Team

Hannah Samford, Program Manager

Ms. Samford joined NBA’s Jordanian affiliate, The Star Project (TSP), in August 2017 as a Program Manager. She has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2011, when she secured an entry level ABA Therapist position at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. There, she gained experience in supporting individuals across a variety of clinical profiles, ages, and settings.  

Ms. Samford earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012. While working at CARD, she was promoted to a Senior Therapist position and then transitioned into the Remote Clinical Services department, where she provided individualized services to learners in Scotland, Greece, and Jordan. Originally from Texas, she has lived and worked in Jordan since October 2014. 

In December 2017, Ms. Samford completed her M.A. in ABA with an Emphasis in Autism from Ball State University. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since February 2019. In addition to her Program Manager role, Ms. Samford has been TSP’s Compliance and Ethics Coordinator since February 2021.