Chrissy Countie

Chrissy Countie, MS, BCBA, is a behavior analyst, entrepreneur, and conference organizer with a passion for improving lives through behavioral science. Originally from Revere, Massachusetts, she spent formative years on Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she earned a BA in English, Sociology, and Political Science. Chrissy later completed an MS in Behavior Analysis at Simmons University, where she also pursued PhD coursework and dissertation research focused on effective Telehealth supervision for newly certified BCBAs.

Chrissy is the founder and CEO of Child Communication and Behavior Specialists (CCBS) and Behavior Intervention Group (BIG) LLC, as well as the creator of the BATCAGE tech conference. Through these initiatives, she is recognized as a leader in integrating technology into behavioral healthcare, promoting individualized interventions, and advocating for neurodiversity.

Her work includes collaborations with influential thought leaders in behavior analysis and related fields:

• The Decision Lab (Dan Pilat, Dr. Sekoul Krastev, Marielle Montenegro) – Keynote panel discussing behavioral science's impact on sustainable mental health applications
• Dr. Ellie Kazemi, Sarah Trautman, and Dr. Dan Ariely – Keynote speakers on topics related to innovation in behavior science
• The Malala Fund (Celia Lopez-Santos, Mariana Monteiro, Malalai Habibi) – Collaborators in a special panel on breaking barriers to accessible education and fundraising recipients
• Mary Barbera, Dr. Judah Axe, and Dr. Vince Carbone – Collaborators on verbal behavior initiatives presented at ABAI.
• Dr. Michael Cameron, Dr. Jim Fox, and Dr. Sara Bicard – Partners in developing social skills training for ABAI presentations.

On a personal note, Chrissy has intimate experience with neurodiversity and physical disability, living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She takes pride in balancing her professional achievements with being a supportive wife and mother. Known for fostering meaningful connections—whether you’ve known her for five minutes or five years—Chrissy’s journey reflects a deep commitment to innovation, advocacy, and positive impact within behavioral science and beyond.