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Julia is assistant teaching professor at Ball State University in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) program. She is from Germany, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her primary focus is on applications of behavior science to organizational leadership, sustainability, and regenerative systems design—collaborating with leaders and organizations to cultivate values-informed, consensus-building, prosocial practices. As a practicing behavior analyst for over twenty years, Julia has a range of experience consulting and working internationally with clinical, educational, and other nonprofit and private organizations. As an educator, Julia is passionate about teaching young people values of inclusive and responsible community building across diverse cultural backgrounds. She has served on the climate change task force for the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, and currently serves on the board of special interest groups (SIGs) and ABAI’s Practice Board. Julia is dedicated to working on issues of environmental justice and contributing to wider application and dissemination of a compassionate behavior science, and she also finds joy in her craft as a musician and writer/composer.

Evelyn (Evie) is a clinical behavior analyst and licensed clinical psychologist from Belfast, Northern Ireland—currently residing in Los Angeles, CA; where she lives with her partner and three cats. Evelyn is a scientist-practitioner working to empower others to build rich and meaningful lives through evidence-based, values-driven, affirmative, and culturally responsive practices. Evelyn specializes in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, autism, LGBTQIA+ mental health, and working with caregivers. Evelyn is also committed to lifelong learning and values-driven research, training, and mentorship. They have published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on autism, working with caregivers, student mental health, compassionate care, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and behavior analysis. Evelyn has served on a variety of task forces, committees, chapters, SIGs, and editorial boards within their professional communities, and was an associate editor for the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. Her work reflects personal and professional values of compassion, authenticity, social justice, and cultural humility. When not working, Evie finds joy in her community, feeding the birds in the garden, dancing, art and music, nature, and spending time at home in Ireland. Read more about Evie and their work: www.evelyngouldphd.com

Siri is a behavior analyst, educator, and peer-reviewed ACT trainer, originally from western Canada and currently residing in Baltimore, MD. Her work centers on what changes when practitioners take the science of language seriously — integrating RFT and ACT into behavior analytic practice as connected expressions of the same science.

Siri is a trusted guide for behavior analysts seeking to bring clarity, purpose, and compassion to their practice. She is co-author of Understanding and Applying Relational Frame Theory, Using RFT to Promote Generative Language, and Finding Your Why and Finding Your Way, as well as numerous peer-reviewed publications on derived relational responding, early language intervention, ACT, and verbal behavior. With over 30 years of experience as a scientist-practitioner, she specializes in making RFT accessible for working behavior analysts, with a focus on practical applications across contexts — from early language intervention to building cooperative, prosocial practice environments. In addition to her private practice and her work through Constellations, she teaches at the graduate level for Ball State University. Her work is grounded in values of rigor, generosity, and kindness, and the importance of connecting with joy and with community. Read more about Siri and her work: www.siriming.com

Becky is a scientist-practitioner with nearly 25 years in the field, providing services to children, adults and families, and consultation services to school districts, agencies and residential treatment centers – both through private practice & leadership positions within organizations. A primary emphasis of her work is developing collaborative, effective organizational practices for groups and individuals through a contextual behavior science approach. At the core of her work is an underlying value to help the helpers and support others to thrive. She loves to explore new places with her family, spend time outdoors, and hike or adventure along the coast.