Rya Hardee-Fauth, assistant director of the autism spectrum program at the Howard Center since 2015, has been promoted to director of the program and a member of the center's leadership team.
A board-certified behavior analyst and licensed behavior analyst, Hardee-Fauth holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and and a Master of Education in special education and teaching, both from the University of Vermont.
"We are so pleased to welcome Rya as our new director of the autism spectrum program," CEO Bob Bick said. "We’re fortunate to have someone with Rya’s experience, expertise and leadership skills on our staff."