Rita Gardner M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, CDE
Examiner · DISC type csRita M. Gardner is the President and CEO of Melmark, a multi-state human services organization she has led since 2015. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master of Public Health from Boston University, she has over 40 years of experience developing community-based services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
She is a accomplished legislative advocate who has shaped public policy impacting special education and disability services across the U. S. Her work focuses on ensuring equitable access to high-quality, evidence-based care and creating fair pay for direct support professionals.
Interesting fact: She has been named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Commonwealth Institute for seven consecutive years (2018-2024).
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The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. Being observant comes to them naturally.
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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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