Kelly Blosser, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director
Kelly is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Director of Life Connections Autism Services. Kelly graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health from Austin Peay State University in 2016 and then graduated with her Master of Arts in Professional Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2019. She now has more than 8 years of experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disorders in the home, clinical, community, and school settings. Kelly is passionate about spreading awareness of Autism and dedicated to advancing knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care in ABA therapy. She is committed to the dissemination of information for a more informed and inclusive community. In her free time, Kelly loves spending time with her family and working on her farm in Maryville, TN.
Ashley Merritt
Clinical Administrator
Ashley oversees the administrative and billing side of LCA’s ABA and SLP services. She handles everything from coordinating schedules and managing budgets to optimizing workflows and supporting our Behavior Analysts, Behavior Technicians, and Speech-Language Pathologists. Ashley is dedicated to making a positive impact on our clients’ lives through compassionate and effective administrative and billing practices. Outside of the office, Ashley enjoys spending time with her kids and friends, cars, and eating Mexican food!
Anna Jorgensen
Operations Administrator
Anna began her journey with Life Connections Autism Services as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), where she developed a passion for helping others. This experience eventually led her to transition into her current role as the Operations Administrator. Anna holds an Associate’s Degree in Human Services with a concentration in Social Work, which further fuels her commitment to supporting individuals and communities. Outside of work, Anna enjoys hiking with her dog Cricket, thrifting, and spending time with her family and friends.
