Michael Laverdiere
President
Michael Laverdiere is the BCBA Director at Minnesota Autism Centers. A U.S. Navy veteran, father, and graduate of Northern Michigan University's Applied Behavior Analysis program, Michael has been working in the field of ABA since 2017. In 2019, he completed a fellowship with the Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program, an interdisciplinary training program that develops Michigan's leaders with the goal of improving the health of infants, children and adolescents with or at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities and related health care needs through state legislature and advocacy initiatives. Michael remains passionate about legislative efforts toward BCBA licensure and regulatory efforts in the application of our technology. As BCBA Director at Minnesota Autism Centers, he is devoted to promoting compassionate and trauma-informed care and the development of innovative partnerships across disciplines and with school districts throughout Minnesota.
At a Glance: President
Position held since:
Our president has served in this position since 2024.
The president's role at MNABA
The president of MNABA currently serves a 1-year term. The president of MNABA is expected to attend all executive and full board meetings, send agendas prior to meetings, receive updates from our Administrative Director, Public Relations Director, Website Director, and Conference Director. At our conference, the president gives the opening presidential address. The president is expected to lead and delegate initiatives surrounding the Strategic Plan and Position Statements. In addition to all duties listed here, the president is also expected to supervise over the affairs of MNABA.
Years served on board:
Our current president has served on the MNABA board in various capacities since 2023.