Lauren joined Speech Pathway in 2022 as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and became the ABA Program Director in 2024. She began her work in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2015 as a Registered Behavior Technician and quickly decided to further her career in the field after seeing the positive impact made on the lives of the children and families she worked with. She obtained her BCBA certification in 2018 after completing her master’s degree. Lauren was born and raised in Norman, OK, and attended the University of Oklahoma for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Her favorite thing about being a BCBA is seeing the children she works with making meaningful progress that allows them to thrive in all settings. She enjoys supporting families on their journeys and incorporating each family’s values and priorities into their child’s goals, while celebrating all the little victories along the way! When she’s not working she can be found spending time with her daughter and their close extended family. She also enjoys reading and taking her dog for long walks when she has the time! Her other interests include psychology, socio-cultural anthropology, history, and traveling whenever she’s able.