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Matt McAlear

Questioner · DISC type c
Chief Executive Officer at FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.
📍 Oakland, California, United States

Matt McAlear is the Chief Executive Officer at FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. , a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience. Described as a calm, values-driven leader, he also serves as the Executive Director for the California Association for Behavior Analysis, shaping professional standards and public policy in the field.

Outside of his executive duties, Matt enjoys an active lifestyle, referencing an "adventure filled summer" before beginning his current role. He also dedicates time to professional development in the community as the host of the Speed Mentorship podcast, reflecting his commitment to guiding others in his field.

He initiated and launched the first-ever CalABA Technology Summit to explore how technology can positively impact the field of behavior analysis.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Oakland, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Matt shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Priorities

Topics Matt cares about

Behavioral Health Tech
He initiated the CalABA Technology Summit to bring leaders together and explore technology's positive impact on the field of behavior analysis.
Healthcare Leadership
His career includes over 25 years in executive roles, such as CEO, Executive Director, and VP, at multiple organizations focused on behavioral health.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Chief Executive Officer
FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.
11-2012
Executive Director
California Association for Behavior Analysis
4-2019 - 5-2022
Regional Vice President
Kadiant
1-2013 - 4-2019
Co-Founder, President & CEO
Kids Overcoming, LLC
7-2007 - 7-2012
Vice President & Chief Program Officer
Easter Seals Bay Area
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Masters
San Francisco State University
BSW
Marist University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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