Gertrude Georgio, PhD, BCBA-D

Trudy Georgio began her career in applied behavior analysis in 2010 and has served in roles across the service delivery continuum, from Behavior Technician to Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervisor, with experience in home, school, clinic, and community settings. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis at Bay Path University and is dedicated to preparing future behavior analysts by connecting clinical experience with rigorous training in the science of behavior. Dr. Georgio earned her doctorate from Texas A&M University, where her work focused on teaching language to students with autism spectrum disorder. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst–Doctoral and has presented at invited sessions, symposia, and workshops at regional and national conferences. She has also co-authored peer-reviewed publications. Her scholarship and professional interests include assent-based instruction, joint attention training, and complex verbal behavior.