HOPE's Advisory Committee

Allen Finney, M.Ed., B.C.B.A.

Allen has been working with individuals with developmental disabilities for close to 10 years. He was a supervisor for the Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens before moving to Gainesville to earn a Master of Education degree from the University of Florida. Currently, Allen teaches special education at Talbot Elementary School and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for Behavior Analysis Support Services, Inc. (BASS). Allen also works with a delightful young man who has the diagnosis of autism. He has been bringing him to HOPE for many years and marvels at his joy and accomplishments with the horses.