Melmark offers educational programs for parents, staff, and professionals in the communities we serve throughout the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeastern regions. Our Expert Speaker Series in behavior analysis draws speakers from the top of the field, who present on a variety of topics.
*Presentations are open to the public as well as Melmark employees. Registration is required.
All CEU credits are free for Melmark staff and their families. External attendees who wish to attain CEU credits are required to purchase on the speaker registration link.
All events are from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
EXPERT SPEAKER SERIES 2025
From Dilemma to Deliberation: Tools for Ethical-Decision Making
May 1, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hybrid. In-Person at Melmark New England’s Training Center or Virtually.
3 CEUs
Christen Russell, PhD, BCBA-D, LBS, LBA
Email Judy Murphy to register and attend.
Judy Murphy
Executive Assistant
jmurphy@melmarkne.org
978-654-4396
Contact Information
Melmark New England / Melmark Carolinas
Jill Harper, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA, CDE®
Senior Director of Professional Development, Clinical Training, and Research
Melmark New England
461 River Road
Andover, MA 01810
978-654-4300
Melmark Pennsylvania
Jennifer Ruane, MS, BCBA, LPC, CDE®
Director of Professional Development and Clinical Training
Melmark Pennsylvania
2600 Wayland Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-325-2931
Past Speakers
Past Presenters
Past Speakers
Below, you’ll find a video from recent Expert Speaker Series events held at Melmark. Click on “play button” to see the full presentations.
Jill Harper, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA
Bridging the Gap: Application of the Scientist-Practitioner Model
Matthew Brodhead, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Assistant Professor, Michigan State University
Organizational Ethics
Jonathan C. Baker, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Western Michigan University Applied Behavior Analysis and Aging
Peter Dams, Ph.D.
Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management and Strategic Planning
Valbona Demiri, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Justin Leaf, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Using Evidence-based Practice to Increase Social Skills in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Patrick C. Friman, Ph.D., ABPP
Dealing with Difficult People
Sean Casey, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Assessment and Treatment of Children with Feeding Problems
David J. Cox, Ph.D., M.S.B., BCBA
Exploring Ethical Decision-Making
Jessica E. Frieder, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Transforming Your Classroom with Response to Intervention