Dana Gold
Dana Gold, Ph.D., BCBA-D is the CEO and Executive Director of Optimal Beginnings, LLC, an autism treatment and consulting organization serving families in the Washington, DC region. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a doctorate in Applied Psychology from Columbia University, Dr. Gold has spent more than three decades working in the field of developmental disabilities. Her work focuses on designing behavior analytic programs that promote real-world independence, integrating group-based ABA models, and developing clinical systems that support children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.