Amy Brownson, Applied Behavior Analysis
Faculty: Erik Luvaas
Amy Brownson, MA, BCBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 16 years of experience with special populations. She is currently a BCBA at Life Skills Autism Academy, living out her dream of spending each day fostering HRE (happy, relaxed, and engaged) learners, teaching from joy, building authentic connections, and prioritizing physical and emotional safety to support early learners in therapy. She is dedicated to leading with integrity and building a diverse team committed to therapy aligned with core values.
Amy earned a B.A. degree from Purdue University in Psychology and Law and Society, an M.A. in Education with an emphasis in School Counseling from Washington State University, and an ABA certificate through Ball State University, earning her BCBA credential in February 2017. She will complete a PhD program through the University of Idaho beginning in the fall of 2024. Amy has experience as a Hoosier Association of Behavior Analysts conference chair for the past three years focusing on embracing inclusivity and shifting perspectives to neurodiversity-affirming change in her field. She looks forward to opportunities to serve, learn, grow, and lead as a member of the URLEND program.