inclusion and Employment Innovation
Brooke Mellett
Jeremy Scalchunes, BCBA
Brooke Mellett
Program Director - Port Washington
Jeremy Scalchunes, BCBA
Jeremy Scalchunes, BCBA
Jeremy Scalchunes, BCBA
Associate Executive Director of Programs
Dan Barone
Stefanie Weinz
Jeremy Scalchunes, BCBA
Program Director - Westchester
Stefanie Weinz
Stefanie Weinz
Stefanie Weinz
Director of School District Services
Dave Kaufstein
Stefanie Weinz
Stefanie Weinz
Director of Learning and Social Development
Norma Jean Miller
Norma Jean Miller
Norma Jean Miller
Director of Supported Employment Programs - SEMP Cert.
Supervisors
Bridget Czaplinski
Bridget Czaplinski
Bridget Czaplinski
Director of Vocational & Clinical Services
Ben Jean Francois
Bridget Czaplinski
Bridget Czaplinski
Staff Supervisor
Cristine Gil
Bridget Czaplinski
Alexis Tepper
Workforce Supervisor
Alexis Tepper
Jimitri Lalanne
Alexis Tepper
Vocational Supervisor
Alexa Martinez
Jimitri Lalanne
Jimitri Lalanne
Staff Supervisor
Jimitri Lalanne
Jimitri Lalanne
Jimitri Lalanne
Workforce Supervisor
Diamaris Burton
Dominique Baptiste
Dominique Baptiste
Supportive Employment Supervisor
Dominique Baptiste
Dominique Baptiste
Dominique Baptiste
Community Inclusion Supervisor