From the Bronx to the C-Suite, this is the remarkable journey of a woman who refused to be defined by limits.

In this inspiring conversation, you’ll hear how she rose from special education teacher to become the first Black woman in ABA’s C-suite, leading with passion, data, and grit. She shares the personal story that brought her to Applied Behavior Analysis, the challenges she’s overcome, and the leadership strategies driving real change in the field.

Whether you’re in ABA, leadership, or just love stories of resilience and impact, this episode will motivate you to break barriers of your own.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:33 Meet Quatiba Davis

03:06 How her daughter’s stroke led her to ABA

07:33 Discovering the power of Applied Behavior Analysis

08:30 Role as Chief Clinical Officer

09:33 Overcoming challenges as a Black woman in a C-suite role

18:07 How her Bronx upbringing shaped her career

21:03 Advice for Black women entering corporate leadership

23:23 Staying grounded under high responsibility

29:04 The sponsor who changed her life

32:13 The Importance of mentorship

38:22 Parenting, independence, and supporting her daughter

42:28 Why there are so few Black women in ABA leadership

45:15 Diversity, equity, and inclusion in ABA today

48:29 Final advice for women in leadership