Hopebridge Underscores Commitment to Better Outcomes at National ABA Conferences

Leadership to Present on Mentorship, Cultural Responsiveness and Trauma-Informed Care at WIBA and the Compassionate Care Conference

Summer conference season is an exciting opportunity to learn from peers, share new ideas and strengthen the future of applied behavior analysis (ABA). This July, Hopebridge clinicians will do just that by presenting at two conferences dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, leadership and compassionate care.

Whether you’re attending the Women in Behavior Analysis Conference (WIBA 2026) in Chicago, IL or the Compassionate Care Conference in Utica, NY, our team hopes you’ll join us for a presentation (or two!), stop by to say hello and connect with fellow board certified behavior analysts (BCBA) and clinical leaders who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.

Find Hopebridge at WIBA 2026

This year’s WIBA Conference centers around the theme, “Grounded in Science, Growing in Community,” a message that closely aligns with Hopebridge’s commitment to mentorship, evidence-based practice and empowering clinicians throughout their careers.

As WIBA sponsor and a woman-founded, women-led organization, Hopebridge is celebrating the wildly capable women who help the field flourish every day.

Beyond the presentation rooms, attendees can connect with the Hopebridge team throughout the conference at Booth #58. Stop by for conversation, networking opportunities, a classic Hopebridge photo moment and a chance to enter a growth-inspired raffle featuring BCBA favorites, Chicago-inspired keepsakes and wellness items designed to help you rest, reset and reconnect.

Don’t miss the Hopebridge Wildly Capable Flower Bar during the welcome reception, where attendees can build a fresh bouquet inspired by hope, confidence, joy, calm or connection—a small reminder to care for yourself while growing your career.

Whether you’re looking for your next professional opportunity or simply hoping to meet other BCBAs, the Hopebridge team is looking forward to connecting.

Add These Sessions to Your WIBA Agenda

Clinical Advisory Boards as Catalysts for Practice-Based Research and Mentorship in ABA Service Delivery Organizations
Featuring: Hopebridge Chief Clinical Officer Jana Sarno
Thursday, July 16 | 1:30 p.m. CDT
1 COA HRS, 1 BACB SUP

Discover how clinical advisory boards can become powerful engines for mentorship, leadership development, practice-based research and stronger clinical outcomes. Attendees will learn practical strategies for building collaborative mentorship structures that support innovation while strengthening research within ABA organizations.

Advancing Cultural Responsiveness in ABA: A Diversity-Affirming Framework for Ethical Practice
Presenter: Hopebridge Quality Improvement Manager Nia Flowers
Friday, July 17 | 9 a.m. CDT
1 COA HRS, 1 BACB ETH

As the populations served by behavior analysts continue to grow and evolve, culturally responsive care has never been more important. This presentation introduces a diversity-affirming framework that helps clinicians reduce bias, strengthen ethical decision-making and provide more individualized, culturally responsive support for children and families.

Supporting Compassionate Care in Practice

Hopebridge will also be represented at the Compassionate Care Conference, where BCBAs from across the country gather to explore practical, trauma-informed approaches that improve experiences for both clinicians and the individuals they serve.

Hopebridge’s presentation highlights how meaningful organizational change can reduce reliance on physical management and seclusion while empowering clinicians with compassionate, assent-based strategies that create safer, more supportive learning environments.

Don’t Miss This Session at the Compassionate Care Conference

Reducing Physical Management and Seclusion in a Pediatric ABA Company via Application of Compassionate Care Practices
Presenters: Hopebridge Director of Functional Assessment Taylor Thomas and Director of Clinical Operations Sarah McClary
Friday, July 17 | 9 a.m.
1 COA HRS

Drawing from Hopebridge’s clinical experience, Taylor and Sarah will share how organizational investments in compassionate, trauma-informed care—including Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT)—helped reduce monthly instances of physical management and seclusion from 123 in 2021 to 36 in 2025. Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can apply within their own organizations to support ethical, neurodiversity-affirming care while improving clinical outcomes.

Connect with Hopebridge at Conferences—and Beyond

Conferences create opportunities to learn from one another, exchange ideas and build relationships that strengthen the future of ABA.

If you are attending WIBA or the Compassionate Care Conference, our team would love to meet you. Stop by the Hopebridge booth, attend one of our presentations or introduce yourself to our team.

And if you can’t make it this year, there are still plenty of ways to connect. From a clearly defined BCBA Career Pathway and travel BCBA positions, to structured mentorship opportunities and free training in progressive, compassionate care practices, Hopebridge is committed to helping clinicians grow throughout every stage of their careers.

If Hopebridge’s mission-driven work calls to you—and you wish to build onto your own career—follow Hopebridge on LinkedIn or check out our open positions.

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