Lori Ann Dotson

Lori Ann Dotson, PhD has had a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Lori Ann started their career in 1998 as a Senior Employment Specialist at the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis. From 2000 to 2002, they served as a Research Intern at the same institute and also worked as an Extern at both the Augustus F. Hawkins Comprehensive Community Based Mental Health Center and the King Drew Medical Center/Pediatric HUB Clinic.

In 2001, Lori Ann Dotson, PhD began working as a Psychology Intern at Pacific Clinics, followed by a role as a Health Psychology Intern at King Drew Medical Center in 2002. Lori Ann then joined SHIELDS for Families, Inc. as a Clinical Supervisor from 1999 to 2005.

In 2005, Dotson took on the position of Director, Social Community Integration Program (SCIP) at the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis, which they held until 2007. Lori Ann then became the Director of IABA-North until 2016. During their tenure at the Institute, Dotson also served as the Director of Preventative Services from 2016 to 2022.

Dotson's expertise and career continued to evolve as they joined the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis again in 2022, this time as the Senior Director of Strategic Vision and Innovation. Additionally, in 2023, they took on a similar role as the Senior Director of Strategic Vision and Innovation at Patterns Behavioral Services, Inc.

Overall, Lori Ann Dotson, PhD has demonstrated a strong commitment to their field with a diverse range of experiences in research, clinical supervision, program management, and strategic leadership.

Lori Ann Dotson, PhD has an extensive education history. Lori Ann obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Sciences from Bennington College in 1995. Lori Ann then went on to complete an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Social Sciences at Jamestown Community College in 1992.

Dotson continued their education at Goddard College, where they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology in 1999. Lori Ann furthered their studies in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University, earning a Master's degree (MA) in 2002 and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2013.

In recent years, Dotson has pursued various professional certificates and courses. Lori Ann completed the BCBA Course Sequence at the College of Applied Human Services from 2019 to 2021. Lori Ann also participated in multiple executive education programs, including the Behavior Economics program at Harvard Business School Executive Education in 2021, the MBA Essentials Certificate Course at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2021 to 2022, and the Professional Certificate in Strategic Management at Wharton Executive Education from 2021 to 2022.

Dotson has a strong emphasis on continuing education. Lori Ann acquired additional certifications from various institutions. Notably, they obtained the Neurosequential Model in Reflection and Supervision (NMRS) certification from the Neurosequential Network in September 2022. Lori Ann also received the Phase I Training Certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) from the Neurosequential Network in July 2022. Other certifications they acquired include Certified Inclusion Facilitator, 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU), edX Verified Certificate for COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers, Critical Competences for Infant-Toddler Educators Online Course, and edX Verified Certificate for u.lab: Leading From the Emerging Future.

Moreover, Dotson has obtained certifications in fields such as Autism Movement Therapy (AMT), Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), and Brazelton Touchpoints: The how of child and family engagement, among others.

In addition to their educational pursuits, Dotson has also obtained licenses and designations such as Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor - CA (LAADC-CA), Certified Infant Massage Educator (CIME), Forensic Addictions Counselor, and Qigong Sensory Massage Parent Trainer.

Furthermore, Dotson is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of the People, with an expected completion in 2023.

Dotson's education history demonstrates their commitment to continuous learning and professional development in various fields.