Claire Hicks brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the field of applied behavior analysis, with a career rooted in education and a commitment to improving lives. Beginning as an inclusion classroom teacher in Tennessee, Claire gained firsthand experience understanding diverse learning styles and the individualized needs of students. She completed her clinical teaching rotations across a wide variety of esteemed locations, including the Tennessee School for the Blind.

Claire holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from National University in San Diego. As both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Qualified Behavior Analyst, she is licensed to practice in seven states and is specially trained in a variety of standardized assessments including the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and AFLS.

Her dedication to advancing the field led her to join the QABA Board of Directors, where she helps ensure that certified clinicians uphold the highest standards of care. Claire’s unwavering commitment to applied behavior therapy and her drive to promote excellence make her an invaluable asset to the QABA Board and the broader ABA community.