Welcome to the MIBAP Monthly Minute

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We’re excited to introduce this new monthly update created just for our members. Each issue will give you a quick snapshot of the latest news, upcoming events, advocacy updates, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across Michigan. Our goal is to keep you informed, engaged, and equipped with the tools you need to continue promoting access to high-quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) services in our state.

 

Presidential Note:

Thank you to all our members for the incredible work you do every day. Your dedication, advocacy, and partnership are the driving forces behind the progress we’re making together. With your ongoing commitment, MiBAP is able to champion ABA services and make a lasting impact for families throughout Michigan.

Warm regards,
Maggie

 

Executive Director Introduction:

I am honored to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Michigan Behavior Analysis Providers (MiBAP). While Jackie Timm will continue to support us behind the scenes, I will be managing MiBAP’s day-to-day operations and serving as your primary point of contact.

My background includes more than 25 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, higher education, and government settings. My work has focused on building partnerships, advancing equity and inclusion, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, and successfully managing state and federal grants. Most recently, I served as Director of the Center for Student Success at Kellogg Community College, where I led strategic initiatives to expand access, improve outcomes, and support diverse learners across Michigan. I have extensive experience in program management, organizational leadership, and policy advocacy, which I look forward to applying in service of MiBAP’s mission.

I am excited to join this community of dedicated professionals and to continue strengthening MiBAP’s voice as we advocate for high-quality ABA services across the state. I look forward to connecting with you in the months ahead and working together to build on MiBAP’s strong foundation.

 

 

Warm regards,
Holly McKee, PhD
Executive Director
Michigan Behavior Analysis Providers
Membership@mibap.com

269.460.0517

 

Committee Updates

• Severe Behavior Committee: A productive August meeting was held. Karoline Kenville, of Straith Hospital, attended and discussed reimbursement rates and the new inpatient unit she is developing. Our goal for the coming quarter is to identify a new chairperson as Ali Schroeder transitions out of this role. Contact membership@mibap.org if you would like to serve in this capacity. Additionally, the committee will continue to work on knowledge sharing and outcome measures for center-based severe behavior services.
• Access and Advocacy Committee: The committee continues to meet to review current needs and barriers for MiBAP members. This past month, members worked together to send a letter to Saginaw CMH, highlighting several parity violations. The committee has also been in conversation about HB 5044 – ABA in Schools, introduced by Representative Pauline Wendzel, the challenges with private insurance, the DCW/97153 rates, and the looming 9/30/25 end date for the Michigan QBHP. We are continuously working towards ways to reduce barriers to access to quality care. For more information or to join this committee, contact chairperson Kristin G. Wier at kristinw@logancenter.org
• Parity Committee: The MiBAP Parity Committee has identified three key goals for the coming months. If you would like to join these efforts, contact Chairperson Taylor Barker at taylor@ebbandflowaba.com

• Expand parity enforcement across the state’s Community Mental Health agencies (CMHs) and Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs).
• Strengthen collaboration with commercial funders to explore effective strategies for ensuring compliance with parity requirements.
• Promote and increase engagement with the Parity Hotline available on the MiBAP website as a resource for members.

• Education Committee: The Education Committee is hard at work planning MiBAP’s 2026 webinar series. We want these sessions to reflect the interests and needs of our membership. We’d love to hear from you if you have a topic or speaker in mind! Please share your ideas by emailing membership@mibap.org and help us shape another year of learning together.

In the meantime, mark your calendars for the final 2025 webinars:

• • November 19, 12:00–1:00 PM – Topic: Misinformation
  • December 8, 12:00–1:00 PM – Topic: Round Table

Calendar invitations with Microsoft Teams links for these sessions will be sent out soon. We hope you can join us!

• Membership Committee: Exciting news from the Membership Committee . . . Jenipher Swanson has graciously agreed to serve as our new chair! We are so grateful for her leadership and enthusiasm. The committee is also looking to grow, and this is a great opportunity to get involved, connect with colleagues, and help strengthen MiBAP’s network. If you’re interested in joining, we’d be thrilled to welcome you! Email membership@mibap.org

 

New Member Alert

We are GROWING! Welcome Bluestone Children’s Center! We are glad to have you as part of MIBAP.

 

Referral Program

 Refer & Earn!  
Speaking of growing . . . Bring new organizations to MiBAP and score exclusive MiBAP gear – hats, shirts, bags, and more!

 Learn more and join here: https://mibap.org/join

Help grow MiBAP by referring new organizational members and receive exclusive gifts from the MiBAP store:

• Refer 1 organization (and they join) → Receive a MiBAP hat and t-shirt
• Refer 2 organizations (and they join) → Receive a MiBAP computer bag
• Refer 3 or more organizations (and they join) → Choose your favorite MiBAP gear valued up to $100

The MiBAP office will track referrals throughout the year, and prizes will be awarded at the annual MiBAP Holiday Party.

Thank you for your support and dedication in helping MiBAP continue to grow bigger and better.

 

Mark Your Calendar

 Holiday Party – December 4, 2025 | 12–2 PM | Kelley Cawthorne, Lansing

 

Board Nominations

We are accepting nominations for six (6) open seats on the MiBAP Board of Directors. Terms are for two years, beginning January 1, 2026. Self-nominations are welcome, and we encourage all member organizations to participate.

• Deadline: 5:00 p.m. EST on November 15, 2025
• Eligibility: Only one individual from a member organization may serve on the Board at the same time.
• Nomination form: Submit the nomination form

Term of Office. The elected Board members of the Corporation shall be elected to serve for terms of two years or until their respective successors are elected and qualified, and except for the initial board members whose term may be limited by the executive committee to affect the staggering of positions. The duration of each term for these positions shall be a maximum of two years, and no member may serve in the same Officer position more than two terms consecutively but may serve in the same position thereafter if elected by a majority of voting members. Officers who serve two consecutive terms in the same position may be nominated and elected to serve in another officer position or otherwise on the Board upon the vacancy of such a position.

Qualifications of Officers. Only owners, directors or officers, or employees who can bind or are authorized to act on behalf of the Member organization of an Active Member of the Corporation shall be eligible for election as Officers of the Corporation’s Board of Directors. Active Members in good standing may be elected as Directors.

Disqualification. If any Director is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors, not being present at either the original session or any adjourned session of such meeting, such Director shall automatically be disqualified and shall no longer serve as a Director; provided, however, that the Board of Directors by a majority vote of the votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present may waive this provision as to any particular Director.

Salaries. There shall be no salary paid to any elected officer of the Corporation.