Julia H. Fiebig (she/her) is assistant teaching professor at Ball State University in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) program. She is from Germany, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her primary focus is on applications of behavior science to organizational leadership, sustainability, and regenerative systems design—collaborating with leaders and organizations to cultivate values-informed, consensus-building, prosocial practices. As a practicing behavior analyst for over twenty years, Julia has a range of experience consulting and working internationally with clinical, educational, and other nonprofit and private organizations. As an educator, Julia is passionate about teaching young people values of inclusive and responsible community building across diverse cultural backgrounds. She has served on the climate change task force for the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, and currently serves on the board of special interest groups (SIGs) and ABAI’s Practice Board. Julia is dedicated to working on issues of environmental justice and contributing to wider application and dissemination of a compassionate behavior science, and she also finds joy in her craft as a musician and writer/composer. Read more about Julia and her work: www.weareconstellations.com

Christelle Gondat is a clinical psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over twenty years of experience supporting children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She is a doctoral candidate in behavioral psychology and works across functional assessment, behavior support, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Relational Frame Theory (RFT). She is strongly committed to the sharing of knowledge and provides training for both professionals and parents, guided by empathy, kindness, and clinical rigor, with the aim of supporting meaningful and sustainable change in everyday practice.

Evelyn (Evie) Gould (they/she) is a clinical behavior analyst and licensed clinical psychologist from Belfast, Northern Ireland—currently residing in Los Angeles, CA; where she lives with her partner and three cats. Evelyn is a scientist-practitioner working to empower others to build rich and meaningful lives through evidence-based, values-driven, affirmative, and culturally responsive practices. Evelyn specializes in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, autism, LGBTQIA+ mental health, and working with caregivers. Evelyn is also committed to lifelong learning and values-driven research, training, and mentorship. They have published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on autism, working with caregivers, student mental health, compassionate care, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and behavior analysis. Evelyn has served on a variety of task forces, committees, chapters, SIGs, and editorial boards within their professional communities, and was an associate editor for the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. Her work reflects personal and professional values of compassion, authenticity, social justice, and cultural humility. When not working, Evie finds joy in her community, feeding the birds in the garden, dancing, art and music, nature, and spending time at home in Ireland. Read more about Evie and their work: www.evelyngouldphd.com and www.weareconstellations.com

Barbara Kaminski has over 30 years of experience as a behavior analyst, with advanced training in the experimental analysis of behavior, organizational behavior management, and behavioral pharmacology. Currently, she trains and supervises certified behavior analysts and oversees all treatment planning. Her professional interests include professional development for early-career clinicians, values-informed ethical decision-making, and the contextual application of behavioral principles to real-world challenges. In her “spare” time, Dr. Kaminski serves on the Board of Directors and volunteers with a Northern Virginia nonprofit theater company dedicated to the inclusion of performers and crew of all abilities.

Natasha Marroquin is a behavior analyst and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in various contexts in the mental health and behavior analytic field. Her most extensive experience is supporting adults with DD/IDD across day programs, community settings, and residential environments. Many of the individuals she supports have experienced complex life challenges, including trauma. She takes a person-centered approach that emphasizes self-advocacy, independence, and meaningful choice. She also collaborates closely with agency staff, helping them build compassionate and practical skills to better support the people they serve. Natasha is based in Southern California. For more information visit rethynkcoach.com

Jessica is a behavior analyst and doctoral student who works in clinical settings and is developing a line of inquiry around educational, clinical, and interdisciplinary contexts. She is interested in contextual behavioral approaches, including ACT and RFT, and in how language, values, and context shape collaboration across disciplines and settings in everyday practice. She approaches this work as a learner, alongside others. Jessica was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the co-creator of the Collaborative Reflection and Action Toolkit (CART) and Mettle: A Zine for Thinking, Living, and Doing Data. 

Siri is a scientist-practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the field and a dedication to teaching applications of contextual behavior science. Primary emphases of her practice are providing complex case consultation focused on using RFT in early language intervention programs, and working with early-and mid-career behavior analysts, using ACT with a focus on values clarification and committed action. Siri is based in Baltimore, MD, USA. Her work is grounded in values of rigor, generosity, and kindness. You can read more about Siri and her work at www.siriming.com

Sylvie Claire Nguena, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA, is a Board-Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst, researcher, and autism advocate committed to culturally responsive and compassionate behavioral health care. Her clinical and advocacy work focuses on supporting adolescents and adults with autism and their families. She emphasizes culturally adapted interventions, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) with African immigrant families of individuals with autism. Dr. Nguena serves as a Board Member of The Arc Maryland, presents internationally, and is the co-author of the multilingual children’s book Marvelous Meghan: Our Big Sister. Through clinical leadership, advocacy, and scholarship, she advances inclusive, culturally grounded approaches to autism services. You can read more about Sylvie and her work at www.lewuhmarvelousmeghanfinc.org

Laurel Rankin is a Behaviour Analyst and founder of Concentric Assessment and Consultation, offering trauma-informed, holistic behaviour support grounded in Behaviour Analysis  and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She specializes in supporting children, youth, and caregivers with anxiety, regulation, and values-based change. Laurel is also a mother to a five-year-old and lives and works in the Comox Valley, where her personal and professional life are deeply interconnected. She gratefully acknowledges that this work takes place on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation and the surrounding Nations.