Relevant to more reasons why we need additional alternative certifications, I provide the board with this:

1. First, the Virginia Board of Behavior Analysis actually recognizes members that are not BCBA's for full membership. In fact, they go as broad as to allow people from other related fields full membership and voting privileges. You can see here: https://virginiaaba.org/membership/?r=1719&wcm_redirect_to=page&wcm_redirect_id=1719 
2. You can also see the above in their bylaws here: https://virginiaaba.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/VABA-Bylaws-revised-2018.pdf
3. They will now advocate against QABA because they are not a tax-exempt non-profit, neither are they. You can verify this here: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/tax-exempt-organization-search
4. I have grave concerns about the leadership as well. It seems as though all of them would benefit from the limitation of additional behavior analysts. For example:
   1. Board President Amanda Randall, BCBA charges $6,000+ for speaking engagements https://web.archive.org/web/20220407211546/https://atlanticspeakersbureau.com/dr-amanda-randall-autism/
   2. Treasurer Jennifer Wade, BCBA would personally benefit from less providers because her practice would be more in demand. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407212542/https://littleleaves.org/meet-our-team/ 
   3. Member at Large Elizabeth Matthews, BCBA would personally benefit from less providers because her practice would be more in demand.  https://web.archive.org/web/20220407212542/https://littleleaves.org/meet-our-team/
   4. Member at Large Tiffanie Johnson, BCBA would personally benefit from less providers because her practice would be more in demand. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407213727/https://rcghealthnetwork.com/team/ 
   5. Member at Large Kevin Schock, BCBA would personally benefit from less ABA providers because there would be less to challenge his book and research. Further he can call himself one of the few experts. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407213956/https:/www.amazon.com/Functional-Behavioral-Assessment-Diagnosis-Treatment/dp/0826106048/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1649367542&refinements=p_27%3AKeven+M.+Schock+MA++BCBA&s=books&sr=1-1
   6. Member at Large Ting Bentley would personally benefit from less providers because her practice would be more in demand. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407214418/https://www.getanswersnow.com/our-clinicians/ting-b 
   7. Administrative Director Christy Evanko, BCBA would personally benefit from less providers because her practice would be more in demand. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407214423/http://www.snowflakesaba.com/about-us 

At first, I thought how could someone be no narcissistic and think that they are better than everyone else but then I realized this is actually about the money. Instead of allowing those focused on money, speaking engagements, and book deals, the board should focus on authorizing those who intend to help people for the public good. Who want to make a difference.