Samantha Salinas

Samantha Salinas has a diverse work experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for individuals with autism. Samantha began their career as a Behavior Service Consultant at Rio Grande State Center in 2010. In 2012, they worked as a PRN Counselor at Aspire Hospital and DHR Health. From 2014 to 2018, Samantha worked at The Shape of Behavior as a BCBA, where they provided comprehensive ABA services, supervised behavior technicians, and mentored ABA students. Samantha joined Action Behavior Centers in 2018 and held various leadership roles, including Clinical Director, Regional Clinical Director, and most recently, Sr. Regional Clinical Director, where they mentored a team of 50+ BCBAs and developed company-wide systems to support clinical outcomes and operational objectives.

Samantha Salinas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University, which they obtained from 2004 to 2008. From 2012 to 2013, they attended the Florida Institute of Technology to study Applied Behavior Analysis, but it does not mention whether they obtained a degree. Following that, Samantha pursued a Master of Science degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington from 2008 to 2010. In addition to their education, Samantha also holds certifications as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board and as a Licensed Master Social Worker from the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. The exact years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.