Dr. Odessa Luna is an Assistant Professor in St. Cloud State University’s Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program. Dr. Luna received her Ph.D. in Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences from Auburn University in 2019. Dr. Luna has been involved in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for nine years.

Dr. Luna is most proud of the work she has done supervising and mentoring master’s students in behavior analysis. Her former trainees are disseminating evidence-based practices for individuals diagnosed with autism across the nation in clinics, schools, and residential centers.

Dr. Luna was originally drawn to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis by her in-home work as a therapist for a young child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who was nonverbal.

Dr. Luna’s intervention expertise/area of expertise is parent, staff, and teacher training.

Some fun facts about Dr. Luna are that she enjoys playing Pokémon Go and trying new ice cream flavors!

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