Our Leadership Team

Diliana Henry, MPA, BCBA

Chief Executive Officer

The world of ABA is a second career for me. After completing a master’s degree in Public Administration, I started my career in management consulting and transitioned to banking and corporate finance at JP Morgan Chase.

My husband and I founded BrightBloom Centers out of necessity for our son Alex. The organization, the people, and our commitment to make a difference became my passion and true calling. I wake up happy and excited every day to see what’s in store for us.

Val Ham-Davis

Director of Operations

Val is a well-rounded operations specialist with over ten years of experience working as a practice manager and medical biller and coder. She graduated from Delaware State University where she spearheaded several educational and environmental-based community support initiatives that remain active today.

She attributes her passion for ABA to early experiences as a day camp advisor for children with diverse needs. She’s made it her personal mission to engage in the expansion of ABA and autism support services across our state. When she’s not at work, Val is an avid archer, novice cook, loving wife, and mother of two spirited little boys.

Jennifer Adams, M.A., BCBA

Director of Clinical Services

Jen is a compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who obtained her Bachelor’s in Human Services from the University of Delaware and her Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University.

Jen has a strong passion for early intervention services and helping each child reach their highest potential. She believes that each child’s programs should be individualized and meet the needs and goals of each child and family. On the weekends, you can find Jen outside with her husband and two horses.

Wilmington Location 

Clara Tiedemann, M.Ed., BCBA

Director of Development

Clara Tiedemann is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for the past 9 years. She completed her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University. She has provided services to families in schools, homes, and center based settings. As a Behavior Analyst, Clara shows a special interest in parent training and collaboration of care. Outside of work you’ll often find Clara spending time with her husband and two children, listening to podcasts, and adventuring outdoors.

Milford Location

Samantha Donohue, M.Ed., BCBA

Clinical Manager

Samantha is a passionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who received her Bachelor’s of Behavioral Sciences and her Master’s of Special Education from Wilmington University. She continued her coursework at Penn State to obtain her BCBA certification.

Her commitment to promoting positive change in her client’s and family’s lives drives her passion for Applied Behavior Analysis. When she’s not at work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and German Shepherd.

Wilmington Location 

Morgan Lingo, M.S., BCBA

Clinical Manager

Morgan Lingo is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with five years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Morgan earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Shenandoah University where she studied Psychology. During her time at Shenandoah, Morgan had the opportunity to complete a practicum at a children’s discovery museum where she began to take interest in how children learn, combined with her passion for working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum.

She went on to graduate from Drexel University, earning a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has experience applying ABA in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, and group homes. Morgan’s current interests are clinic-based early intervention and trauma-informed care. She’s passionate about ABA because it gives her the opportunity to empower others in a multitude of ways.

Milford Location 

Kimberly Wenerd, M.Ed., BCBA

Clinical Manager

Kim is an enthusiastic Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at BrightBloom. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders at West Chester University and her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in autism at Ball State University.

Her passion for creating individualized learning plans and promoting meaningful outcomes for her clients and families began when she interned in an autism support classroom at Melmark. When she’s not dancing around the center, she can be found at the dog park with her two fur babies or competitively watching Jeopardy with her husband.

Wilmington Location

Damijta Wing, M.Ed., BCBA

Clinical Manager

Damijta began her journey with BrightbBloom Centers in 2019 as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and was recently promoted to Clinical Supervisor. Damijta holds a bachelor’s of Behavioral Science at Wilmington University with a certificate in Child Advocacy and a master’s of Applied Behavioral Analysis at Ball State University.

She is passionate about finding creative ways to encourage children to engage in the world around them and assisting children to reach their full potential. In her free time, Damijta loves having movie nights with family and creating art projects with her two boys.

Richard G. Allen PsyD, NCSP, BCBA-D

Diagnostic Services

Dr. Allen joined BrightBloom in 2021 to lead the Diagnostic and Psychological Assessments department.

Dr. Allen is also an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Educational Specialist Program (EdS) in the Department of School Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).  He also serves as a consulting psychologist for several behavioral health organizations.  He completed his doctoral degree in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and his BS and MS in psychology at Saint Joseph’s University.  Dr. Allen has presented frequently at regional and national conferences on program-wide positive behavior support, staff training, transition services, clinical outcomes in community services, treatment foster care, and social skills training for autistic individuals.

Prior to his current position at PCOM, Dr. Allen was the Director of Clinical Services at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, where he oversaw the clinical services for home, school, and community-based programs, serving both children and adults on the autism spectrum, as well as other developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns. He was also involved in Devereux’s program-wide-PBIS autism initiative and was a member of the training faculty for the Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology.