In Episode 108 Ben chats with Dr. Naima Bhana Lopez, an assistant professor of special education and board-certified behavior analyst doctoral (BCBA-D) at Niagara University in Lewiston, NY.  Dr. Lopez's intersecting identities as a Panamanian, Indian, and Muslim provide the foundation for her passion for promoting equity and diversity in special education and applied behavior analysis.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics

Contact:

Naima Bhana

https://nbphd.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dr.naimabl/

Articles Referenced:

Bhana, N., Rangel, G., & Raulston, T.J. (2023). Barriers and facilitators to services for individuals with disabilities in the Republic of Panama. Journal of International Special Needs Education.

Links: 

SMILE Canada 

https://www.smilecan.org/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Evan Auguste Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

Malika Pritchett Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-83-the-ethics-of-research-applying-a-human-rights-and-social-justice-lens-with-dr-malika-pritchett/

Naomi Tachera Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-64-culture-based-education-with-naomi-k-tachera-ma-bcba-lba/

Behaviour Analysis in Ghana and Nigeria

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-91-behaviour-analysis-in-ghana-and-nigeria-with-josephine-akure-and-joy-oviojie/