Donna Yeaney, M.A., BCBA, LBA
TRIAD Behavior Consultant
Staff/Faculty - TRIAD
Overview of Interests
Donna Yeaney is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and licensed School Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders, their families, and the educators who support them. Her professional background spans school systems, community mental health settings, and mobile crisis services, providing her with a comprehensive system-level perspective on student and family support.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Arts in School Psychology from Alfred University in Alfred, New York. Before joining the Autism Institute at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (TRIAD), Donna served as a School Psychologist for Loudon County Schools in Loudon, Tennessee, and has worked within the mental health system, including mobile crisis response.
Donna’s professional interests include fostering collaboration among school personnel, strengthening communication and relationships between families and schools, and improving access to education for students with disabilities. Using positive behavioral support, effective communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork, Donna is dedicated to promoting safety, inclusion, and independence while ensuring quality care for all students.
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas
- Master of Arts in School Psychology from Alfred University
- Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Certifications/Licenses:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Licensed Behavior Analyst in Tennessee
- Tennessee Professional School Service Personnel License endorsement in School Psychology Pre-K-12