MISSION
The NJABA student committee’s mission is to provide opportunities for student growth and development, advocate for student participation in behavior analytic activities, and facilitate connections across universities in order to disseminate behavior analysis to the broader community. NJABA student committee mission is “promoting student growth and development.”
CORE VALUES
- Advocating for students and student participation in NJABA
- Facilitating connections between students in different behavior analysis university programs
- Promoting growth of students in the field of ABA
- Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among NJABA student members
GOALS
- Spread information about behavior analysis to current high school and college-level students
- Discuss the domains of behavior analysis, including training and job opportunities specific to the interests of students
- Facilitate networking opportunities for students and provide opportunities for professional development (e.g., guest speakers, workshops, participation in research opportunities)
- Disseminate research through a variety of activities (e.g., study groups/peer groups for BCBA supervision and exam)
- Arrange mentorship opportunities to students enrolled in different behavior analysis programs in NJ
- Collaborate with NJ-based university training programs to ensure students’ needs are being met
- Inform students of behavior analytic applications in fields beyond developmental disabilities (e.g., sports, health, addiction)
Leadership Committee
Cindy Moran Lora, M.A., BCBA
Jennifer Lopez-Ovalles, M.A., BCBA, LBA (NY)
Ingrid Rodriguez, M.A., FAQ Coordinator
2021 – 2022 Meetings
Video-conferencing is available for all meetings. The link is sent to workgroup members a few days prior to each meeting.
Meetings occur from 10am-12pm at Autism New Jersey, 500 Horizon Drive, Suite 530, Robbinsville, NJ (5 minutes from NJ Turnpike Exit 7A) unless otherwise noted.
MEETING DATES COMING SOON!
Please RSVP to the workgroup chair.
Interested, but unsure if you’d like to officially join? Come to a meeting to learn more and network with colleagues. All are welcome! For general inquiries, email info@njaba.org or 609-910-0394.
FAQ
Coming Soon!