Ethics Committee Members

Meet the BlueSprig Ethics Committee

Cynthia Owens, M.S., BCBA
Vice President of Clinical Services
Alex Tomei, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Director of Clinical Standards
Gina Bates, MA, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director
Diana Powell, MS, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Initiatives Manager
Runako Teri-Savage, MSN, RN, CPN
Vice President of Operations
Landon Cowan, MA, BCBA
Clinical Director
Laurel Domino, MS, BCBA
Senior Clinical Supervisor
Masa Nasief, MS, BCBA, LBA
Senior Clinical Supervisor
Kaitlyn Sols, RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Robin Boyette
Director of Human Resources Employee Relations
Shelby Banez
RBT
Margaret Jolea Blackwelder
Clinical Director
Sierra Carpenter
Associate Clinical Director
Jasmine Harrell-Broussard
Clinical Director
Megan Jacques
Clinical Supervisor
Brittany Nowlin
Senior Clinical Director

Cynthia Owens, M.S., BCBA

Vice President of Clinical Services

As Vice President of Clinical Services at BlueSprig, Cynthia Owens is responsible for supporting and upholding high-quality standards of care for the clients and families we serve. Through collaboration and teamwork across departments, Cynthia supports alignment with the organization’s mission and values to produce meaningful client outcomes.

Cynthia earned her Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from California State University, Stanislaus. She began her career supporting clients through ABA treatment more than 20 years ago. Cynthia has delivered presentations and workshops at state, national, and international conferences on topics such as social skills, early intervention, staff training, and caregiver collaboration. Prior to joining BlueSprig, Cynthia led a curriculum development team and regularly worked with a group of subject matter experts to support the development of training modules, goal banks, caregiver engagement activities, and other resources to assist clinicians in their work to maximize treatment outcomes.

Cynthia is passionate about building resources to support high-quality treatment for clients across their lifespan. She is equally passionate about training and mentoring new clinicians in the field. Outside of work, Cynthia enjoys spending time with her family in her home state of California.

Runako Teri-Savage, MSN, RN, CPN

Vice President of Operations

As Vice President of Operations at BlueSprig, Runako Teri-Savage is responsible for executing strategic growth, tactical support, and efficient delivery of client services within her area. Runako brings 20 years of health care experience, focusing on care in the pediatric community. She has experience leading operations in medical day treatment clinics, school health services, and the pediatric home health space.

Runako has been with BlueSprig since 2019, guiding daily operations and accomplishing strategic initiatives as Director of Operations. Prior to BlueSprig, she served as Area Clinical Director and Area Director of Operations, where she led the Florida and Louisiana regions in the care of medically fragile children and adults. As a Registered Nurse, Runako values the integral balance between operational performance, clinical quality, and service excellence. She is passionate about growing and developing her team and believes in creating a culture where continuous process improvement is the foundation for area expansion.

Runako earned her nursing degree from Advent Health University and holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Executive Leadership from Chamberlain University. She is a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse and a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Runako lives in Central Florida with her husband, two boys, and Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Margaret Jolea Blackwelder

Clinical Director

Hi, I’m Margaret-Jolea! I am a BCBA, LBA, and Clinical Director living in Charlotte, North Carolina, I am also a Charlotte Native! Go Panthers! I attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and obtained my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Upon graduating, I began working as an RBT for a pediatric clinic providing 1:1 ABA therapy for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. I graduated from Arizona State University with my master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. When I passed my BCBA exam in February of 2020, I transitioned into an analyst role. I have experience in clinic settings, in home settings, pre school settings, community settings, and telehealth. I have also mentored students as they pursue their BCBA certification. I have extensive experience in the following: functional communication training, parent communications, severe behaviors, assessments, PFA, and early intervention. My passion in ABA is helping learners find their voice and to become more independent in everyday life. When I am not implementing ABA, you can find me relaxing with my goldendoodle, spending time with my family, or traveling the world!