Maggie Hackett works as the managing behavior analyst for Trellis Services in the Hunt Valley region. Maggie began her career with Trellis Services in 2012, working as an early intervention instructor for the autism waiver program. During her undergraduate studies, acting as an intern at the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, Maggie was largely involved in adult programs, social skills, and vocational training programs. Through this experience, she fell in love with the world of ABA and the field of autism support. Subsequent to receiving dual bachelor’s degrees in interdisciplinary health services and autism behavioral sciences from Saint Joseph’s University in 2014, she began working at the Trellis School, a non-public learning environment for children with autism and other communicative disorders. While working at the Trellis School from 2014-2019, she held multiple positions and roles, supporting students in kindergarten to 12th grade. At Trellis Services, she furthered her passion in the field of autism education and applied behavior analysis, going on to receive a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, with emphases in behavior analysis and autism spectrum disorder, at Ball State University in 2018. Maggie is a member of both the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis. 

“One thing I love about ABA is seeing the look of pride and confidence on a client’s face when they finally achieve a goal we have been working on. The journey is often eventful, but their pride and success make every second worth it!”

Anne McHugh is a licensed behavior analyst in the state of Maryland who has worked with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs in school, clinic, and home settings since 1998. Prior to joining Trellis, she managed her own ABA-focused private practice in the Baltimore area for eight years, while providing consultation to families, other ABA companies, schools, and school systems. She also provided supervision to those pursuing BCBA certification. Anne earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Loyola University, a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Towson University, and a graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis from The University of North Texas. She serves as a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, and the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis.

“Children bring joy to my life each day. This fuels my passion to apply the science of behavior analysis to improve a child’s life.”

Suzanne Heid leads educational and clinical programming at Trellis. She holds a master’s degree in school counseling psychology from Western Maryland College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Suzanne began her career at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and has more than 15 years of professional experience designing and implementing highly successful treatment programs that meet the academic and behavioral needs of children with autism. Suzanne is a board certified behavior analyst and is trained in the implementation of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), an assessment used in diagnosing children with autism.

“As both a parent and a leader at Trellis, I’m proud of our team’s ability to tap into and cultivate what makes each child unique, as we work with families to make life more manageable and give their kids the best path forward. I’m passionate about our work here and humbled every day by the insight and success stories of the Trellis team.”