Her Story
About Megan
Megan Robinson has spent 20 years building a career in mental and behavioral health, with the last decade centered on her work as an Applied Behavior Analyst. Her connection to this field took root early, growing up as a professional foster sibling in a household where caring for individuals facing significant challenges was simply a way of life. That upbringing, paired with the influence of her mother, a behavior specialist and special education director, shaped Megan's lifelong commitment to creating safe, supportive environments for the people she serves. Over the years, she has built deep expertise across crisis intervention, behavioral mental health, and community-based care, working within some of Washington State's rural and largest city in the Eastern side of the state. Megan's professional background reflects a rare blend of clinical skill and hands-on crisis response. She has trained non-profit, emergency response, and other community support services in how to effwxrively and safely intervene on those experiencing behavioral, psychosis, suicidal ideation, and other high-risk conditions, while also developing individualized service plans and trainong the next up and coming Behavior Analysts and Behavior Technicians. Alongside her clinical work, she has served as an advocate, family training specialist, and crisis response trainer underscoring her commitment to navigating complex, high-stakes situations with both compassion and precision. What defines Megan most, though, is her belief in continuous learning from everyone she meets, a philosophy she credits as the foundation of her success. She speaks with particular pride about reconnecting with a former client whose life she helped turn around during his time in a residential facility, watching him go on to join the Marines, marry, and build a family of his own. Beyond her professional roles, Megan has spent nearly the past 2 decades advocating for and supporting families and individuals in rural locations access meaningful supports. Looking to the future, she hopes to expand access to mental health and behavioral services for families in the rural communities of Northeast Washington, the region she now calls home.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Megan
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the people I've chosen to surround myself with. In every role I've held, I've made it a point to give as much as I take from others, because I genuinely love learning from the people around me. Whether it's a day-to-day conversation, a mentorship, or guidance from a supervisor, I try to take something meaningful from every person I encounter. Staying open in this way has kept me growing and has continued to create opportunities for me, simply because I refuse to close myself off. Even when someone's background or perspective is completely different from my own, I'm still willing to sit down, listen closely, and truly hear what they have to say.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Never turn down an opportunity for growth. Your comfort zone defines where you can remain but a step outside of that can take you to new heights and incredible experiences. Never stop being open to learning and growth.
Not every closed door is a no, it's an opportunity to knock differently.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The best piece of advice I can give someone entering the field of ABA is to always seek collaboration! In a field of supporting others we must always be open to new perspectives, frequent change, and constant growth. Lean on those who have come before you and support those coming after you.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge we face at this time is growth! More and more individuals are in need of behavioral and mental health support. With an ever changing ever growing field we need more people willing to lead passionately, dedicated to giving every person the opportunity to be their best selves and live their best lives!
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values I hold close are compassion, openness, honesty, and leadership from a place of positive intention, and consistent support. Without others we are only one and one can be such a lonely number.
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