Ramona Houmanfar
University of Nevada, Reno
Professor & Director, Behavior Analysis Program
Reno, Nevada
United States
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
Types of Clients: Organizations
Languages spoken: English
ACT/CBS Background and Training: Ramona Houmanfar is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She currently serves as a trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, Chair of the Organizational Behavior Management Section of Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, editorial board members of the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, and Behavior & Social Issues, and Coordinator of the Publication Board at the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Dr. Houmanfar has served as the editor of Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, senior co-chair of the ABAI convention, Director of the Organizational Behavior Management Network, President of the Nevada Association for Behavior Analysis, and Co-Coordinator of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board at ABAI.
Dr. Houmanfar’s expertise and interests in behavioral systems analysis, cultural behavior analysis, and contextual behavioral science have guided her research associated with the analysis of verbal behavior (e.g., symbolic language, leadership communication, team communication), rule governance, value- based governance, and wellbeing in cultural groups including organizations. She has published over 80 peer reviewed publications, and four co-edited books titled “Organizational Change” (Context Press), "Understanding Complexity in Organizations", “Leadership & Cultural Change (Taylor & Francis Group), and “Applied Behavior Science in Organization” (Taylor & Francis Group) sponsored by ABAI. Other accomplishments include being awarded Association or Behavior Analysis International, and Association for Contextual Behavioral Science Fellow designations.
Dr. Houmanfar’s expertise and interests in behavioral systems analysis, cultural behavior analysis, and contextual behavioral science have guided her research associated with the analysis of verbal behavior (e.g., symbolic language, leadership communication, team communication), rule governance, value- based governance, and wellbeing in cultural groups including organizations. She has published over 80 peer reviewed publications, and four co-edited books titled “Organizational Change” (Context Press), "Understanding Complexity in Organizations", “Leadership & Cultural Change (Taylor & Francis Group), and “Applied Behavior Science in Organization” (Taylor & Francis Group) sponsored by ABAI. Other accomplishments include being awarded Association or Behavior Analysis International, and Association for Contextual Behavioral Science Fellow designations.
ACT/CBS Experience: I have conducted ACT workshops pertaining to burnout and wellbeing in organizations with Dr. Steven Hayes and colleagues in Nevada over the last 6 years.