

Dr. Amanda N. Kelly, also known as Behaviorbabe, was first introduced to the science of behavior analysis, after meeting a young child with autism. Upon graduating with her bachelors in Elementary Education, Dr. Kelly moved to Massachusetts to pursue a career in ABA. During her 11-year tenure in Massachusetts, Dr. Kelly obtained her masters and doctoral degrees, as well as certifications in behavior analysis. Throughout her career, Dr. Kelly has focused on showcasing effective applications of behavior analysis, most notably extending to areas of public policy, ethics, and sustainable behavior change. In Massachusetts, Dr. Kelly participated in legislative efforts, which resulted in the successful passage of autism insurance and licensure for behavior analysts. Dr. Kelly and colleagues also championed autism insurance reform and successfully advocated for licensure for behavior analysts in Hawai’i. In 2016, Dr. Kelly became the first behavior analyst licensed in the state. Dr. Kelly is considered a thought-leader in behavior analysis and is often highly sought after as a speaker at national, as well as international events. Due to her effective dissemination and advocacy efforts, she has also received several recognitions and awards, including the Jerry Shook Practitioner of the Year, Advocacy Group of the Year, Provider Advocate of the Year, and AIRC Champion. In 2020, after 7 years in Hawai’i, Dr. Kelly began a new chapter in her career; now proudly serving as Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) for Breakthrough Behavior, based in Orlando, Florida.