LeAnn Decker-Shah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (Oregon, Washington, and Virginia) based out of Portland, Oregon, USA. She received her B.S. majoring in Cultural Anthropology from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, USA. She then completed her master’s degree in Childhood Education (with certification in Special Education) through Mercy College in New York City, New York, USA. While teaching in a residential facility for developmental disabilities in New York State LeAnn was introduced to the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and immediately began her BCBA coursework through the Florida Institute of Technology remotely while remaining a teacher full-time and a behavior technician part time. LeAnn is now in her third year as a doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in the in Applied Behavior Analysis program. LeAnn became interested in disseminating the science of ABA in India after frequent visits to visit her in-laws. She was introduced to Stepping Stones Center leadership through her doctoral program due to shared interests. In her spare time, LeAnn enjoys traveling with her spouse, exploring locally with her dogs, gardening, and embracing the outdoors on days filled with nice weather.
LeAnn Decker-Shah
