Empowering & Celebrating
Women in Behavior Analysis
Leading change in behavior analysis by elevating voices, advancing research, and strengthening the professional community.
Who We Are
WIBA is a community of researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and allies who share a commitment to excellence in behavior analysis. We bring people together through conferences, educational opportunities, mentorship, and recognition of those whose work has made a lasting impact.
We value inclusion, integrity, and connection, and we strive to create environments where voices are heard, ideas are shared, and professionals feel supported at every stage of their career.
Our Mission & Vision
Empowering women, strengthening community, and shaping the future of behavior analysis.
The WIBA Mission
Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA) has a mission to empower, celebrate and mentor women in the field of behavior analysis and highlight their contributions.
The WIBA Vision
WIBA's vision is to serve as an inclusive forum for individuals of all genders to engage in meaningful dialogue on gender equality, advancing the discipline of behavior analysis and supporting professional growth for future generations.
WIBA 2026 Annual Conference
Register Early Bird
Join us in person or virtually for a powerful hybrid conference experience!
Whether you join us Chicago or attend virtually from the comfort of home, you will be part of a welcoming and impactful experience designed to inspire and elevate the field.
WIBA 2026
The annual Women In Behavior Analysis Conference is a two-day hybrid event bringing together professionals from across the behavior analysis community. Hosted in Chicago from July 15–17, 2026, the conference offers both in-person and virtual attendance options, making it accessible to professionals everywhere.
This year's program will highlight prominent women in behavior analysis while also addressing the importance of gender equality and diversity within the field. Through engaging presentations, meaningful discussions, and opportunities to connect, the WIBA Conference creates space for learning, leadership, and shared progress.
WIBA Workshops: Secure Your Spot Today
The day before WIBA officially kicks off, we are hosting 8 in-depth, hands-on workshops for attendees who want to go deeper on specific topics. These are small-group sessions with practical tools you can use immediately in your work. Spaces are limited and filling fast.
Exam Prep Isn’t Extra: The Importance of Embedding Exam Readiness in Supervision
Stop crossing your fingers at the end of supervision. Learn how to bake exam prep into everyday practice so trainees build real scientist–practitioner skills, not just flashcard fluency.
Navigating Sexuality for Individuals with
Autism
Tackle one of the most avoided topics in practice with concrete, ethical strategies for teaching safety, consent, and
autonomy in real-world
contexts.
Adapt or Die: Pragmatic Leadership and Organizational Performance Engineering
For the leaders and soon-to-be leaders: engineer systems that actually produce behavior change in your organization,
not just new policies in
a binder.
From Compliance to Compassion: Trauma-Informed Care for Autistic Adults
Move beyond “do this because the plan says so.” Learn how to align ABA practice with trauma-informed principles so autistic adults experience services as supportive, not coercive.
Communication Training for the Behavior Analyst: Using Language and Speech Science…
High-stress workplace, tough feedback, culture and language differences. This workshop provides concrete tools communicate clearly, compassionately, and
effectively with adults.
Bridging the Gap: A BCBA’s Guide to Ethical and Effective Collaboration in Speech
Turn “we should collaborate more” into an actual system. Learn how BCBAs and SLPs
can share goals, language,
and data without
stepping on each other’s
toes.
Shifting the Science: Lessons I’ve Learned as a BCBA Practicing as a Board-Certified…
Peek behind the curtain of a career built in the gray areas: complex cases, changing roles, and decisions where the Task List isn’t enough. Learn the hard-won lessons you won’t find
in textbooks.
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Cultivating Sustainable Clinical Skills Through ACT
If you’re done with white-knuckling your way through burnout, this workshop shows you how to use ACT within ABA to build sustainable repertoires for yourself, your teams, and your clients.
The WIBA Hall of Fame
The WIBA Hall of Fame Celebrates and honors pioneers whose work continues to influence generations of behavior analysts.
Our mission is to honor the accomplishments of women pioneers in the field of behavior analysis and create a historic record to educate behavior analysts on their contributions.
Your Year-Round Home for Connection, Growth, and Support
Skool is where the WIBA experience lives all year long. It’s our private online community for women and allies in behavior analysis who want to stay connected, keep learning, and grow together between events.
If you’ve ever left WIBA feeling energized and motivated, this is how you keep that momentum going.
WIBA Skool Leaderboard Challenge: Win Your Way to WIBA Chicago
WIBA Skool’s Leaderboard Challenge rewards the people who make our community stronger. From now until June 30th, earn points by sharing helpful posts, resources, and support inside WIBA Skool for a chance to win a free ticket to WIBA Chicago while building real connection all year long.
Learn more about how the challenge works and how to start climbing the leaderboard inside WIBA Skool.
Perspectives That Matter
Thoughtful insights and meaningful conversations shaping the future of behavior analysis.
Perspectives That Matter is where ideas are shared, voices are elevated, and important conversations continue beyond the conference. Through blogs, podcasts, and featured discussions, WIBA highlights research, leadership, professional growth, and the lived experiences shaping the field of behavior analysis.
Join Our Skool Community
WIBA's Skool is an online community where we can all stay connected between conferences. It's a bit like a social media platform, but without all the ads.
Join today to have more time together in community!