Our Team

Meet the Experts Behind Connecticut’s Specialized Community-Based Disability Services

The quality of community-based disability services depends on the experience, training, and dedication of the people providing support.

At The Supported Living Group (SLG), our multidisciplinary team brings together clinical professionals, rehabilitation specialists, program leaders, and experienced community support professionals dedicated to helping individuals with:

  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Developmental disabilities

  • Complex behavioral and functional support needs

Our team supports individuals throughout Connecticut through:

  • Connecticut ABI Waiver I & II services

  • Connecticut ASD Waiver services

  • DDS Home and Community-Based Services

  • Private pay disability supports

  • Community-based rehabilitation programs

Our approach combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and person-centered support to help individuals achieve greater independence, community participation, and quality of life.

Community Rehabilitation Experts

  • Christopher Brisson,  Brain Injury Expert, ASD Service Expert, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut

    Christopher Brisson

    Founder & President

  • Kimberly Brisson,  Brain Injury Expert, ASD Service Expert, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut

    Kimberly Brisson, BSA

    Vice President

  • Jamie Arber, MA, LPC, CBIS-T, CAGCS – Neurodiversity and Brain Injury Clinical Consultant in Connecticut

    Jamie Arber, MA, LPC, CBIS-T, CAGCS

    Executive Director

  • Christi Thomas, Brain Injury Expert, Mental Health Waiver Service Expert, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut

    Christi Thomas, BA

    Director of Operations

Clinical Services Team

  • Michelle Brisman, PhD, Neuropsychologist, Brain Injury Expert, ASD Clinician, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Dr. Michelle Brisman, Ph.D

    Neuropsychologist

    Director of Clinical Services

  • Bonita Austin, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, ABI Waiver CBT, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Bonita Austin, MS, OTR/L

    Occupational Therapist

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

  • Tracy Gomes, MA, OT, ABI Waiver CBT, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Tracy Gomes, MA

    Occupational Therapist

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

  • Samantha Moseley, MS, BCBA, ABI Waiver CBT, ASD Waiver Clinician, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Samantha Moseley, MS, BCBA

    ASD & ABI

    Clinical Support Specialist

  • Olivia Dorsey, OTD, OTR/L

    Occupational Therapist

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

  • Joslyn Tellier, MS, BCBA

    Clinical Support Specialist

Eastern Region

  • Brittany Ritter, BFA, Director of Home Care Services, Eldercare Services, ASD Waiver Services, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Brittany Ritter, BFA

    Director Home Care Services

  • Tracy Brule, BM, Eastern Regional Manager of ABI Waiver, PCA, and Eldercare services in Connecticut.

    Tracy Brule, BM

    Eastern Regional Manager

  • Justin Higgins, CT ABI Waiver, CT PCA Waiver, CT MFP Waiver, Program Coordinator.

    Justin Higgins

    Program Coordinator

  • Rebecca Baitch

    Program Coordinator

  • Brooke Barwick

    Program Coordinator

  • Heather O'Reilly

    Executive Assistant

Central Region

  • Gerry Zarra, BA, Central Regional Manager of CT ABI Waiver Services, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Gerry Zarra, BA

    Central Regional Manager

  • Audrey Williams, CT ABI Waiver Program Manager, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Audrey Williams

    Program Manager

  • Joshua Shapiro, BS,  CT ABI Waiver and CT ASD Waiver Program Manager, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Joshua Shapiro, BS

    Program Manager

  • Joseph R. Kierwiak IV, Program Manager, CT ABI Waiver, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Joseph R. Kierwiak IV

    Program Manager

  • Sarah Speers,  CT ABI Waiver Program Manager, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Sarah Speers

    Program Manager

Southern Region

  • Roberta O'Donnell, CT ABI Waiver and CT ASD Waiver Program Manager, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Roberta O'Donnell, BA

    Regional Manager

  • Lennea Dawson, BA, CT ABI Waiver Program Manager, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Lennea Dawson, BA

    Program Manager

  • Jennifer O'Brian, CT ABI Waiver Program Manager, Disability Support Expert in Connecticut.

    Jennifer O'Brian

    Program Manager

  • Iris Bell

    Program Manager

Administration

  • Kelly Gardner, AS, Administrative Resource Manager, The Supported Living Group.

    Kelly Gardner, AS

    Administrative Resource Manager

  • Sue Ferrari, Human Resources Manager, The Supported Living Group

    Sue Ferrari

    Human Resources Manager

  • Frances Mateo-Algarin, Human Resources Coordinator, The Supported Living Group.

    Frances Mateo-Algarin

    Human Resources Coordinator

  • Sarah Albert, Office Supervisor

    Sarah Albert

    Office Supervisor

  • Denise Swabby, Office Administrator, The Supported Living Group

    Denise Swabby

    Office Administrator

  • Nicole Caron, Office Assistant, The Supported Living Group

    Nicole Caron

    Office Assistant

  • Ewa Jewiak, Administrative Assistant, The Supported Living Group

    Ewa Jewiak

    Bethany Region

    Administrative Assistant

  • Mary Orsi, Administrative Assistant, The Supported Living Group

    Mary Orsi

    Avon Region

    Administrative Assistant