Speaker's Profile

Jillian Allen serves as the Director of Staff Development of Brightstone Transitions. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from Salve Regina University in Secondary Education. Jillian is currently working to obtain her master’s degree in human service administration from Bellevue University. Jillian began her career working in therapeutic boarding schools, where she found a passion for working with those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). After finding her passion, she then focused her efforts on becoming a Behavior Specialist where she helped middle and high school students improve their behavior in the school setting. While serving as Behavior Specialist Jillian provided direct intervention, created school safety protocols, and served as the Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention trainer. Jillian has also provided in-home supports to clients and families as a Case Manager and Supervisor with Boys Town of South Florida. While at Boys Town, she advocated for services for clients within their communities and provided parent support and training.

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