Our Team

Shannon Eeles

Managing Director

Shannon’s passion for working with children began while studying nursing science at university. A subsequent diagnosis of autism in the family triggered her journey to improving education and life outcomes for autistic children.

With over 20 years of experience in the field, Shannon has dedicated her career to helping families access the support they need, while pushing for systems that recognise and respond to the individual needs of every child.

At the heart of Shannon’s leadership is a deep belief: that every autistic child deserves the opportunity to learn the skills they need to define their own future. She is passionate about equipping families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to advocate for their children — and about ensuring the right support can be accessed when it matters most.

Karen McKinnon

National Clinical Director, Psychologist & Board Certified Behaviour Analyst

Working in the field since 1995 and with a career spanning three decades, Karen has been at the forefront of supporting children and families through evidence-based services that make a lasting and meaningful difference.

Her expertise includes diagnostic assessments, psychological and school consultations, and the supervision of behavioural intervention programs. She also leads professional development and staff training, equipping the team with the latest strategies and best practices. Having consulted both nationally and internationally, Karen is also a sought-after speaker and a published author.

Karen’s leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to empowering autistic children and their families through high-quality, individualised support.

Chris Stocco

Director of Operations

Chris has been an integral part of Autism Partnership since 2001, bringing over two decades of leadership and operational expertise to the organisation.

She oversees the day-to-day functions, ensuring systems, processes and teams work smoothly, while keeping the organisation firmly focused on delivering the highest quality service. Additionally, Chris also looks after finance and client enquiries.

With a genuine commitment to making a difference, Chris is known for her ability to get things done. She is dedicated to supporting families and creating systems and solutions that lead to meaningful, lasting outcomes for children.

Melissa Wall

Clinical Director Queensland, Developmental Psychologist & Board Certified Behaviour Analyst

Melissa brings over 25 years of dedicated experience supporting children with autism and their families, both in Australia and internationally. Throughout her career, she has worked across a wide range of settings—including early intervention and schools—developing a deep understanding of the unique needs of each child and family.

With a compassionate, child and family-centred approach, Melissa is a passionate advocate for early, individualised, and evidence-based support. She firmly believes that with support that is tailored to their unique needs, children can achieve so much.

Louise Baldwin

BCBA / Clinical Director

Louise Baldwin has been working with children with autism, implementing Applied Behavioural Analysis since 1998. She holds a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioural Analysis from St. Cloud State University. Louise held the position of Site Director at Autism Partnership’s UK office before moving to Sydney to take the role of Clinical Read more

Kathleen Franks

Head of Research & Curriculum and Behaviour Consultant

Kathleen Franks is a Behaviour Consultant at Autism Partnership’s Melbourne office. She has worked in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 1998 in a variety of settings, including home, school, kindergarten, childcare, high school and community programs. In 2004 she completed an 18-month internship at Autism Partnership’s Read more

Nadia Marussinszky

Speech & Language Pathologist / Behaviour Consultant BCBA

Nadia is a Speech & Language Pathologist and Behaviour Consultant at Autism Partnership’s Melbourne office. She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2009. In that time Nadia has has worked in a variety of settings in Australia and internationally, including home, school, kindergarten and childcare.

Ellen Schubert

Behaviour Consultant / BCBA

Ellen is a Behaviour Consultant at Autism Partnership’s Melbourne office. She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), with a Masters in Special Education specialising in Applied Behaviour Analysis, and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences. Ellen has been working in Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2011 across a variety of settings, including centre-based, home-based, and school environments.

Amelia Osbon

Behaviour Consultant

Amelia Osbon is a Behaviour Consultant at Autism Partnership’s Melbourne office. She has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2011 in London and Australia. In this time she has worked in centre-based, home-based and school-based settings, including the IDEA program. Amelia has completed her Bachelor of Science joint honours degree in Psychology and Sociology and is currently studying her Masters of Applied Behaviour Analysis through Queens University, Belfast.

Amber Newton

Behaviour Consultant

Amber Newton is a Behaviour Consultant at Autism Partnership’s Melbourne office. Amber completed a Bachelor of Public Health and Health promotion, majoring in Psychology in 2009 and has been working in the field of Applied Behavioural Analysis since 2008. Amber has experience in intensive home-based and centre-based programs, as well as educational settings including schools, kindergarten and day care.

Andrea Radcliffe

Senior Behaviour Consultant

Andrea Radcliffe is a Senior Behaviour Consultant and Family Services Mentor at Autism Partnership. She has worked in the field of Behaviour Analysis for over 20 years across Canada, Australia, and the United States, where she undertook a one-year internship at the Autism Partnership US office. Since then, she has worked as a Behavioural Consultant across home, centre, and school-based programs, Read more

Tiffany Vuong

Behaviour Consultant

Tiffany Vuong is a Behaviour Consultant at Autism Partnership’s Melbourne office. Tiffany completed undergraduate studies with The University of Sydney and has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2008. She has worked with children with ASD across a variety of settings in Sydney and Melbourne, including home, Read more

Priscilla Samuel

Behaviour Consultant

Priscilla Samuel is a Behaviour Consultant at Autism Partnership’s office in Melbourne. She has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2010, including a 12 month intensive internship in Autism Partnership’s head office in California. Priscilla supervises home based programs, centre-based intervention including Little Learners and the IDEA program, and Read more

Kate Joyce

Family Services Manager

Prue Hill

HR Manager