Ben is a doctoral-level board certified behavior analyst who completed his PhD in Special Education from Ball State University, earned his M.A.’s in ABA and Educational Psychology from Ball State University, and his B.A. in Psychology from Purdue University. He is an instructor for the ABA program at Ball State University and is the Principal and Founder of Collaborate ABA. Ben has been working in the field of ABA since 2003 and has been fortunate to work under the guidance of Dr. Susan Wilczynski, Dr. Carl Sundberg, Dr. Patrick McGreevy, Dr. Mark Sundberg, Dr. John Esch, Dr. Barbera Esch, and Dr. Peter Gerhardt. He has experience working with all ages in home programs, schools, and center-based therapy. Ben works with individuals of all ages; however, he specializes in working with adolescents and adults.

Andrew W. Gardner, PhD, BCBA-D has been serving families of children with behavioral challenges over the past 25+ years across clinic, home, school, and public settings in both English and Spanish. Dr. Gardner completed his BA undergraduate degree and MS graduate training in Psychology/School Psychology at Utah State University, completed an internship through the Fred S. Keller School (CABAS), his PhD through the University of Iowa, a pre-doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Gardner has also participated in various Maternal and Child Health Bureau funded Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities (LEND) programs and currently serves as the Training Director for the Arizona LEND program.

He is currently an Associate Professor at The University of Arizona in the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Dr. Gardner supervises a Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic, participates with the clinical team through The Children's Postinfectious Autoimmune Encephalopathy (CPAE) Center of Excellence at the UA Steele Center in Pediatrics, as well as serves children and families at Children’s Clinics for Rehabilitative Services as a co-director for the Autism Center of Excellence. He has peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations in the areas of evidence-based practices, as well as in the assessment and treatment of childhood problem behavior. Dr. Gardner’s research interests include functional analytic assessment of childhood challenging behavior, qualities of attention in Parent Management Training (PMT), parenting and cross-cultural treatment acceptability, and therapeutic bio-behavioral strategies for challenging behavior for children with diverse diagnoses.

Dr. Samantha Bergmann is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas. She co-directs the Training and Research: Autism Intervention Laboratory housed in the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center and co-directs a peer-mentoring program in Housing and Residential Life called UNT Collaborative Action for the Neurodiverse. Her research interests include applied and transitional questions related to procedural integrity, instructional efficacy and efficiency, stimulus control, and verbal behavior. Dr. Bergmann serves on the editorial boards for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice and is an Associate Editor for The Analysis of Verbal Behavior.  Dr. Bergmann has presented at state, regional, and national conferences and has published research in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Behavior Analysis in Practice, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, Psychological Record, the European Journal of Behavior Analysis, and Learning and Motivation.

Dr. Amanda N. Kelly, also known as Behaviorbabe, is a distinguished Behavior Analyst who serves as the Director of Adult Programs at The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment in Columbia, SC. With over two decades of experience in the field of ABA, Dr. Kelly is recognized for her work in advancing the field through real-life applications and ethical practices. She is an award-winning advocate who achieves meaningful and long-lasting change for countless children and adults. Her commitment to advancing the field and her innovative approach make her a sought-after voice in the ABA community. As a dynamic speaker and educator, Dr. Kelly continues to be a prominent and influential voice in this space.

Dr. Amy Foxman is the Founder and President of Ability ABA, PLLC, and is a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and certified Special and General Education Teacher. Throughout her career, Amy has worked extensively with individuals with autism and other disabilities, from early childhood to adult, in providing both direct and clinical consultant services in settings that include private clinics, early childhood centers, public and private schools, family and group homes, and hospitals. Amy enjoys using a compassionate and research-based approach to applied behavior analysis (ABA) as she partners with families and professionals to individualize programs for each individual’s success. Additionally, Amy was a reviewer for the recent publication of the University of North Carolina’s National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP) report Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults, and provides editing and content expertise in Special Education to Sage Publishing. She frequently presents at conferences and seminars. Amy received her Doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of North Texas, Master of Education degree with concentrations in Severe/Low Incidence Disabilities and Behavior Analysis from the University of Washington, and graduated Summa Cum Laude and with Honors from the University of Pennsylvania.

Janet Sanchez Enriquez, PhD, BCBA-D attended the University of North Carolina Charlotte as an OSEP scholar working under the mentorship of Dr. Rob Pennington. Her research interests include working alongside vulnerable and diverse populations promoting applied behavior analysis for teaching and learning through research and the development of culturally and linguistically diverse verbal behavior assessments and interventions. She is a founding member and Secretary of the non-profit the Mexican Organization of Practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis (Organización Mexicana de Practicantes del Análisis Conductual Aplicado, serves on the Board of Directors for the World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance, sits on the Executive Council for the Texas Association of Behavior Analysis and was previously the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division on Autism Developmental Disabilities DEI Student Liaison.

Andrew W. Gardner, PhD, BCBA-D has been serving families of children with behavioral challenges over the past 25+ years across clinic, home, school, and public settings in both English and Spanish. Dr. Gardner completed his BA undergraduate degree and MS graduate training in Psychology/School Psychology at Utah State University, completed an internship through the Fred S. Keller School (CABAS), his PhD through the University of Iowa, a pre-doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Gardner has also participated in various Maternal and Child Health Bureau funded Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities (LEND) programs and currently serves as the Training Director for the Arizona LEND program.

He is currently an Associate Professor at The University of Arizona in the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Dr. Gardner supervises a Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic, participates with the clinical team through The Children's Postinfectious Autoimmune Encephalopathy (CPAE) Center of Excellence at the UA Steele Center in Pediatrics, as well as serves children and families at Children’s Clinics for Rehabilitative Services as a co-director for the Autism Center of Excellence. He has peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations in the areas of evidence-based practices, as well as in the assessment and treatment of childhood problem behavior. Dr. Gardner’s research interests include functional analytic assessment of childhood challenging behavior, qualities of attention in Parent Management Training (PMT), parenting and cross-cultural treatment acceptability, and therapeutic bio-behavioral strategies for challenging behavior for children with diverse diagnoses.