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.
Expert Speaker Series Events
September 2021 - May 2022
*In-person attendance for September-October is limited to Melmark staff only.
All other attendees will be virtual.
All events are from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
September 23, 2021: Melmark New England
Organizational Behavior Management: From Individual Employees to Organizational Outcomes
- Jill Harper Ph.D., BCBA-D
- Jennifer Ruane M.S., BCBA, LPC
- 3 Learning credits
October 14, 2021: Melmark New England
Dyad Assessment: Evaluating Students Instructional Needs
- Kylee Formento, M.A., BCBA
- Silva Orchanian, M.Ed., BCBA, LABA
- 3 Learning credits
November 18, 2021: Melmark Carolinas
Implementing Effective Secondary Transition Programs and Practices for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
- Valerie L. Mazzotti, Ph.D.
- 3 Learning credits
February 17, 2022: Melmark Pennsylvania
Moving from Colonial to Participatory Research Practices: Searching for Cusps
- Malika Pritchett, PhD, BCBA, LBA
- 3 Learning ethics credits
March 10, 2022: Melmark Pennsylvania
Strategies for Successful Supervision – Some Critical but Often Overlooked Skills
- Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D
- 3 Learning supervision credits
April 14, 2022: Melmark Pennsylvania
Leadership: Creating the Right Environment for Success
- John Austin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
- 3 Learning credits
May 18 2022: Melmark New England
Promoting Equity Through Our Practice
- Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH
- 3 Learning Credits
Contact Information
Melmark New England / Melmark Carolinas
Jill Harper, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA
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
Director of Professional Development and Clinical Training
Melmark Pennsylvania
2600 Wayland Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-325-2931
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