Paola Stepney is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and currently works as a behavior specialist with OESD (Olympic Educational Service District) serving early learning programs and K-12. She has dedicated the past 20 years to supporting families, educators and students in developing and implementing programs and interventions focused on promoting self- advocacy, skill development, and positive behavior change. She is passionate about disseminating culturally humble, trauma-informed and student-centered approaches to behavior change. Most recently she has been working as a Practice Based Coach, implementing the Washington Pyramid Model in early learning programs.