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Jenna Gilder, Ph.D., BCBA, LABA

Assistant Director, National Autism Center at May Institute


Jenna Gilder, Ph.D., BCBA, LABA, serves as Assistant Director of the National Autism Center at May Institute. In this role, she works closely with National Autism Center Director Matthew Riley, Psy.D., BCBA, to advance key strategic priorities, including leading the development and delivery of trainings, guiding research and content initiatives, and supporting external dissemination efforts. Dr. Gilder helps ensure that the Center continues to provide the most current, evidence-based information and resources that parents, professionals, and communities can trust.

Since its founding in 2005, the National Autism Center has been a national leader in promoting evidence-based practices, advancing research, and supporting autistic individuals and their families through the dissemination of comprehensive and reliable resources.

Dr. Gilder brings extensive experience across May Institute’s programs. Most recently, she served as Director of Clinical Services and Training within Adult Services, where she provided consultation, clinical support, and staff training across Day Habilitation and Residential programs. In close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, she developed and delivered targeted trainings to meet the evolving needs of individuals and programs. She also serves as a regional trainer for the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices.

Earlier in her tenure, Dr. Gilder was Clinical Director for the Vocational Core at the May Center School in Randolph, following completion of her postdoctoral fellowship at the same site. She completed her pre-doctoral clinical internship and training at the Claremont Autism Center.

Dr. Gilder earned both her master’s and doctoral degrees in Developmental Psychology from Claremont Graduate University and is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Her clinical and research interests focus on creating enriching, individualized environments that support people across the lifespan. Grounded in a developmental perspective, she is committed to ensuring that services evolve alongside the changing needs of those we serve. The driving force behind her work is collaborating with service providers to promote healthy aging and enhance quality of life for all individuals in care.

 

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