Taryn Traylor, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA, is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center-Autism Center for Education. Dr. Traylor coordinates a statewide effort that provides a customized tiered professional development model across four Superintendent’s regions within the Commonwealth. Dr. Traylor has various experiences developing and executing state and local programming to improve outcomes for students with autism and developmental disabilities. Her professional career has focused on enhancing the implementation of evidence-based practices in the public school setting and coaching/training various professionals.