Hopeful Journeys Educational Center
Kristina Valenza is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education and behavioral analysis. Currently serving as an ABA at Hopeful Journeys Educational Center since January 2022, Kristina works closely with students aged 3-22 with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, collecting and recording essential data related to individualized goals. Additionally, Kristina has been a Dance Instructor at Melrose Dance Academy since September 2017. Previous experience includes a role as a Sales Associate at RITE AID from November 2017 to January 2018. Kristina holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMass Boston (2020-2022) and is pursuing a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College since September 2023. Educational background also includes attendance at North Shore Community College, Wakefield Memorial High School, and Matignon High School.