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MEET THE TEAM
These are the people that will compassionately provide your family with the best possible solutions.
JILL MCGRALE MAHER
MA, LABA, BCBA
Partner
Executive Director
Clinical Director
The companies’ leadership is Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Massachusetts Licensed Behavior Analyst, and licensed Special Educator Jill E. McGrale Maher, M.A.. Ms. McGrale Maher has over 35 years of experience in the field. Jill is a highly successful and experienced professional with extensive experience in the applied behavior analytic community. Jill has extraordinary clinical and educational program development competencies, with demonstrated success in the development of clinical and educational programming for learners with autism spectrum disorder along the life-span, in public and private settings.
One of the things that is very important to Jill is her relationship with the family and meeting not only the child’s needs but the family’s needs as well. Even though she has many years of experience, Jill strongly believes that you, as the parent, know your child better than anyone and we need to work as a team. Initially Jill will be the BCBA/LABA supervising all the children’s programs. And even as the program grows, she will stay very connected to all our families.
STEVE FOTOS
Partner
COO
Steve is a partner at McGrale and Associates and is responsible for making sure that operations run smoothly. Steve worked in different medical sales positions over the past 15 years as well as being the President of the Board of Directors for Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehab Center for the last 5 years as a volunteer. Along with a major in Finance from Bentley University he has a passion for helping people and families that have special needs, making him a valuable member of the team.
COURTNEY MAHER
Behavior Technician (BT)
Courtney Maher is a Behavior Technician for McGrale & Associates. Courtney has been in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for over a decade. She has vast experience across all age ranges, settings, and functioning levels of learners with autism spectrum disorder and other related disorders. She is in the final phase of her PhD through Michigan State University with a focus in Special Education and ABA.
Courtney grew up in Central Massachusetts, attended high school & undergraduate school in New Hampshire, returning to Central MA after completing her bachelor’s degree. When not working at MA or on her MSU requirements, Courtney enjoys time with her family & friends, hiking, spending time at the beach, exploring new restaurants & new places.