B. Blair Braden is an Associate Professor in the College of Health Solutions and Director of the Autism and Brain Aging Laboratory. She received her doctorate in behavioral neuroscience – psychology from ASU in 2012. She completed her postdoctoral training in neuroimaging and neuropsychology at Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix.

Daniel Hoover, Ph.D., ABPP is a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist at Kennedy Krieger Institute and is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has over 30 years of experience as a service provider, trainer, and clinical supervisor. Dr. Hoover founded and directs the Horizons Clinic, treating children with developmental disabilities who are exposed to trauma; one of the few such treatment clinics in the U.S. He authored the Interactive Trauma Scale, a web-based tool for assessing trauma responses in children with autism and developmental disabilities. As co-investigator in the NCTSN STRYDD Center, he has helped develop and disseminate tailoring adaptations of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Dr. Lorah earned her Doctor of Philosophy from Temple University in Educational Psychology. She is also a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctorate Level (BCBA-D). She is a leading researcher on the use of augmentative and alternative communication system using a taxonomy of verbal behavior. She teaches in and coordinates the University of Arkansas Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis.  She is co-director of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research Laboratory (aac.uark.edu). 

Joanna Lomas Mevers, PhD, BCBA-D is Clinical Director at Marcus Autism Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. A licensed psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of severe behavioral challenges and toileting difficulties in individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Her research focuses on toileting interventions, caregiver training, long-term treatment outcomes, and improving the effectiveness of behavioral interventions.

Sheida K. Raley, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Arkansas, College of Education Health Professions in the Curriculum and Instruction Department. Her research focuses on assessment and intervention related to self-determination for all students, including students with extensive support needs learning in inclusive contexts. The goal of her research is to understand how to enable all students, including students with and without disabilities, to build abilities and skills associated with self-determination. Prior to joining the University of Arkansas, Dr. Raley was Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas and Assistant Research Professor at Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Kansas and master’s degree from Vanderbilt University.

Kaelynn Partlow was diagnosed with autism at the age of 10. She is best known for her appearance on the Netflix series Love on the Spectrum, where she became a recognizable and relatable voice for autism advocacy. Through her social media platforms, Kaelynn reaches millions with a message of meaningful inclusion, practical strategies, and systemic change. She is the author of Life on the Bridge, a book that draws from both her personal experiences and professional expertise to bridge the gap in understanding between autistic and non-autistic people. Since joining Project Hope Foundation in 2015 as a Registered Behavior Technician, Kaelynn has played a key role in leading therapy sessions, mentoring staff, developing training materials, and providing nationwide autism education as a public speaker.