Smiling woman with short blonde hair in a burgundy dress and necklace, standing indoors

Penelope Schenkkan

Ph.D., BCBA-D

Public Policy Chair

Penny began her career in the field of behavior analysis in 2004 working in a full inclusion model preschool. She has provided clinical supervision to technicians working with individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, and supervised the clinical experience of BCBAs and individuals seeking BACB certification. In addition to providing direct care services, Penny has held leadership positions in multi-state organizations, spearheading the efforts to develop and implement practice standards to support the clinicians and clients receiving in-home, clinic-based, and school services. Penny is currently a Director of Product, Research and Development, for a practice management software company aiming to transform behavioral healthcare practices. In addition to serving as the CalABA Secretary/Treasurer and Public Policy Committee Chair, Penny volunteers as a BACB Subject Matter Expert and as a member of the Autism Commission on Quality Standards Committee.