Ipshita Banerjee is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over a decade of experience supporting neurodiverse individuals across a range of needs — from early intervention to vocational and community readiness. She holds a Master’s in Special Education (Severe and Comprehensive Disabilities) from Vanderbilt University and a Master’s in Psychology from Delhi University.

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As the Director and Co-founder of Project I, Ipshita is deeply committed to creating meaningful spaces of engagement for older learners, especially those with limited communication. Her work focuses on teaching age-appropriate, functional skills while promoting dignity, autonomy, and inclusion.

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Ipshita’s research centers around culturally and linguistically sensitive interventions, as well as the development of automated caregiver training modules for severe challenging behavior. Her work has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Remedial and Special Education. She has presented at national and international conferences, including NEIPID, ABAI, QABA, and TABA.

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In addition to her clinical work, Ipshita is a passionate advocate for trauma-informed ABA and believes in empowering caregivers and professionals through accessible, evidence-based education. She has mentored and supervised aspiring professionals both in India and the U.S., helping shape a new generation of behavior analysts.

 

Outside of work, you’ll likely find her brewing coffee, playing the ukulele, or chasing good music at a live gig.