The ABA field has a measurement problem at the leadership level, and Sara Gershfeld's panel confronts it directly. When organizations evaluate their leaders primarily through productivity metrics, billable hours logged, compliance percentages met, revenue targets achieved, they are measuring outputs that tell you nothing about the sustainability or quality of the leadership producing them.
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Join Free →Traditionally, ABA leadership has been judged by numbers: billable hours, compliance, revenue. But those metrics don't capture the whole picture. Leadership in ABA today requires more than productivity tracking—it calls for self-management and modeling. When supervisors manage their own behavior, set up reinforcement for themselves, and respond calmly to stress, they influence their teams in powerful ways. This panel will highlight how supervisors can model sustainable leadership practices, reduce impulsive or burnout-driven decision-making, and create environments that balance staff well-being with organizational performance. By grounding leadership in values and behavior analysis, supervisors can increase retention, strengthen psychological safety, and achieve long-term success for both staff and clients.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
| QABA | 1 | Supervision |
I’m a founder, strategist, and storyteller at the intersection of healthcare, behavioral science, and technology. My work focuses on identifying emerging trends, building high-impact products and platforms, and helping mission-driven companies scale—particularly in autism services and behavioral health.I’ve spent my career working across startups, private equity, and enterprise organizations, helping companies navigate growth, innovation, and transformation. I’m especially drawn to the complex challenges in care delivery—how we diagnose, treat, and support individuals and families—and how technology, policy, and business models can work together to create meaningful change.I founded the Autism Investor Summit, a premier event that brings together providers, payers, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of autism services. It was acquired by WTWH Media and continues to grow as a leading forum for dialogue, connection, and deal-making. I also advise companies like Frontera, which is building AI-powered diagnostic tools, and Theradriver, which is creating a cognitive AI layer for care delivery.I’m also a mom of two, and that perspective fuels everything I do. I care deeply about the future we’re building—for families, providers, and the people at the heart of behavioral healthcare.
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