Meet the Authors of The Supervisor Handbook

"The ABA Supervision Handbook pioneers supervision within behavior analytic practice. This handbook is specifically designed to enhance supervisory practices in behavior analysis by creating a unique and comprehensive supervision curriculum. By attending to specific competency areas that include clinical and professional skills, this tool allows supervisors to adequately and effectively assess and monitor trainees as they continue through their supervisory experience."

The Authors of The Supervisor Handbook Are:

Hana Jurgens, BCBA, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University in 2011, and a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Rowan University in 2013. Possessing over a decade of experience in the field of ABA, Ms. Jurgens’ work has included the Princeton Child Development Institute, the Bancroft Lindens programs, and the Cayer Behavioral Group. Ms. Jurgens has also presented her research projects at several national and international conferences including Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Association for Professional Behavior Analysis (APBA), and Florida Association of Behavior Analysis (FABA). Topics included supervision, toilet training, and elopement studies. Currently, Ms. Jurgens serves as a BCBA for Positive Behavior Supports Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she facilitates and directs the ongoing programming and supervision of cases for toddlers, adolescents, and adults with autism.. Ms. Jurgens has a passion for all things research, ethics, and professionalism, and uses her role to instill these attributes to all future BCBAs and BCaBAs.

Dr. Karly Cordova, Ed.D., BCBA-D, IBA, received her Bachelor's Degree in
Human Growth and Development, her Masters Degree in Counseling
Psychology, and her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with a minor in Autism. Dr. Cordova has worked in the field of ABA since 2001, consulting in a variety of schools, clinics, group homes, and private homes; and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2004. Dr. Cordova’s expertise resides in the areas of teaching functional life skills, conducting research in applied settings, disseminating ABA through effective and systematic supervision, and building capacity within organizations. Additionally, Dr. Cordova served as Florida’s Gold Coast ABA’s Vice President and subsequent President, and as a senate board member for the Credentialing of Ethical Behavioral Organizations (COEBO). Academically,
Dr. Cordova works as Adjunct Faculty at two graduate ABA programs.