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.