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Dayna L. Beddick, Ed.D, BCBA

  • Associate Director of Graduate Programs

Biography

Dayna Lee Beddick is an experienced behavior analyst and educator with over 20 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Dr. Beddick holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Sciences and Social Sciences, and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis, both from the University of West Florida. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Administration of Justice from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Beddick has presented at numerous national and international conferences on topics
such as behavior skills training for law enforcement officers and promoting prosocial
behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (CCBS). She also serves on the scientific committees for the European Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis (ECABA) and the Association for the Advancement of Radical Behavior Analysis (AARBA) in Milan, Italy.

In addition to her academic contributions, Dr. Beddick provides consultation services to a diverse range of clients, including law enforcement agencies, schools, and families.