Beyond the 5.83%: Advancing Black Representation in ABA with Dr. Danielle Jeudy and Dr. Jewel Parham

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jewel Parham and Dr. Danielle Jeudy to explore representation, mentorship, and systemic change in behaviour analysis. Grounded in their work ACTing for Change, we unpack how values-driven action and organizational accountability can move the field beyond awareness into meaningful change. We discuss the realities behind the statistic that only ~5.83% of BCBAs identify as Black, and how that impacts access to mentorship, supervision, leadership, and opportunity. The conversation dives into the distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, the importance of building pipelines—not just hiring—and why sustainable systems matter more than performative equity efforts. We also explore emotional and cultural labour, barriers to supervision, and how ACT principles can guide organizations toward measurable, values-aligned change. Register for the BABA Conference to see both of Dr. Parham's and Dr. Jeudy's presentations live or online! https://babainfo.org/convention/   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UvFs0oNVbi4 Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Supervision IBAO:  1.0 Supervision QABA: 1.0 Supervision CBA/CPD: 1.0 Supervision Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behaviorspeak Connect with Danielle Dr. Danielle Jeudy at Navigate Behavioral Health https://www.navigatebh.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-s-jeudy-phd-bcba-d-lba-14a69b3a/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/behaviordj/ Connect with Jewel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjewelparham/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.behaviorjawn/ Related Episodes: Building Community in Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Jewel Parham https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-223-building-community-in-behavior-analysis-with-dr-jewel-parham Colorism in Context with Dr. Danielle Jeudy https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-224-colorism-in-context-with-dr-danielle-jeudy/ Training the Next Generation of Black Behaviour Analysts at Florida A&M University https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-237-an-hbcu-first-training-the-next-generation-of-black-behavior-analysts-at-florida-am-university/