Mission

To advance awareness, development, and access to the practice of behavior analysis in the State of Tennessee by:

a) Encouraging the understanding of behavior analysis in academic, research, and the natural environments;

b) Supporting the design and application of effective behavioral procedures to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Tennessee

c) Serving as a professional reference group for those who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis;

d) Advising political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis

e) Organizing an annual conference that shall serve as a forum for the presentation of scientific and technological achievements, clinical practice, as well as for discussion of the affairs of the organization;

f) Publishing and distributing information on behavior analysis.

2026 Executive Committee

PRESIDENT

Danielle Buse
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PRESIDENT-ELECT

Kim Davison
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Early Career Representative

Amanda Powell
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EAST REGION REPRESENTATIVE

Amy Thomson
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MIDDLE REGION REPRESENTATIVE

Suzanne Wright
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WEST REGION
REPRESENTATIVE

Lindsey Swafford
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EAST REGION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Austin Rhea
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MIDDLE REGION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Blessing Emilola
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WEST REGION STUDENT OFFICER

Kristal Sanchez
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TABA Committees

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Zachary Stevens, Chair
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PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

Erin Szarka, Chair
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SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE

Ashton Fisher, Chair
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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

James Meindl, Chair
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PUBLIC POLICY & PRACTICE COMMITTEE

Pablo Juarez, Chair
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CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Michelle Hopton, Chair
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Zachary Stevens, Co-Chair
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Mollie Todt, CE Co-Chair
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ACE PROVIDER

Rachel Hopp
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Lexi Witkin
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TABA Communication Policy

All official TABA communications—whether directed to members or nonmembers—must be directly related to TABA’s mission, activities, or initiatives. These may include:

  • Organizational news and updates
  • TABA-sponsored events and programming
  • Membership-related matters
  • Research or professional opportunities endorsed by TABA

Advocacy efforts aligned with TABA’s goalsRequests to share content that does not align with this policy will be respectfully declined.