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
