Podcast Show notes: Episode 4!
Episode Number & Title: #4 Conference Reflections feat. Rising BCBA Crystal Salinas
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Episode Description:
In this episode Maryssa & guest speaker Crystal Salinas summarize and share takeaways from some of the talks they attended at the CalABA Conference, some of which include: Dr. Marlesha Bell on Culturally Responsive Mentorship and Supervision: A faculty and student perspective, What the Caregiver is Looking for in their BCBA with panel speakers- Kelly Birmingham, Michelle Heid, Judith Ursitti, and Jennifer Lucero, and Dr. Naima Bhana on Servicing diverse families using naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs).
Guest Speaker Bio:
Crystal Salinas graduated with her Masters in December 2022. She is currently living and working in the central coast of California. She's been in the field of ABA for 7 years, she found this field through her passion for helping others. She is currently a mid level supervisor at a great company, where they service clients with diverse needs in home and clinic settings. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys many self-care rituals, enjoying time with family and spending time outdoors.
Relevant Episode Resources:
California Association for Behavior Analysis https://calaba.org/
About Your Host:
Maryssa McKenzie, M.S., BCBA has worked in the field since 2014, starting out in the school districts, in-home, and center based locations. She traveled with the Global Autism Project in 2017 to Nicaragua with the SkillsCorps team to get international experience, and then she volunteered in 2019 with a center in Guatemala. Maryssa is passionate about working with children and ultimately loves facilitating social groups and working through effective behavior management interventions.
