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Joanna Leonhardt MS.Ed., BCBA, LBA received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Rhode Island. She received her Master of Science degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (Summa cum Laude) from St. Joseph’s University. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in Connecticut in 2022, she is a certified Special Education teacher in Connecticut and has 11 years of experience working with individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related disorders. Joanna started as a behavior therapist with Autism Behavioral Health in 2020 and signed on as a BCBA in 2022. She is extremely passionate about cross-cultural competency and disability advocacy. Joanna’s goal is to meet families where they are and support clients to foster independence.