About Mindcolor Autism

Dr. Jennifer L. Austin is a behavior analyst with over 25 years of experience as a researcher and clinician. Her work focuses on applying behavior analysis in educational settings and underserved populations, including prisoners and children affected by trauma. She earned her Ph.D. from Florida State University and previously served as Professor and Head of Behavior Analysis at the University of South Wales in the UK. Now on faculty at Georgia State University, Dr. Austin has received international recognition for her contributions to the field, including the 2020 SABA award. She is a past president of the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis, current president-elect of the Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis, and Associate Editor for Behavior Analysis in Practice.

Dr. Alison Betz is the Vice President of Business Development and Senior Consultant at ABA Technologies, Inc. She holds a Ph.D. from Utah State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. A former faculty member at the Florida Institute of Technology and the University of Colorado, Dr. Betz has taught extensively in areas such as verbal behavior, OBM, and autism treatment. Her clinical and research interests include behavior-based safety, supervision and leadership, and evidence-based interventions for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. She has published widely, co-authored book chapters, and served on editorial boards for journals including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. At ABA Technologies, she continues to lead innovative efforts to advance the field of behavior analysis.

Daniel Conine, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Learning Sciences at Georgia State University, where he also directs the Applied Behavior Analysis programs. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology from the University of Florida. Dr. Conine has provided behavior-analytic services across clinical and research settings, focusing on early intervention, language development, and caregiver training. His research centers on improving interventions for children with autism and developmental delays, with emphasis on emergent learning, preference assessments, and the ethics and social validity of treatment. He has published widely and serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice.

Rose Griffin, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA, is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a passion for helping SLPs, BCBAs, and RBTs work together to support all autistic learners. She is the founder of ABA SPEECH, an organization dedicated to professional development that unites your team—and transforms communication through customized consultations, engaging trainings, and the ABA SPEECH Connection CEU Membership. Rosemarie is also the host of the popular ABA SPEECH Podcast, where she shares practical strategies. A highly sought-after speaker, she enjoys connecting with professionals at the local, state, and national levels. At the heart of Rosemarie’s work is the mission of ABA SPEECH: building better learner outcomes by better collaboration.

Dr. SungWoo Kahng is a Professor at Rutgers University, where he serves as Director of Academic Programs in Autism and ABA. He is the former Chair of the Department of Applied Psychology at Rutgers and previously held faculty and leadership roles at the University of Missouri and the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Kalamazoo College and his Ph.D. in behavior analysis from the University of Florida. Dr. Kahng is a New Jersey Licensed Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Behavior Analyst–Doctoral, and a Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. He has served on editorial boards for leading journals and held leadership roles in national behavior analysis organizations. Dr. Kahng’s research focuses on assessing and treating severe problem behavior, with broader interests in autism, employment, obesity, and aging. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and has mentored students and fellows across all levels of training.

Dr. Tiffany Kodak is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Marquette University, a licensed psychologist and behavior analyst, and a BCBA-D. She has over 30 years of experience working with children with autism and earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Louisiana State University. Dr. Kodak has served as Editor in Chief of The Analysis of Verbal Behavior and as Associate Editor for several journals, including JABA and Learning and Motivation. She has co-authored over 100 publications, with research interests in skill acquisition, verbal behavior, assessment-based instruction, and training future BCBAs.

Dr. Kathryn Peterson is an Associate Professor at Emory University School of Medicine and a clinical case manager in the multidisciplinary feeding program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She specializes in pediatric feeding disorders and has over 15 years of experience in assessment and treatment. Dr. Peterson earned her Ph.D. in behavior analysis from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she also served on the clinical and research faculty. She later directed an intensive feeding program at Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Jersey and held a faculty role at Rutgers University. She has published widely, secured research grants, delivered national and international trainings, and currently serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.