Amanda Horst - Home Service Coordinator and Behavior Consultant
LABBB Collaborative
e-mail: ahorst@labbb.net

Amanda received her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University in 2008 and currently holds certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health with a minor in Biology from the University of Rochester. Amanda has worked in the field of developmental disabilities for 6 years.

Her experience includes work at the New England Center for Children, The May Institute, and private consulting to school districts and families across New England. Amanda currently serves as the Home Service Coordinator and Behavior Consultant for the LABBB Behavioral Intervention Program.

Lisa Gurdin - Home Service Coordinator and Behavior Consultant
LABBB Collaborative
e-mail: lgurdin@labbb.net

Lisa S. Gurdin, MS, BCBA is a Behavior Consultant for the LABBB Collaborative programs at the Daniel Butler Elementary School, Behavior Intervention Program, and Home Services Department. Ms. Gurdin earned a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Northeastern University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

She is a part-time lecturer in the undergraduate psychology program at Northeastern University and a mentor for students in the master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Simmons College. She has extensive experience designing and implementing home and school-based behavioral programs for children and adolescents with a range of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorders, brain injury, anxiety, and ADHD.

Prior to working exclusively for LABBB, Ms. Gurdin was in private practice as a behavior consultant to area schools and families. While in private practice, she also conducted numerous workshops on behavior management for parents and teachers of preschool and elementary-age children. Prior to consulting, Ms. Gurdin worked at The May Institute, Inc. a large non-profit human service organization for eight years. While at the May, she managed research and training grants, developed and taught coursework in behavior analysis, worked in the field of brain injury rehabilitation both locally and nationally, and developed and coordinated a company-wide mentoring program.

Jackie B. Mawn - Home Service Coordinator and Behavior Consultant
LABBB Collaborative
e-mail: jbiechowski@labbb.net

Jackie received her Master of Science in Severe Special Needs from Simmons College in 2003. She recently completed the Behavior Analysis Program through UMass Boston and currently holds certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Springfield College. Jackie has worked in the field of special education for 8 years.

She has been a special education teacher for children with autism within the LABBB Collaborative Early Childhood Program for 5 years and currently serves as the Home Service Coordinator and Behavior Consultant.