Nancy Marchese, Ph.D., C.Psych., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA-D in

Nancy Marchese, Ph.D., C.Psych., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA-D

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Adjunct Professor at Endicott College
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nancy Marchese is the CEO of Breakthrough Autism, a center she founded to provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment. With experience dating back to 1998, she is a dually registered Clinical Psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D), focusing her career on improving the lives of children with autism and their families across Ontario.

Nancy dedicates her time outside of her clinical practice to advancing her field. She actively mentors future professionals by speaking at universities and contributes to policy-making through her work with organizations like the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA), where she is a Past-President. Her recent activities include speaking engagements at various professional conferences.

Unique fact: Nancys dual registration as both a Psychologist and a doctoral-level BCBA-D is a combination of expertise considered relatively uncommon in her profession.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Adjunct Professor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

Topics Nancy cares about

Applied Behavior Analysis
Her entire career since 1998 has focused on ABA. She founded Breakthrough Autism, has published research, and presents at international conferences on the topic.
Autism Advocacy
She has served on the Ontario Scientific Expert Taskforce for the Treatment of ASD and frequently speaks to government bodies and media about the needs of autistic individuals.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Adjunct Professor
Endicott College
12-2015
Chief Executive Officer
Breakthrough Autism
11-2014 - 10-2023
Clinical Supervisor
Dalton Associates
11-2014 - 12-2015
Clinical Associate
J + M Professional Services
9-2011 - 11-2014
Executive Director and Founder
Breakthrough Autism
In the press

Media appearances

Dr. Nancy Marchese: Transforming Care for Children With Autism. Featured in Global Healthcare Magazine
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A Discussion and Steps Forward for Behavior Analysts (co‑authored by Nancy Marchese, Endicott College). Featured in International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education (IEJEE)
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Education
2017 - 2021
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Van Loan School at Endicott College
2002 - 2005
Masters of Psychology
University of Nevada, Reno
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