Meet Our Therapy Team

Kelley Prince MA., BCBA

President and Founder Email 

Kelley Prince is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the President of Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay, Inc.  Mrs. Prince graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Kelley first began working directly with children on the autism spectrum in 1997.  Since then, she has also worked with children diagnosed with related disorders as well as typical children engaging in problem behavior.  Specializing in the development, implementation and supervision of Verbal Behavior Programs for children, Kelley focuses on teaching language/functional communication skills, academic skills, social skills, self-help skills and compliance behavior. 

Kelley has also effectively implemented intensive toilet training programs for children who are difficult to train as well as intensive feeding programs for children very limited diets due to sensory issues or behavioral concerns. 

Not only does Kelley regularly attend workshops and trainings to remain current on her industry, she routinely presents workshops for parents and other professionals in the field while covering a variety of topics including Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior, Parent Training, Classroom Management Strategies and Toilet Training.  She is also a member of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) and the National Association for Behavior Analysis.  Kelley’s therapy skills have been featured on the nationally syndicated talk show, Daytime, and her vast knowledge and experience has made her the natural go-to autism expert for media in and around Tampa Bay.

Curriculum Vitae for Kelley Prince

Jamie Granatino M.S., BCBA

Clinical Director – Wesley Chapel and Westchase Offices Email
Jamie Granatino is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Clinical Director of Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay, Inc.

She has been working with children on the autism spectrum as well as other developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors since 2001.  Jamie received her bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology and child development from Tufts University and earned her master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University. She has attended a variety of trainings/workshops from presenters in the field such as Dr. Gina Green, Dr. Brian Iwata, Dr. Caio Miguel and Dr. James Partington.

Curriculum Vitae for Jamie Granatino

Angela BenitezSantiago M.A., BCBA

Behavior Therapist – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Angela BenitezSantiago joined the Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay team in May of 2011. She received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida International University in 2008 and her Master's degree from the University of South Florida in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2011.  Angela received her Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst in the spring of 2011.

Angela is a member of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis as well as the Association for Behavior Analysis International and attends the annual conferences to stay current in the field.

Since 2008, Angela had the opportunity to work with children and adults with autism and related disabilities, implementing behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs.

Christie Cacioppo B.A., BCaBA

Assisant Behavior Analyst– Wesley Chapel Office Email
Originally from California, Christie Cacioppo joined the Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay therapy team in May 2010. She is originally from Louisiana, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University and later relocated to Tampa to pursue her master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of South Florida.

Christie received her Board Certification as an Assistant Behavior Analyst in 2012 and plans to sit for her Master's level certificate upon graduation.

Christie has various experiences working with children on the autism spectrum as well as with related disabilities, in summer camp, academic and home settings.

Tom Erickson B.S., BCaBA

Assistant Behavior Analyst – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Tom Erickson is a former student from Western Michigan Univeristy who graduated with a degree in psychology with a concentration in behavior analysis.  As part of his undergraduate experience, he received practicum training with adults with developmental disabilities and later experience with children with autism spectrum disorder. 

In 2009, Tom moved to Florida to attend the University of South Florida masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis.  There he received a variety of experiences which have included working with individuals with traumatic brain injury, adults with developmental disabilities and children with ASD.  His experiences have included conducting functional assessments for problem behaviors, writing behavior plans, implementing verbal behavior therapy, and data analysis.      

Tom is a Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst and plans on sitting for the graduate level certificate(BCBA) upon graduation. 

Katie Bailey B.S.

Behavior Therapist – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Katie Bailey joined Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay in February of 2011.  She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of South Florida in 2009.   She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, also at USF, and working toward obtaining her Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Katie’s previous experience includes working with children with a variety of developmental disabilities in home, school and clinic settings as a behavior therapist and case manager.  As a case manager, she was responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining behavior and academic programs, as well as staff and parent training.

Loryn Garver B.S.

Behavior Therapist – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Loryn Ward received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of South Florida and has been a part of the Behavioral Consulting team since April 2010.  Prior to joining our team, she worked at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay assisting a wide variety of populations in need of resources.  Loryn plans to pursue her Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis while working towards her certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. 

Blair Jacobsen B.S.

Behavior Therapist – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Blair Jacobsen joined Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay in April of 2011. She completed her undergraduate work in Secondary English Education at the University of Tampa where she graduated summa cum laude with an additional distinction from the honors college. Blair is currently enrolled in the Master's degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of South Florida and plans to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst upon graduation. Blair is a member of the Florida Association for Applied Behavior Analysis and attends the annual conference. She also holds a subscription to the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, which she reads to stay current in the field.

Camille Rivera B.A., B.S.

Behavior Therapist – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Camille Rivera graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She became a part of the Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay team in August 2011.

Prior to joining the BCOTB team, Camille worked with individuals with autism, behavioral issues, and developmental disabilities for two years in homes, prisons, schools, and clinical settings. She is working to obtain her certification to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Diane Sanguino B.S.

Behavior Therapist – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Diana Sanguino joined Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay in October of 2011. Originally from Venezuela, she received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of South Florida in 2007. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, also at USF, and is working toward obtaining her Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Diana’s experience includes working as a case manager in child welfare and with adults at a non-profit organization.

Sara Schonwetter B.A.

Behavior Therapist – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Sara Schonwetter joined Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay in January of

2011. Raised in Tampa, she graduated with honors from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor in statistics. She returned to Tampa and is currently enrolled in the Master's degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of South Florida. She plans to sit for the exam to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst upon graduation. Her previous experience includes working with children diagnosed with autism and other related disabilities.

Sonya Wyman

Behavior Therapist – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Sonya Wyman joined the Behavioral Consulting Team in August 2011. She is the proud mother of three daughters and also a grandmother to a beatiful little girl. Prior to her work at Behavioral Consulting, she worked as an LPN for approximately 12 years.  She then decided to focus her career on children with special needs, including autism. At this time, she worked for the public school system where she spent seven years.  

Sonya is currently attending Kaplan University and working toward her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis.  Upon graduation, she plans on taking the behavior analyst board certification exam and furtheingr her education by obtaining a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Josna Mangilipudi B.A.

Office Manager – Wesley Chapel Office Email

Josna joined Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay in July of 2011. Josna received her BA in Communications from the University of South Florida in 2009. After college, she worked for a non-profit company fundraising, planning/setting up events, and raising awareness on the growing disease of cancer in America.

Additional experience includes a sales and marketing position at a local news station as well as work as an admissions representative at a local university to assist students further their education in the healthcare industry. Josna lives in the New Tampa area and loves showing her school spirit with the USF Bulls.