Mackenzie Bangs BCBA, LBA 
President
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 Mackenzie Bangs has been working in ABA since 2017. Throughout her career she has worked as a Personal Support Worker, RBT, BCBA and now works as Clinical Director at Early Autism Services in Beaverton. Mackenzie’s passionate about providing high quality ABA and has dedicated her work to mentoring RBTs and BCBAs within the field. Her long-term goal is to improve services and supports across Oregon to improve long term outcomes for adults on the spectrum.

Miriam Arellano BCBA, LBA 
Vice President
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Miriam Arellano is a Latina BCBA who is passionate about providing neurodivergent-affirming and culturally responsive ABA services. She is the area director of clinical services for Centria Autism for all PNW centers, and has been in the field for 8 years. Miriam recently presented a poster at Puerto Rico ABA conference on her research on the experiences of bilingual ABA clinicians. Her long-term career goals include creating a series of CEUs for Spanish-speaking ABA clinicians on culturally responsive practices with limited English proficiency (LEP) families, advocating to make ABA accessible for other diagnoses, and create a mentorship network for Spanish-speaking BCBAs. 

Eulyses Smith, BCBA, LBA-OR
Treasurer
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Eulyses Smith is a licensed and Board-Certified behavior analyst living in Portland, Oregon. Prior to his recent move to the Pacific Northwest, he was living in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was raised in a Mexican American family. In 2014 he became the first individual in his family to graduate from high school. He then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2018 from the University of New Mexico. 
After working as a teacher and with the youth in city-wide state-funded programs, he shifted his focus on a new path which was ABA. Seeing education and therapy in one realm excited him as he saw an opportunity to help others on a deeper level. This led him to obtain his master’s degree in special education with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2023.
Outside of the professional aspects of his life, he enjoys the quiet time he gets to spend with his husband and two cats. As a hobby, he enjoys creating art, whether it be painting, drawing, photography, or digital art.

Jenny White, BCBA, LBA
Secretary
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Jennifer has worked in the field of ABA for over 15 years. She is a BCBA with a Master of Arts in Special Education. She has worked in the home, clinic, and school environments with children ranging from toddler to high school. Jennifer currently works for Portland Public Schools as a Behavior Analyst, providing ABA services for students, training special education staff on the use of ABA in the classroom, and consulting with general education teachers and special education teachers on strategies to use for behavior management. Jennifer is also an adjunct faculty member with the Oregon Institute of Technology’s ABA graduate program. Jennifer is currently a board member on the Behavior Analyst Regulatory Board, was previously Vice President for ORABA, and received the 2022 ORABA Award for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.

 Vickey Foster M.Ed, BCBA, LBA 

General Board Member
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Vickey  Foster is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst. She currently works for New Summit Behavioral Therapy as a Clinical Behavior Analyst and has been involved with ABA in Oregon since 2018. Vickey has worked with individuals with developmental and intellectual differences since 2003, when she started her career in education. Over the years, she wanted a more direct way to work with clients and families, leading her to ABA. 
Since entering the field of ABA, Vickey has worked with children and adults with various diagnoses; she has worked in private residences, group homes, community, clinical, and school settings. In addition to practicing in OR, she has also practiced in VA, NC, and GA. Vickey loves to collaborate with other providers and community organizations and is excited to bring her 20 years of experience working with nonprofits to ORABA. Outside of ABA, Vickey enjoys being with her family, any sport that involves being on the water, the great outdoors, house projects, and traveling near and far.

Elizabeth Brown, MA, BCBA, LBA
Neurodiversity Advisory Member
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Liz Brown has been in the field of ABA for 16 years. She has been a BCBA since 2017, and has worked in a variety of settings. She has created resources for clinicians and families alike, building an extensive catalogue of sensory tools to fit any learner's needs. Liz is passionate about assent based care and finding the appropriate tools to support in regulation.

Danielle Pavia, MA, BCBA, LBA
Social Media Representative
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With over 18 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Danielle brings a comprehensive perspective shaped by hands-on clinical work, educational leadership, and strategic oversight. She began her journey in 2007 as a behavior technician and has since grown through nearly every role in the field, including trainer, mid-level supervisor, BCaBA, regional supervisor, and now Director of Clinical Services. Her background also includes experience as a special education teacher and school-based behavior consultant. Danielle holds a bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies, a master’s degree in Special Education, and a California teaching credential.
Danielle is passionate about delivering ethical, person-centered, and evidence-based care. Throughout her career, she has led high-performing teams, mentored clinicians, developed scalable systems, and driven clinical quality across diverse service settings—always with a focus on meaningful outcomes for individuals and families.

Kylie Cleveland is a dedicated professional in the field of ABA. She has worked in ABA on and off since 2018 and fully committed to the field in the past year. Currently, she is in her second year of graduate school at Capella University, expanding her knowledge and skills while working with MightyOak ABA to support children in achieving their goals.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Kylie is an outdoor enthusiast who loves exploring nature with her dog, Thatch. Whether it's taking her van on camping trips, hiking trails, or simply enjoying time outdoors, she finds joy and inspiration in the beauty of the natural world. These experiences not only recharge her but also help her bring balance and creativity to her work in ABA.

 Trent Nash
Student Representative
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 Trent Nash is honored to serve as a student representative for ORABA. He is currently a third-year student at Oregon Institute of Technology. Trent has been with Centria for four years, starting as a Behavior Technician and now serving as a BT Trainer. He is working toward obtaining his BCaBA. His interests outside of work include outdoor activities such as hiking and snowboarding.

Board Advisors:

 Amanda Johnstone
Amanda started her career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis as a behavior technician in 2010. Since then she has fallen in love with the field and has taken on several different roles, including her current role as Clinical Director at Autism Spectrum Therapies. Amanda received her bachelor’s degree in history from Loyola Marymount University and her master’s degree in special education with a specialization in autism from San Diego State University. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a licensed behavior analyst in the state of Oregon. Most recently, Amanda was elected as an Autism Speaks Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador for the year 2021

 Megan Johns 

If you are interested in the President position, please get in touch with any of the board members below. 

Meghan Johns began her work with children and adults with developmental and intellectual differences in both home and community settings in 2010. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in Education in 2014, with an emphasis on ABA. She has worked as a Behavior Analyst since 2015 working with individuals with autism and their families in a variety of contexts.

In addition to her role as a BCBA. She has worked to be involved in the community through a few different platforms. She served on a collaboration workgroup committee for the Oregon Commission of Autism Spectrum disorder helping to start discussions between ABA providers and School districts. She has also served on the Oregon Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board helping to regulate Behavior Analysts in Oregon.