Angeleea DuBose, Learning & Development Coach, RBT
Angeleea is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with nearly two years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Her passion for working with children has been a consistent thread throughout her career, and she finds deep fulfillment in witnessing their growth and development. The knowledge that she plays a vital role in helping children reach their full potential drives her motivation each day. In her spare time, Angeleea enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and friends.
Gwendolyn “Lyndi” Brooks, RBT
Lyndi is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration and Promotion and a Masters of Education in Special Education. Since childhood, Lyndi has always been drawn to people with disabilities, and throughout her adult life, she has consistently worked with this population in various capacities. Her experience includes 16 years as a special education teacher, working with individuals from age 5 to 22. She has a passion for seeing individuals with disabilities reach their full potential and believes that is best accomplished by giving them the individualized support they need and helping them generalize the skills they are learning into different settings and with multiple people, which were areas she was limited as a teacher. As an RBT, she looks forward to spending individualized time pouring into our clients and using her knowledge and experience to help them gain independence. In her free time, Lyndi enjoys spending time with her family, taking care of her houseplants, and completing DIY projects. Lyndi is a lifelong learner and enjoys learning new things!
Morgan Flynn, RBT
Morgan graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has 3 years of experience working with adults on the autism spectrum and is passionate about building meaningful, lasting connections with her clients. Morgan’s dedication to her work is evident in the relationships she cultivates, as she strives to create a supportive and empowering environment for those she works with. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her dog, Bean, and baking sweet treats.
Mckenna Thorpe, RBT
McKenna is a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and grew up in a large family with 5 siblings, which fostered her lifelong passion for working with children. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brigham Young University- Idaho. Since 2020, McKenna has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and special education as a behavior technician, and has found it to be the most fulfilling job she has ever had. Outside of work, Mckenna enjoys delving into books, both reading and collecting them. She also loves spending time with her basset hound puppy, Goose, and takes great joy in training and playing with her.
Allison Derovanesian, RBT
Allison was born and raised in Florida, where she developed a strong foundation for her academic and professional pursuits. She later graduated from Emory University with a degree in Psychology, which ignited her passion for understanding and supporting others. She is currently contemplating further education and is considering graduate degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work to deepen her expertise and broaden her impact. In her free time, Allison loves reading, cooking, yoga, and dog watching.
Kyla Roach, Social Skills Leader, RBT
Kyla is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and has been in the field for over a year! She received her Bachelor’s of Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She also double minored in Child and Family Studies and Sociology. Kyla absolutely loves the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and is currently pursuing her Masters degree in order to become a BCBA. Working with children is Kyla’s passion and she looks forward to continuing her career within the field.
Brooklyn Hutchison, RBT
Brooklyn is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and is so excited to be a part of the LCA team! She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. When Brooklyn isn’t working, you’ll find her reading a good book, spending time with family, and learning how to cook. Brooklyn is starting her masters program in Marriage and Family Therapy with the dream of having her own practice one day! For Brooklyn, working with families and making a difference in their lives is what makes this job so worth it!
Juno Waters, RBT
Juno is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) who is passionate about education, advocacy, and inclusion. After working in childcare and elementary special education, Juno found their calling in supporting children and young adults with Autism through providing ABA therapy. In their free time, Juno enjoys visiting the mountains, playing guitar, singing, and painting. They also love spending time with family and their pets, Geo and Callie. Juno plans to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and American Sign Language (ASL) while working as an RBT to better serve and uplift their community.
Angela Brady-Collins
Angela began as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in 2022 and is excited to continue this work with Life Connections Autism Services! Prior to her work as an RBT, she graduated from Carson-Newman University with a Bachelors in Psychology and Minor in Mental Health. With a passion for understanding others and working with children, being an RBT seemed like the logical next step in her career. She enjoys helping children reach their full potential and aiding them in advocating for themselves. Later in her career, she hopes to pursue graduate studies in a field related to psychology such as mental health counseling or school counseling-anywhere that she is able to assist the youth! When she’s not working, you can find her at the nearest K-Pop concert or spending time with her friends, family and cats.
