Emma Grauerholz-Fisher

Emma Grauerholz-Fisher serves as Assistant Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at Salve Regina University, where she leverages her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential and clinical expertise in autism intervention. Her leadership shapes departmental direction while maintaining active research and teaching.

Academic Background:

• B.S. in Psychology, University of Florida (2013)
• M.S. in Psychology, University of Florida (2017)
• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Florida (2020)

Her research program addresses critical gaps in Applied Behavior Analysis through three interconnected strands: methodological refinement of task analysis procedures, development of direct quality assessment tools for clinical settings, and analysis of systemic industry changes including private equity's growing influence. This work maintains strong clinical applicability while advancing scientific rigor in autism intervention.

Recent publications demonstrate an evolving trajectory from foundational methodological studies (2019-2023) toward critical examination of industry transformation forces (2024), reflecting her commitment to addressing both immediate clinical needs and emerging systemic challenges in behavior analysis.

Professional Engagement:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (2017-present)
• Departmental Chair focusing on curriculum development
• Active contributor to behavior analysis discourse through research publications

She cultivates close student relationships within Salve Regina's small academic community, integrating clinical expertise into teaching while preparing students for both research and practice careers. Her leadership role provides unique opportunities for student involvement in academic administration alongside research activities.