Sarah Weddle, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA

Vice President of Clinical Quality and Standards

Dr. Weddle began her career at May Institute in 2014, first as a predoctoral intern, and then as a postdoctoral fellow in psychology. She was a behavioral consultant for one year before being promoted to Director of Outreach and Behavioral Support in 2017. In 2021, she became the Divisional Director of Clinical Services and Training in our Adult Services.

In her current role as Vice President of Clinical Quality and Standards, Dr. Weddle leads efforts to build and sustain strong clinical quality systems – always placing people at the center of every decision.

She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D), a licensed psychologist, and a licensed health service provider and behavior analyst in Massachusetts. Dr. Weddle holds a B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a focus on School Psychology from Northern Arizona University. She also completed a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) fellowship through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Weddle’s career spans educational, clinical, and residential settings for both children and adults. Her experience includes coordinating multi-site research projects and consulting with public school districts. She specializes in assessment, instruction, and function-based interventions, providing training and support to educators, therapists, and behavior analysts.

At May Institute, she serves on the APA Training Faculty and chairs the Institutional Review Board (IRB), upholding ethical standards in research and professional development. She has authored peer-reviewed publications on language-based interventions and functional analysis, co-authored book chapters, and regularly presents at national and international conferences. She also contributes as a peer reviewer for respected journals in behavior analysis and education.

Her strategic approach to clinical quality is informed by an emerging focus on applying behavioral science to leadership, systems improvement, and staff engagement – promoting sustainable, values-driven change.

Working alongside dedicated clinicians, leaders, and teams, Dr. Weddle champions best practices, continuous improvement, and a culture grounded in compassion, accountability, and excellence. Her goal is to ensure care that not only meets standards but truly transforms lives.

Her work is guided by core values of integrity, empathy, equity, and collaboration. Dr. Weddle believes high-quality care begins with respect for every individual and a commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive environments where both clients and staff can thrive.