Nurture & Nature ABA Opens the 2025 LABA Conference: “Seguimos—Moving Forward, Together”

This past Friday, our very own Denice had the wonderful opportunity to open the 2025 annual Latino Association for Behavior Analysis (LABA) Conference with an inspiring speech that set the tone for the weekend.

We’re also proud to share that Nurture & Nature ABA was one of this year’s conference sponsors, helping to support an event that celebrates cultural connection, professional growth, and community strength.

About This Year’s Theme: “Seguimos! Moving Forward, Together.”

The theme of this year’s conference, “Seguimos: Moving Forward, Together,” beautifully captures the spirit of resilience and unity that defines both LABA and the broader ABA community. As Denice noted in her remarks, progress is never a solo journey, it’s something we build through compassion, humility, and collective support.

Her words reminded us that behavior analysis isn’t just about science, it’s about people. About holding each other up, sharing knowledge, and celebrating our shared humanity.

Denice’s Opening Speech

Buenos días.

What a joy it is to be here with you at the 2025 Latino Association of Behavior Analysts Conference. On behalf of Nurture & Nature, I want to thank you for creating this space where our community can come together, share, and grow.

At Nurture & Nature, our values are deeply aligned with LABA’s, we believe in compassion, in cultural humility, and in building up not just individuals, but whole families and communities. Like all of you, we know that real progress happens when we hold each other up and move forward together.

That’s why this year’s theme, “Seguimos: Moving Forward, Together,” feels so meaningful. These are times that call for unity, a reminder that none of us are ever alone in this work. When we come together as a community, our strength is multiplied, and our hope becomes unshakable.

I also want to take a moment to recognize the incredible leadership we’ve seen from Isaac, José, and Ruth. Watching them grow and advance LABA has been a privilege, and a reminder of how powerful it is when our community invests in its own people.

So as we begin this conference, let’s celebrate not just the science of behavior analysis, but the heart that drives it. At Nurture & Nature, we are proud to walk alongside you.

Muchas gracias, and may today fill us with inspiration, courage, and the joy of community.

Celebrating Community and Connection

Denice’s words embody everything we strive for at Nurture & Nature ABA: a commitment to empathy, cultural understanding, and meaningful collaboration.

We’re deeply honored to have played a part in this year’s conference and grateful to the LABA organizers for creating such a powerful space for learning, connection, and shared growth.

PHOTO CREDIT: Jose Rios