Our Team – Early Autism Ventures

Meet The Team

Meet our dedicated team of leaders and professionals committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care in every service we provide

MaKenzie Johns

Director

MaKenzie Johns

Director

MaKenzie Johns is the Chief Executive Officer for Early Autism Services Private Limited (EASPL) in India. MaKenzie is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) with a master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in applied behavior analysis from Capella University. She has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Psychology from The Ohio State University. She aspires to create well-rounded, socially inclusive programs for each child by working towards the generalization of skills in the home, and in the community.

Suchitra Choudhury

Chief Executive Officer

Suchitra Choudhury

Chief Executive Officer

Suchitra Choudhury is the Chief Executive Officer of Early Autism Services Private Limited (EASPL) in India. She completed her ABA course sequence from the University of Florida and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Amanda Augustine

Chief Operations Officer

Amanda Augustine

Chief Operations Officer

Amanda Augustine is the Chief Operating Officer of Early Autism Services India. She joined EAS in 2021 as a Behaviour Technician and quickly showed the potential for working in an operational role. She is a gold medallist master’s degree holder in Social work from Christ University, Bangalore. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Minds College of Special Education, Mumbai.

Vincent Scarlata

Chief Financial Officer

Vincent Scarlata

Chief Financial Officer

Vincent Scarlata is the Chief Financial Officer at EAS and provides support to families throughout their relationship with EAS. He graduated from DePaul University with a finance and business management degree in 2010. He spent 6 years working as a client service specialist and account manager for a Chicago financial institution. He has also been a long time supporter of local nonprofit organizations that provide services to children and adults with autism and other disabilities.

Suneila Ceona Lewis

Chief Clinical Director

Suneila Ceona Lewis

Chief Clinical Director

Suneila Lewis has been working in the field for six years and continues to learn something new every day. Her interest in Applied Behavior Analysis began when she recognized the value placed on data—it allowed her to observe and validate the positive changes being made.

Vaishnavi P

Care Coordinator

Vaishnavi P

Care Coordinator

Vaishnavi serves as the Care Coordinator at Early Autism Ventures. She ensures seamless communication and collaboration between families, therapists, and the clinical team. With a strong academic background in biology and psychology, and hands-on experience working with autistic children in both India and the U.S. She brings a deep understanding of neurodiversity and individualized care. Her role focuses on overseeing client progress, coordinating care plans, supporting parent engagement, and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency. She is committed to early intervention and inclusive support systems that empower each child to thrive.

Ansu Alexandar

Clinical Director

Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru

Ansu Alexandar

Clinical Director

Ansu is the Clinical Director at Early Autism Services, Sahakarnagar branch, Bangalore. She completed her Master’s degree in social work, specializing in medical and psychiatric social work. Ansu is currently pursuing her certification to become a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA). She has rich experience working with a wide variety of clients, such as toddlers, adolescents, and neurodiverse children. She is very passionate about serving individuals and has a deep interest in learning new approaches and techniques emerging in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). She has a keen interest in perpetuating skill acquisition and behavior management, ensuring the success of clients and the satisfaction of families. She believes children making progress as a result of the successful and ethical application of ABA techniques is the most rewarding career.

Shilpa Thangal

Clinical Director

JP Nagar , Bengaluru

Shilpa Thangal

Clinical Director

Shilpa is the Clinical Director at EAS JP Nagar, Bangalore. She is a QBA candidate and has completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Jain University, Bangalore. Early on in her career, she discovered ABA therapy and has been devoted to it ever since. It is her passion to work with young kids and to help them become more capable and independent. Her aim is to spread awareness about Autism and ABA therapy within the community. During her free time, Shilpa enjoys cooking, traveling, and watching series

Anjali Theresa Mathew

Clinical Director

White field, Bangalore and Vijayawada

Anjali Theresa Mathew

Clinical Director

Anjali is the clinical director at EAV, Vijayawada. She completed her Master’s in Social Work (Medical & Psychiatry) from MV Shetty College, Mangalore. After completing her higher studies she started working in the field to help children with special needs and aims to advance in the field to help children live a happy life.

Anusree Devadas

Clinical Director

Yelahanka ,Bangalore

Anusree Devadas

Clinical Director

Anusree is a QBA (Qualified Behaviour Analyst) candidate with a strong interest in early intervention that began early in her career. She holds an undergraduate degree in counselling psychology and a postgraduate degree in applied psychology. During her studies and internship at a psychiatric hospital, Anusree was introduced to early intervention and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which sparked a deep passion for the field. Over the past seven years, she has been working with neurodivergent individuals, gaining valuable experience in supporting children to become more independent in their daily lives. Her passion lies in enhancing functional communication skills and fostering social inclusion for children. She is also deeply committed to understanding each child’s unique strengths and using them as a foundation to build confidence and promote personal growth for them. During her personal time, Anusree enjoys reading books, watching movies and series, painting, and spending time with animals

Supreet Batra

Clinical Director

Hyderabad

Supreet Batra

Clinical Director

Supreet Batra is the Clinical Director for Early Autism Ventures. She has a master’s degree in psychological counseling and approximately 8 years of experience dealing with a neurodiverse population ranging in age from 2.5 to 22 years old. She has worked in both schools and at home and has extensive expertise in a variety of settings, whether 1:1 or in groups. Supreet is passionate about behavioral therapy and is committed to developing tailored ways to promote skill development and behavior control. She enjoys working with teams and keeping up with the newest developments in applied behavior analysis (ABA). She derives immense satisfaction from seeing children improve through structured, ethical, and evidence-based therapies (ABA). Outside of work, Supreet enjoys baking and playing badminton

Vandna Sinha

Lead Occupational Therapist

Vandna Sinha

Lead Occupational Therapist

Ms Vandna is a Lead Occupational therapist at Early Autism Ventures, India. She has with approx. 11 years of working experiences. She carries her Master degree from SVNIRTAR, Odisha. Ms. Vandna is certified in Sensory Integration certification module 1 and 4 from university of southern California. She is also certified in Wheelchair training by WHO. She is certified in Brain Gym 104 and 112 , Crispiany movement program. and Oral Placement Therapy Level 1. She has a vast experience in working with children with neurodiversity. She believes that every child has a potential and we should provide equal opportunity to all. Also, she believes to empower the parents to become the best facilitator to their children.

Jijina

Clinical Director

HSR Bengaluru

Jijina

Clinical Director

Jijina C. is the Clinical Director at Bangalore and a QBA candidate. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Jain University. From an early age, Jijina knew she wanted to work with children, a passion that grew stronger with her love for her Intro to Psychology course .

Pema Doma

Clinical Director

Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore

Pema Doma

Clinical Director

Ms. Pema Doma is a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) candidate who began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, English Literature, and Sociology from Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore (2013–2015). She went on to earn her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from CMR University in 2017.

Sarah Elsa Abraham

Lead Speech Language Pathalogy

Sarah Elsa Abraham

Lead Speech Language Pathalogy

Sarah Elsa Abraham is a dedicated and compassionate speech-language pathologist whose educational journey began at Christian Medical College Vellore, where she completed her bachelor’s degree. Her time at the developmental pediatrics unit fueled her passion for specializing in speech-language pathology, leading her to pursue her master’s at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing in Mysore.

Kruthika Gopi

HR Lead

Kruthika Gopi

HR Lead

Kenn Jonathan is the Intake Coordinator at Early Autism Ventures Private Limited (EAVPL). He holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong. Kenn is passionate about working with children and began his career directly engaging with them before transitioning to the operations team, where he continues to make a meaningful impact through his coordination and communication expertise. Kenn plays a vital part in connecting families with the support they need, ensuring a smooth and compassionate intake process for every client. He loves engaging with parents, understanding their journeys, and serving as a bridge between families and the Early Autism Services team. He is deeply committed to fostering trust, empathy, and collaboration between caregivers and professionals, ensuring that each child receives personalized care and attention.

Kenn Jonathan

Inake Cordinator

Kenn Jonathan

Inake Cordinator

Aishwarya Nigam

Operations Manager

Aishwarya Nigam

Operations Manager

Aishwarya is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional who ensures that the daily operations at Early Autism Ventures run smoothly and efficiently. With a background in operations management and customer success, she focuses on creating seamless experiences for families and supporting the team in delivering quality care. At EAV, Aishwarya works closely with the clinical, finance, and support teams to streamline processes, enhance communication, and ensure every family's journey with us is positive and well-supported. She enjoys building systems that bring structure and clarity to the team's work while keeping empathy and collaboration at the heart of everything she does. Aishwarya holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing and a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Investment. Outside of work, Aishwarya enjoys exploring creative projects, organizing meaningful experiences, and finding simple ways to make everyday life more thoughtful and fulfilling.

MaKenzie Johns

Director

MaKenzie Johns

Director

Suchitra Choudhury

Chief Executive Officer

Suchitra Choudhury

Chief Executive Officer

Amanda Augustine

Chief Operations Officer

Amanda Augustine

Chief Operations Officer

Vincent Scarlata

Chief Financial Officer

Vincent Scarlata

Chief Financial Officer

Suneila Ceona Lewis

Chief Clinical Director

Suneila Ceona Lewis

Chief Clinical Director

Jijina

Clinical Director – Bengaluru, HSR

Jijina

Clinical Director – Bengaluru, HSR

Ansu Alexandar

Clinical Director – Bengaluru, Sahakar Nagar

Ansu Alexandar

Clinical Director – Bengaluru, Sahakar Nagar

Shilpa Thangal

Clinical Director – Bengaluru, JP Nagar

Shilpa Thangal

Clinical Director – Bengaluru, JP Nagar

Anjali Theresa Mathew

Clinical Director – White field, Bangalore and Vijayawada

Anjali Theresa Mathew

Clinical Director – White field, Bangalore and Vijayawada

Anusree Devadas

Clinical Director –Yelahanka

Anusree Devadas

Clinical Director –Yelahanka

Supreet Batra

Clinical Director – Hyderabad

Supreet Batra

Clinical Director – Hyderabad

Vandna Sinha

Lead – Occupational Therapist

Vandna Sinha

Lead – Occupational Therapist

Pema Doma

Clinical Director – Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore

Pema Doma

Clinical Director – Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore

Sarah Elsa Abraham

Lead – Speech Language Pathalogy

Sarah Elsa Abraham

Lead – Speech Language Pathalogy

Kruthika Gopi

Lead – HR

Kruthika Gopi

Lead – HR

Kruthika joined Early Autism Ventures’ operations team as a HR- Lead. She hold an MBA from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology. Outside of work, she enjoys playing badminton, diving into a good book, and exploring new destinations around the world.