Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
In this paper, we, four Mexican women in the field of behavior analysis, share our personal journeys, collaborative efforts, and the establishment of a professional organization focused on promoting standards for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Mexico. With diverse backgrounds, three of us with doctoral degrees and one of us currently enrolled in a doctoral program, and a collective clinical and/or research experience ranging from 13 to 23 years, we have overcome barriers and joined forces to contribute to the advancement of ABA. We explore the common values, goals, and motivations that brought us together in our mission to advance ABA in Mexico and emphasize the importance of collaboration and collective action for positive change. Drawing from our experiences, we offer insights and recommendations to guide and support aspiring behavior analysts, particularly women, as they navigate their own professional paths. By sharing our stories and lessons learned, our aim is to amplify the voices of Latinas in behavior analysis and inspire future generations to embrace the field. We believe that our experiences exemplify the strength, resilience, and passion of Mexican women in science. Through our collective narrative, we hope to foster greater diversity, inclusivity, and representation in the field of behavior analysis, particularly among Mexican women.
ORCID ID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9842-4500
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01072-x
Repository Citation
Hernandez Eslava, Varsovia; de la Cruz, Berenice; Sanchez Enriquez, Sanchez Enriquez; and de los Santos, Mariana, "Se Habla ABA: Four Mexican Women Promoting Behavior Analysis" (2025). All Faculty Scholarship. 37.
https://digitalcommons.tamusa.edu/pubs_faculty/37
Comments
Originally published as:
Hernández-Eslava, V., de la Cruz, B., Enriquez, J., & de los Santos, M. (2025). Se Habla ABA: Four Mexican Women Promulgating Behavior Analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice Special Issue on Impactful Leaders - Latin American Women in Behavior Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01072-x
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