Committees
As ORABA grows, we are beginning to form committees and programs related to various behavior analytic issues in the state. We would love to have your participation! Please read about the committees below and fill out the form if you would like to participate.
Ambassador's Committee
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The Ambassador's Committee aims to disseminate information about ABA to relevant groups outside our field, with a set introduction to ABA that can be presented to any group followed by a short presentation about the application of ABA relevant to that group. We are working on materials and selecting target audiences right now and would love your assistance. If you are interested in either preparing materials or presenting to audiences, please fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly.
Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected]
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School Committee
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ORABA's School Committee is dedicated to help Oregon public schools gain access to ABA providers and support for students and teachers currently receiving ABA services, as well as participating in local collaboration groups and assisting with the creation of formal procedures related to ABA in schools.
Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected]
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Conference Committee
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ORABA's conference committee organizes our yearly ABA conference (in October) and includes planning all aspects of the event (theme, guest speakers, location, food, sponsors, parent and student opportunities, materials, brochure, CEU setup, etc.) It meets approximately once a month via zoom.
Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected]
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Public Policy Committee
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This committee is working on legal issues related to the regulation of the practice of ABA in the state.
Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected]
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DEI
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ORABA's DEI Committee is dedicated to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ORABA as well as in the practice of ABA in the state of Oregon.
Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected]
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Fundraising Committee
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ORABA's Fundraising Committee works to help provide funding for ORABA and disseminating ABA in Oregon.
Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected]
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Directors/Leadership Group
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ORABA's Director's and Leadership Group is a place where clinical directors and other leadership positions can connect with other ABA leaders in the state.
Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected]
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Committee Chair Members
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Alexandra McCallen, BCBA, LBA
Fundraising Committee Co-Chair [email protected]
Alexandra McCallen is a bilingual (French and English) Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 18 years of experience designing behavior-analytic/ educative programs for individuals with Autism and other developmental needs. As of 2002, Alexandra worked with individuals with Autism and related disorders in home settings, while pursuing her B.S. in Psychology from Mary Washington College. After graduation with that degree in 2004, Alexandra began working for a private day school, as a Lead In-Home Therapist in their after-school ABA program. Alexandra provided direct services to students, who ranged in age from 1.6 to 16 years of age, enrolled in the regular and grant programs. She also fostered close relationships with several public educational districts, in order to advocate and promote client success in school settings.
Alexandra has experience in a variety of fields: ABA, Special Education and Fundraising/ Development. Alexandra was instrumental in helping to grow the Washington Association for Behavior Analysis (WABA) to what it is today. She is passionate about the dissemination of behavior analysis, to increase awareness and care in Oregon, and beyond, as well as strengthening the community as a whole.
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Michelle Sherbon, BCBA, LBA
Leadership Group Chair [email protected]
Michelle moved to Oregon in 2016 where she was hired at LifeStance Health. Michelle served as Conference Committee Chair multiple years and was on the Board Of Directors as ORABA's President from 2020-2022. Currently Michelle leads the Directors/Leadership Group and serves as an advisor to the board.
Outside of ABA, Michelle loves being outdoors in nature and enjoys backpacking trips, kayaking adventures and summiting mountains in the PNW.
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