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Mission to Empower Future ABA Leaders
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Potential to Shape Tomorrow’s Scholars
Meet Our Founders
Nick Ascolese
Motivated by his passion for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and years of experience as a professor, Nick Ascolese founded the Shaping Super Scholars Foundation (SSSF) to help remove financial obstacles for students pursuing careers in the ABA field. Having worked closely with learners striving to balance tuition, supervision, and life responsibilities, Nick understands the challenges of staying committed in a demanding profession that relies on compassion and consistency. His vision is to build a community that uplifts and empowers future clinicians—reinforcing tomorrow’s leaders with the same care and dedication they bring to others.
Meet Our Founders
Sarah Ascolese
As the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of SSSF, Sarah Ascolese brings her background as a business owner in architecture and design and her degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to guide the foundation with both creativity and precision. Having supported Nick throughout his education and professional journey, Sarah has witnessed the dedication and long hours that go into becoming an ABA therapist. Inspired by that commitment, she is passionate about helping aspiring clinicians overcome financial and systemic barriers, ensuring that compassion and opportunity remain at the heart of the foundation’s mission.
Our Mission
Reinforcing tomorrow’s leaders in ABA.
The Shaping Super Scholars Foundation empowers students and early-career professionals in behavior analysis by providing scholarships, stipends, and access to educational resources. Our mission is to reduce financial barriers, inspire perseverance, and sustain the next generation of practitioners dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and other neurodivergent needs.
