View Ask5: Building a Career in Applied Behavior Analysis: Insights from Stacy Warner
In this insightful Ask5 career conversation, Stacy Warner—Assistant Director at ELIJA Transitional Programs and Services (TPS) on Long Island—shares her career journey and the passion that drives her work in applied behavior analysis (ABA). With over a decade of experience in the field, Stacy reflects on her path from earning a B.A. in biology to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and eventually stepping into leadership at ELIJA. She also discusses her time at the New England Center for Children (NECC), and how working in both center-based and home-based ABA programs helped shape her approach to supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
Stacy offers thoughtful advice on professional growth, embracing new roles, and the importance of mentorship in the field of ABA. Whether you’re just starting out or exploring leadership in human services or special education, this conversation is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical takeaways for building a meaningful and impactful career.
Bio: Stacy Warner is the Assistant Director at ELIJA Transitional Programs and Services (TPS) located on Long Island, NY. Stacy has been a member of the ELIJA team since April 2019. After 6 years at the New England Center for Children (NECC), she moved to New York and worked for home-based ABA agencies for 2.5 years before starting at ELIJA. Stacy has a B.A. in biology from St. Anselm College and M.S. in applied behavior analysis from Western New England University. In 2015, Stacy became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She received her New York State licensure in 2016. Stacy has extensive experience in ABA and has been working in the field since 2010.
