Melanie is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who joined BCA in September 2023. Her career in applied behavior analysis began in 2018 as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), working with children with autism. Melanie graduated from West Virginia University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree, emphasizing behavior modification. During her time at WVU, she worked in an ABA research lab, evaluating skill acquisition methods. After graduating, Melanie became a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and practiced for two years. While working as a BCaBA, she pursued further education at Russell Sage College, earning a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism in 2023. In her free time, Melanie enjoys spending time by the water with her dog.