In Episode 108 Ben chats with Dr. Naima Bhana Lopez, an assistant professor of special education and board-certified behavior analyst doctoral (BCBA-D) at Niagara University in Lewiston, NY.  Dr. Lopez's intersecting identities as a Panamanian, Indian, and Muslim provide the foundation for her passion for promoting equity and diversity in special education and applied behavior analysis. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics Contact: Naima Bhana https://nbphd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.naimabl/ Articles Referenced: Bhana, N., Rangel, G., & Raulston, T.J. (2023). Barriers and facilitators to services for individuals with disabilities in the Republic of Panama. Journal of International Special Needs Education. Links:  SMILE Canada  https://www.smilecan.org/ Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced: Evan Auguste Episode https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/ Malika Pritchett Episode https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-83-the-ethics-of-research-applying-a-human-rights-and-social-justice-lens-with-dr-malika-pritchett/ Naomi Tachera Episode https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-64-culture-based-education-with-naomi-k-tachera-ma-bcba-lba/ Behaviour Analysis in Ghana and Nigeria https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-91-behaviour-analysis-in-ghana-and-nigeria-with-josephine-akure-and-joy-oviojie/