52nd Annual Convention
Preconvention Workshops: Thursday, May 21 - Friday, May 22
Convention: Saturday, May 23 - Monday, May 25
Moscone Center West, San Francisco, California
Presidential Scholar
Presenter: Doreen Granpeesheh
Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA-D is a licensed psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst. She is the founder and CEO of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), one of the world’s earliest organizations providing evidence-based behavioral therapy for individuals with autism. Dr. Granpeesheh has dedicated over four decades to advancing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and empowering families through clinical innovation, research, and advocacy. She began her career at UCLA under Dr. Ivar Lovaas, a seminal figure in ABA, and went on to build CARD into a global leader in autism services. After selling the company in 2018, she reacquired it in 2023 following bankruptcy under private equity ownership, restoring financial and clinical stability. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Granpeesheh is a passionate entrepreneur and public speaker. She has developed cutting-edge technologies like Neurodivergent Parenting to enhance caregiver training and continues to lead initiatives focused on quality, access, and sustainable business practices in behavioral health.