Kara Verseckes
About Kara Verseckes
Kara Verseckes serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Proven Behavior Solutions, LLC, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a PhD in Behavior Analysis and has over 18 years of experience in the field, including roles in professional development and program specialization.
Current Role at Proven Behavior Solutions
Kara Verseckes serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Proven Behavior Solutions, LLC, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees clinical operations and ensures the delivery of high-quality behavior analytic services. She has contributed to the growth of the Clinical Fellowship program for new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), enhancing the training and development of emerging professionals in the field.
Educational Background
Kara Verseckes has a robust educational background in behavior analysis and neuroscience. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Behavior Analysis from Western New England University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2022. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Neuroscience from St. Lawrence University, which she completed from 2001 to 2005.
Professional Experience
Kara Verseckes has over 18 years of experience in providing behavior analytic services. Before her current role, she worked at Proven Behavior Solutions, LLC as the Director of Professional Development from 2018 to 2023. Additionally, she served as a Program Specialist at The New England Center for Children for 13 years, from 2005 to 2018. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has taught in the graduate-level Applied Behavior Analysis program since 2017.
Research Interests and Contributions
Kara Verseckes has a keen interest in practitioner training and the effectiveness of behavioral interventions. She has presented her work at the annual Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) conference, contributing to the field's body of knowledge. Her expertise includes supervising and training treatment teams and caregivers, meeting the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) standards for supervision requirements.
Licensure and Certifications
Kara Verseckes holds a Massachusetts state license as a Behavior Analyst. This licensure allows her to provide professional behavior analytic services and supervise individuals seeking certification as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).