Leadership & Staff

See below for a listing of CalABA's Board of Directors, 2026 - 2027.

Board of Directors, 2026 - 2027

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Joyce Tu

Ph.D., BCBA-D

President

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Marianne Jackson

Ph.D., BCBA-D

President-Elect

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Valerie R. Rogers

Ph.D., BCBA-D

Past President

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Elizabeth Herrera Knapp

M.A., BCBA

Secretary/Treasurer

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Danyelle Beal

Ph.D., BCBA

Diversity Chair

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Elizabeth Meshes

Ph.D., BCBA-D

Conference Chair

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Heather Cobb

Ed.D., BCBA-D

Conference Chair-Elect

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Jessika Feil

MA, BCBA

Past Conference Chair

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Lusineh Gharapetian

Ph.D., BCBA-D

Professional Standards Chair

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Penelope Schenkkan

Ph.D., BCBA-D

Public Policy Chair

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Daniel Mendoza

M.S., BCBA, LBA

Professional Liaison

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Denice Rios

Ph.D., BCBA-D

Academic Chair

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Alyssa Wilson

Ph.D., BCBA-D, ICGC-I

Academic Liaison

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Blanca Castellanos

M.S., BCBA, LBA

PR / Marketing Chair

Staff

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Shirli Driz

Executive Director

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Lisa Flaherty

Executive Assistant &
Operations Coordinator

Elections

Board members play a vital role in providing policy development, leadership and oversight for the organization. The Board of Directors not only helps keep CalABA connected to the behavior analytic community at large, but is responsive to its needs as well.

  • What does the CalABA Board do?

    Board members play a vital role in providing policy development, leadership and oversight for the organization. The Board of Directors not only helps keep CalABA connected to the behavior analytic community at large, but is responsive to its needs as well.

  • Elections Process

    Each Board of Directors serves a 3-year term based on position. Elections are held annually for those Board positions whose terms are ending. Those interested in running for a Board position may apply during the Election cycle. A slate of nominees will be developed based on how well the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicants match the current needs of the organization. The slate is presented to the Board of Directors for approval, and then presented to the entire Membership for Election of the new Board members.

  • Get Involved!

    Participation on the CalABA Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for behavior analysts interested in shaping the future of our field and our Association. Board members enjoy opportunities to grow personally and professionally, to develop skills, gain unique experience and make lasting connections with a team of other passionate and motivated professionals.

  • Interested?

    Behavior analysts interested in serving on the Board are encouraged to reach out to current Directors to learn more about the different positions. In addition, joining one of our Committees is a fantastic way to get involved. Those interested in eventually serving on the Board are highly recommended to volunteer on the Committee(s) working with their position of interest.