ABAI 2026 Outstanding Mentor – Dr. Sarah Slocum

Dr. Sarah Slocum is an Associate Professor in Emory University’s School of Medicine and clinician in the Complex Behavior Support Program at Marcus Autism Center. She oversees a Transition Program designed to provide a step-down service to patients served in the Complex Behavior department to prepare them for school, home, and community settings after patients discharge.

Dr. Slocum serves as a mentor to undergraduate, masters, doctoral, postdoctoral, and junior faculty seeking professional development in the field of behavior analysis. Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Slocum’s research focuses on assessment and treatment strategies. She has published her work across many behavior analytic journals, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. When she isn’t working, Dr. Slocum enjoys traveling with her family every chance she gets.