(LIVE Rejected 2025 – Dec 17 at 130pm EST) Redefining Success in ABA: Leadership, Innovation, and Community Growth

Redefining Success in ABA: Leadership, Innovation, and Community Growth explores how professionals can expand their impact beyond traditional clinical roles in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This session examines evolving definitions of success in the field, emphasizing leadership, entrepreneurship, and community engagement as essential to meaningful progress.

Presented by Jeron Trotman and Kelly Baird, this session draws from their shared work across initiatives such as BMBA (Black Men in Behavior Analysis), ABAVerzus, and the Behavior Technician Association (BTA). These platforms serve as models for redefining what leadership looks like in ABA by promoting equity, inclusion, and community-driven professional development.

Attendees will gain insight into the power of mentorship, collaboration, and intentional representation across roles and identities in the field. Through storytelling, strategy, and interactive discussion, participants will be invited to rethink the traditional career ladder and explore new, sustainable ways to create lasting impact in behavior analysis.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key challenges and opportunities in ABA related to leadership, representation, and equitable career advancement.
• Describe how collaborative initiatives like BMBA, ABAVerzus, and BTA model inclusive leadership and expand access to professional growth.
• Analyze the impact of mentorship, community-building, and professional networks on long-term success in ABA.
• Apply leadership and advocacy strategies that foster inclusive, community-centered growth within their own practices and organizations.

Jeron Trotman, MS, is a highly skilled, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). He earned his Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in ABA from Purdue University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire.

Dedicated to increasing diversity and representation in ABA, Jeron has made significant contributions to the field. He excels at building strong relationships with clients and caregivers, creating a supportive environment for all involved.

Jeron is the President and Founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA), where he enhances the presence and representation of Black men in the field, promoting diversity and inclusion. He is also the Founder of ABAVerzus Block Party, an organization redefining community engagement in ABA through vibrant experiences.

An active member of several professional organizations, including Black Men in Behavior Analysis the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts and the Georgia Association of Behavior Analysis, Jeron’s interests include creating community, empowering the next generations of clinicians, and making a lasting impact in the field of ABA. He resides in Atlanta, GA.