Karisa Nielsen

Karisa Nielsen has extensive experience in educational and therapeutic settings, primarily focusing on children with autism and developmental disabilities. Currently serving as an Early Intervention Therapist at Firefly Autism since June 2019, Karisa previously held various roles at Spectrum Academy, starting as a paraprofessional and advancing to first-grade and self-contained class teacher. Additional roles include Assistant House Manager at North Eastern Services NES, where Karisa managed staff and finances for clients with disabilities, and ABA Therapist positions at both Alternative Behavior Strategies and Alliance Health Care. Prior experience also includes administrative and teaching roles at KinderCare, culminating in the position of Assistant Director. Karisa holds a degree in University Studies with a focus on Early Childhood/Special Education and Autism from Brigham Young University - Idaho and an Associate of Arts from Normandale Community College.