Learn more about our 2025 presenters
Monday Workshop with Dr. Sara Kupzyk on Promoting Cooperation with Medical and Dental Procedures
Dr. Sara Kupzyk, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D). She provided outpatient behavioral health services for eight years to children and families with varied concerns including learning problems, autism spectrum disorder, and internalizing and externalizing behavior disorders. She is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Sara’s research focuses on family engagement, parent and teacher training, cooperation with medical and dental procedures, early intervention for children with emotional and learning concerns, and behavioral consultation. She has authored several chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at numerous state and national conferences.
Dr. Patricia Wright, PhD, BCBA-D Tuesday, April 29th!
Dr. Patricia Wright’s commitment to ensuring all individuals with autism have access to effective services and supports has guided her work for more than 30 years, from her earliest responsibilities as a special educator, to state and national-level program management, her advocacy includes the management in the design of a statewide system of support for children with autism for the state of Hawaii, several years as the National Director of Autism Services for Easter Seals, her industry positions leveraging technology, and her current role at Proof Positive spreading the science and skills of happiness.
Patricia has held advisory roles for several professional associations and advocacy groups, including the Organization for Autism Research's Scientific Council, the Executive Committee for the Friends of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts and the Autism Society Panel of Professional Advisors. She has been asked to provide expert testimony at Congressional Hearings and is a frequent contributor in the media, raising awareness of effective intervention for those living with disabilities. Patricia completed her PhD and Master of Public Health from the University of Hawaii. Her research focuses on delivering evidence-based interventions in community-based settings and healthcare access for people with disabilities.
Dr. Eunju Choi, PhD, BCBA serves as an assistant professor in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program within the Department of Community Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy at St. Cloud State University. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Chung Ang University in South Korea, followed by her Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Behavior Management (IOBM) from Western Michigan University. Her primary research interests encompass performance management, computer-based instructional design, and training and development. Currently, she is actively engaged in enhancing practitioner performance through the utilization of skills and tools in the field of OBM.
Jeremy Zack Goldman, MA, BCBA, LBA, SHRM-CP received an MA in OBM from Western Michigan University. He is a BCBA, LBA in MI, and a SHRM Certified Professional. When he isn’t providing OBM-influenced HR consulting services to health and human service agencies, he is working in rural communities with families and children affected by developmental disabilities via his worker co-op, Humble Health. His interests include systems analysis, economic theories, and how they apply to the American ABA industry. In his free time, he likes to play Pokémon cards and go backpacking with his wife.