President

Wilson Kiriungi is the founder and president of Autism Allies. Wilson has spent the past decade building Autism Allies into a mission-driven organization known for clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a multi-site ABA provider while staying rooted in family-centered values and community impact. Wilson is also a member of the Worcester State University Foundation Board and serves on its Faculty and Staff Research Award Committee. He is the driving force behind brightTARS, an AI-powered practice management platform, and BCBAfinder, a national marketplace that connects families and professionals to ABA services with greater transparency and access

Vice President of Operations

Victor joined Autism Allies in 2019, bringing several years of management experience to the organization. Since then, he has grown into his current role as Vice President of Operations, where he oversees daily operations and drives strategic initiatives across all clinics. Known for his commitment to efficiency and quality, Victor is passionate about supporting the teams who deliver exceptional care to clients and their families. Even though he doesn't work directly with clients, he values seeing their progress and development each day

Ph.D., Vice President of Technology and Innovation

Akim brings a unique combination of technical expertise, research experience, and strategic vision to Autism Allies. He is a Fulbright Scholar and earned his PhD in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. In his role at Autism Allies, he leads the organization's technology infrastructure, system development, and integration efforts, and shapes its long-term technology strategy by supporting AI-driven workflows through brightTARS and BCBAfinder.

Admissions Manager

Aly Veale has been a dedicated member of Autism Allies since 2017, bringing extensive experience and a strong commitment to helping individuals with autism obtain high-quality care. Starting her career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Aly transitioned into an administrative role, where her hands-on clinical background continues to inform her work in admissions, scheduling, insurance coordination, and quality assurance. As our Admissions Manager, she is deeply focused on ensuring that every child receives the care they need and deserve, guiding all families with compassion and dedication throughout their journey with Autism Allies. Aly holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and has experience working within the school system and adult services. Based in the Agawam office, she oversees admissions and quality assurance processes across all locations, ensuring consistent, high-quality support for clients and families

HR Generalist

Carina Wasnewsky is a PHR-certified Human Resources professional with nine years of progressive experience, including a background in recruiting, operations, and employee support. As the HR Generalist at Autism Allies, Carina plays a key role in managing daily HR operations and advancing a positive, collaborative work culture. With a strong commitment to helping Autism Allies remain an employer of choice, Carina focuses on fostering team success and cultivating a supportive and rewarding employee experience. Carina also contributes to the broader HR community by serving as a volunteer subject matter expert for the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), writing exam questions that support the development and integrity of industry certification exams