Julie Ashkenazi, M.S., BCBA, LBA
After earning my B.A. from Dominican University, I began a career as an art director and later worked as a creative director in the consumer packaged goods industry. However, my life took an unexpected turn when a loved one received an autism diagnosis. This experience inspired me to pursue further education, and in 2022, I earned an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Endicott College, with a concentration in autism.

Today, I work as an independent behavior analyst, guided by a commitment to compassionate care and neurodivergent-affirming practices. My clinical work primarily involves collaborating with parents and school teams to conduct behavior assessments designed to support learners in educational settings, as well as providing guidance and consulting on programs and procedures as needed.

In addition to my clinical work, I serve as an Adjunct Assistant Instructor at the University of North Texas and as a Research Consultant at the Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES) at SUNY Empire State University. I also contribute to advocacy efforts through my work with Shining a Light and co-manage the Shaping Change Research Community.

I hold licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in New York and North Carolina and am an active member of several professional organizations, including the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA), California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA), and the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA).

My research interests include autism, ethics, and service quality.