Board members
Meghan Johns
Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst
Term: 2nd Full
Term end: 12/16/2026
Portland
Meghan Johns has been teaching and working with children professionally since 2010. Her teaching experience extends beyond Applied Behavior Analysis to include working with children and youth as an English Teacher in Thailand as well as coaching sports such as snowboarding and tennis.
In 2010, Meghan began her work with children and adults with developmental and intellectual differences in both home and community settings. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in Education in 2014, with an emphasis on ABA and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2015.
Meghan’s approach focuses on integrating children into their communities by targeting skill deficits and behavior management through Applied Behavior Analysis and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Currently Meghan is working for PlayWork's Children's Therapies in Hood River as a Behavior Analyst.
Jennifer White
Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst
Term: 2nd Full
Term end: 2/13/2028
Happy Valley
Jennifer White has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for over 10 years. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master of Arts in Special Education. She has worked in the home, clinic, and school environments with children ranging from toddler to high school.
Jennifer currently works for Invo Progressus and is contracted with Portland Public Schools as a Behavior Analyst, providing ABA services for students. Jennifer is also adjunct faculty member with the Oregon Institute of Technology’s ABA program. Previously, Jennifer was the Vice President for the Oregon Association of Behavior Analysis and continues to be active in the organization as a Board Advisor and member of the Ambassadors and School Committees.
Corey Stump
Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst
Term: 2nd Full
Term end: 10/31/2027
Portland
Corey Stump currently oversees Footprints Behavioral Interventions as the Clinical Director for the divisions of Oregon and Washington. Corey has held several positions within the field of ABA while serving Footprints Behavioral Interventions including Behavior Technician, Clinical Supervisor and Associate Clinical Coordinator.
Corey has both professional and personal ties to special needs services as Autism Spectrum Disorder affects Corey's family. The special needs community has influenced and shaped Corey's personal commitments as a long time volunteer of the Special Olympics and Adaptive Aquatics as well as her educational and professional endeavors.
As an advocate for the field of ABA, Corey currently serves as a member of the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder, working diligently to oversee the Systems Collaboration workgroup. It is with pride that Corey commits her practice to improving the quality of life for the families she serves, disseminating knowledge to the public and building valuable professional relationships within the communities of Oregon and Washington.
Samantha Parnham
Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst
Term: 2nd Full
Term end: 10/31/2027
Aumsville
Samantha Parnham, the Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Adventures with Autism has been working with kids with Autism and special needs for 15 years, and has been a BCBA for the past 4 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology, and then went on to receive her M.A in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2014.
After passing the exam to become a BCBA, she worked within the California health insurance system as a Clinical Director. After moving to Oregon, she saw the need for quality services in the Salem, OR area and opened AWA to provided quality ABA services where each child received true individualized programming, staff and clients were treated like family, not numbers and the community had a place to turn to for resources. In her downtime Samantha resues and trains dogs and wild mustangs and does photo shoots for families with special needs kiddos.
Marie McMahon
Licensed Psychologist, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder.
Term: 2nd Full
Term end: 10/31/2027
Portland
Dr. McMahon is a licensed psychologist with Providence Children’s Development Institute since 2015. Prior to that she had a private practice for more than a decade working with children affected by Autism and related social disorders. Dr. McMahon graduated from the University of Arizona and received her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University. She has previous training and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis. “I have enjoyed a long career serving children and families affected by Autism. My experience reflects the entire spectrum – from children with profound impairment to those struggling with nuances of social communication.”
Mason Williams
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 10/31/2028
Eugene
My name is Mason Williams. Since the start of 2021, I have developed a passion for helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, whether it is navigating through life or providing support for those in need. I'm on the advisory "Athlete Leadership Board" with Special Olympics Oregon, which consists of athletes with disabilities who are trying to have more athletes compete or advocate for the community. I am also on the Disability Senior Advisory Council of Lane County, which discusses accommodations and further insights about helping people in Lane County with disabilities.
After graduating from Jefferson High School, I went on to attend the University of Oregon and graduated with a degree in Ethnic Studies and certifications in Mental Health First Aid for Youth and Adults, Applied Suicide Prevention Skills, Military Cultural Awareness, and Suicide Prevention. Oregon is currently ranked #49 in the field of Behavioral and Mental Health.
My passion is helping Oregonians not only get the care they need but also directing people to the proper care, resources, or psychiatric help. Being on the Behavioral Analysis Regulatory Board gives me a chance to provide direct support for those in need while also keeping people safe from harm.
My hometown is New Orleans, Louisiana, and I was an honors student while attending the University of Oregon with Autism. I am representing Lane County while serving on the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board.
Jamie Whipple
Parent, guardian or family member of an individual who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 10/31/2028
Gresham
Lisa Herzig
Licensed Developmental Pediatrician, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder.
Term: 1st Full
Term end: 10/31/2029
Bend
Lisa Herzig, MD, FAAP, is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician. She completed her medical degree at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo–SUNY, followed by a pediatrics residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and fellowship training in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Hospital/University of Washington.
Dr. Herzig has dedicated more than a decade to caring for children with autism and related neurodevelopmental challenges. Her clinical work is rooted in a commitment to ensuring that children and families have the knowledge, support, and therapeutic resources needed to reach meaningful developmental and behavioral goals.
She currently practices at the St. Charles PEDAL Clinic, working collaboratively with a team of psychologists to support children with developmental and behavioral needs. In her role, Dr. Herzig is committed to improving access to specialized services for families across Central and Eastern Oregon and to fostering strong, coordinated care within the community.
The Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board currently has an opening for a Psychiatrist. To apply, fill out the Application form.
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