Special Needs Network, Inc.
Daniel Mendoza, M.S., BCBA has a diverse range of work experience in the field of applied behavior analysis. Daniel has held various roles at different companies and organizations throughout their career.
Starting in 2000, Daniel worked as a Behavior Specialist at the Institute for Applied Behavioral Analysis, where they applied behavior analysis techniques in various settings and collaborated with BCBA professionals. From 2006 to 2008, they served as a Behavior Specialist at the Verdugo Hills Autism Project, developing and implementing behavioral interventions for children with severe emotional disturbance, autism, and atypical psychosis.
In 2006, they also joined Pacific Child & Family Associates as a Behavior Specialist, focusing on implementing discrete trial training and developing early language skills for the autistic population.
In 2014, Daniel joined St. John's Well Child & Family Center as a Clinical Operations Manager, overseeing administrative operations and training/supervising behavioral staff. Daniel used assessment tools and collaborated with a BCBA on program goals and interventions.
Daniel's passion for tennis and behavior analysis led him to work as a Quality Control Manager at ACEing Autism 501(c)3 from 2019 to 2022. Daniel implemented quality control management procedures for tennis programs nationwide and conducted research on tracking improvement in behavioral and motor skills.
In 2016, they joined Special Needs Network, Inc. as the Director of Clinical and Intervention Services, then later became the Associate Vice President of Clinical Services in 2022. Daniel also served as the JPAC Program Director from 2014 to 2016, where they developed summer alternative programming for children with autism and their typical peers.
Alongside their professional work, Daniel has been involved with the California Association for Behavior Analysis since 2021 as the Public Relations and Marketing Chair. Additionally, they have served as an Adjunct Professor at Niagara University since 2021.
Overall, Daniel Mendoza, M.S., BCBA has contributed extensively to the field of applied behavior analysis through their various roles and experiences. Their expertise spans program development, clinical operations, quality control, research, and teaching.
Daniel Mendoza, M.S., BCBA has a diverse education history. Daniel holds a Project Management Certificate in Project Management from UCLA. Daniel has also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from UC Irvine. In addition, Daniel holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University. Their undergraduate education consists of a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge.
In terms of additional certifications, Daniel is an AWS Academy Graduate in AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, obtained from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in October 2022. Daniel is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) in November 2016.
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Special Needs Network, Inc.
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is a nonprofit grassroots organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. We recognize the intersectionality of individuals with disabilities and that their fight for disability rights is inextricably tied to the fight for racial justice and the civil rights of all people. Founded in 2005, Special Needs Network, Inc. grew out of the struggles of two moms whose young sons were diagnosed with autism. After finding it incredibly difficult to access services for her son, President & Co-Founder Areva Martin, Esq. became aware of the enormous challenges faced by underserved families affected by developmental disabilities. She, along with a group of concerned community leaders, leveraged their collective resources to create a parent-centered organization with a mission to help communities in need through four resolutions: 1. Educate and raise awareness of autism and related disorders in order to reduce the waiting period for families to have their children diagnosed and increase access to needed services. 2. Bring healthcare services and educational resources directly into underserved communities. 3. Provide unique learning opportunities to children and young adults with developmental disabilities. 4. Forge an action-based coalition of families and grassroots organizers who are able to advocate for fair policy making and allocation of resources at all levels of government. Our roster of programs have provided resources and services to tens of thousands of families, thereby establishing Special Needs Network as the premier nonprofit organization working for families affected by autism and related developmental disabilities in underserved communities.