Meet The Team
Nancy Clements, MA, CCC-SLP
Executive Director, Social Cognitive Specialist
Nancy Clements is a Speech and Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She became highly interested in Social Thinking in 2000 when she founded Camp Compass, a unique summer experience for individuals with social communication challenges. Nancy was the former Program Manager of the Social Thinking® and Communication Services program at the Stern Center for Language and Learning in Williston, Vermont. While serving in that role, she developed a comprehensive Social Thinking program that served over 60 children weekly. As the Director of Michelle Garcia Winner’s East Coast Clinical Training Program (Level 1A) and as a member of the Social Thinking® Training and Speakers Collaborative, Nancy is dedicated to delivering high-quality training to professionals in schools and clinical settings. Click here to read more about Nancy.
Jennifer Hersey, MSW, LICSW
Social Cognitive Therapist
Jennifer came to Social Thinking® Boston (STB) as an intern while studying for her master’s degree. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communications from Emmanuel College and a master’s degree in Social Work from Boston College. While working as a direct care counselor at a premier residential program Jennifer was introduced to Social Thinking®. She was quickly drawn to the methodology as a young professional and began implementing the curriculum within various settings. Prior to attending graduate school Jennifer worked as an in-home behavior specialist. During this time, she assisted with the development and implementation of evidence-based behavioral intervention plans within home-based settings. She has used this experience to assist her clients with developing functional ways to utilize this methodology within their lives and outside of the treatment room. Jennifer has completed the Social Thinking® Clinical Training Program (Level 1A).
Elisabeth Massina, MSW, LMSW
Social Cognitive Therapist
Elisabeth is a Licensed Master Social Worker who resides in New York City. Liz received her undergraduate degree in psychology at Villanova University and latter attended New York University’s Silver School of Social Work where she received her master’s degree in clinical social work. Liz has been a part of Social Thinking® Boston since its opening where she worked as an assistant coach and later ran the summer CIT Program. Liz has experience working with children and adults in various settings including camps, schools, and inpatient units where she incorporated Social Thinking strategies in conjunction with other treatment modalities. She was previously employed at a private school for twice-exceptional children where she counseled middle and high school students and taught their transition to adulthood program. Living out of state, Liz sees all her clients remotely but looks forward to her monthly trips to the Boston clinic!
Shelby Bronfman, MS, CCC-SLP
Social Cognitive Therapist
Shelby is a Licensed Master Speech Pathologist who resides in Boston. Shelby received her undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing sciences at George Washington University and went on to attend New York University where she received her Master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Shelby has worked in numerous settings across the field including schools, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and with the deaf and hard-of-hearing population. She was drawn to the Social Thinking Methodology and wanted to be more involved in its teaching. She is so happy to be a part of the STB team!
Kendra Hennegen, MS, CCC-SLP
Social Cognitive Therapist
Kendra is a clinically certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) from Huntington Beach, California. She received her undergraduate degree in Child & Adolescent Development from Point Loma Nazarene University. After working for three years as a preschool teacher, she moved to Boston to obtain a master’s degree from Boston University in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Since graduate school, Kendra has worked as an SLP for Camp Alsing and Lawrence Public Schools. Kendra is very passionate about Social Thinking® and loves being a part of the Social Thinking® Boston team.