The University of Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (ArizonaLEND) is a leadership training program that prepares the next generation of policy makers, faculty, clinicians and researchers to lead the maternal and child health workforce.
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Trainee Spotlight: Hope Wollen - ArizonaLEND Trainee and Graduate Student in the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
In addition to her participation in ArizonaLEND and the Genetic Counseling Graduation Program, Hope Wollen has been busy serving as a student ambassador for the Expecting Health Newborn Screening Program. While serving in this role, she developed a newborn screening research program and created fact sheets for providers and parents.
Jeremy Legaspi, ArizonaLEND Alum, Works to Engage AAC Users in Building a Wider Community
Speech-Language pathologists Jeremy Legaspi (ArizonaLEND Alum 2021-2022) and Wylanta Jones recently created Camp Connect, a camp designed for young people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices.
Gabriela Enríquez Hernández, ArizonaLEND Alum, Shares Her Research on Acceptability of Behavioral Treatment Among Hispanic Families in Southern Arizona
ArizonaLEND Alum (2022-2023), Gabriela Enríquez Hernández, has been doing incredible work in Southern Arizona with Hispanic families whose children have behavioral health needs. Her current research is looking at the treatment acceptability of applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment strategies among Hispanic families.