RCS BOARD MEMBERS

Meet RCS Learning Center Board Members!

Denise Rizzo-Ranieri, M.S., Ed., President and Co-Founder, Chief of Design

Denise Rizzo-Ranieri, M.S. Ed.

President & Co-founder, Chief of Design & Innovation
RCS Learning Center

Denise Ranieri, M.S Ed., is the Co-founder and President of RCS Learning Center. While working in different organizations and settings serving children with developmental disabilities, Denise became passionate about wanting to provide higher quality services and education for children. She and her husband started RCS Behavioral & Educational Consulting, and Denise devoted her time to consulting with public school teachers and parents around the Boston area to design a handful of special education programs, which would set the foundation of RCS. Feeling that even more could be done for students with autism in the community, Denise and her husband opened RCS Learning Center in Natick.

Natalie Sandmann, B.S., Chief Operating Officer

Natalie Sandmann, B.S.

Chief Operating Officer
RCS Learning Center

Natalie Sandmann, B.S., is the Chief of Operations at RCS Learning Center. Natalie possesses extensive experience in both the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors, specializing in accounting, payroll and human resources. Natalie is also an active member of her community and plays an integral role in development, networking within the community to promote a consistent brand, and to acquire new partnerships and funding for the organizations.

Christina King, Ph.D., BCBA, LABA, Executive Advisor

Christina King, Ph.D, BCBA, LABA

Executive Managing Director & Chief of Research and Application
RCS Learning Center

Christina M. King, Ph.D, BCBA, LABA is the Executive Managing Director and Chief of Research and Application at RCS Learning Center. Chrissy has researched and presented at more than two dozen local and national conferences on a variety of topics related to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Her areas of expertise include Verbal Behavior and teaching communication, derived relations, staff training, and instructional design. Chrissy also currently serves as an adjunct professor at Simmons University in the Behavior Analysis Department.

Greg Boyle, M.S.W., MBA, Board Member

Greg Boyle, M.S.W., MBA

Regional Network Manager
Beacon Health Options

Greg Boyle, M.S.W., MBA, joined the RCS Board of Directors in early 2022 and is a former RCS Learning Center parent. Greg’s career has focused on providing supports to children and families, beginning his career as a social worker. He currently serves as a Regional Network Manager with Beacon Health Options. Greg holds an MSW in Social Work from Simmons University and an MBA from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.

Amy Fabiano, J.D., Board Member

Amy Fabiano, J.D.

Attorney
Bowditch & Dewey

Amy Fabiano, J.D., joined the RCS Board of Directors in 2024 and is a higher education attorney at Bowditch & Dewey. Amy counsels clients on the complex legal and compliance issues facing colleges, universities, and independent schools today in areas such as labor and employment, civil rights, and board governance. Amy is also actively involved with the Lexington Playcare Center and is an volunteer with the Newton Public Schools.

Eric Lousararian, B.S., Board Member

Eric Lousararian, B.S.

Managing Partner
CatenaLink Corp

Eric Lousararian, B.S., is an SMB Financial Consultant primarily focused on growth and M&A. He spent most of his career working in finance with tech startups and was recently the CFO at T3 Advisors and before that was a co-founder and Partner at Ignition Consulting. He specializes in strategic guidance and operational efficiencies to support the long-term goals of his clients.

Kenya Rutland, B.B.A., Board Member

Kenya Rutland, B.B.A.

Principal and Chief Enthusiasm Officer
KJR Consulting

Kenya Rutland, B.B.A., CEO KJR Consulting, is a persuasive facilitative leader who uses keen business acumen to build commitment and accountability among staff at all levels of any organization. Kenya has spent the last 20 years helping clients to achieve organizational health and clarity, creating diverse and equitable workplace cultures, and helping leaders and teams achieve collective results.

John Snyder, B.S., Board Member

John Snyder, B.S.

Principal
OneDigital

John Snyder, B.S., Principal at OneDigital, is an expert in strategic benefit design, carrier negotiation, alternative funding methods, employee communication options and HR technology solutions. With more than 20 years’ experience in the employee benefits and human resources industries.

Interested in joining the RCS Board of Directors?

We value the expertise of community members who are committed to helping students with autism thrive in their educational journeys. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please send us a note at advancement@rcslearning.org.