Kira Austin

Kira Austin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience in various educational and clinical settings. Currently serving at Richmond Public Schools since December 2021, Kira has previously held roles as BCBA Clinical Supervisor at Civitas Health Services, Inc., and Chief Clinical Officer, Director of ABA, and Behavior Analyst at Dominion Youth Services. Additionally, Kira contributed to academia as an Assistant Professor of Special Education and Behavior Analysis at Whitworth University and served as an Autism Program Specialist at Virginia Commonwealth University. Kira began a career in education as a Special Education Teacher at Chesterfield County Public Schools. Kira holds a PhD in Special Education and Disability Leadership, a Master's degree in Special Education and Teaching, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, all from Virginia Commonwealth University and Liberty University.