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NJLEND Maternal and Child HealthLeadership Symposium&NJLEND GraduationFriday, May 5, 2017
Keynote Speaker: Sue SwensonSue Swenson served the Obama administrationfrom 2010-2017 in the US Department ofEducation as deputy assistant secretary forspecial education and rehabilitative services, andas acting assistant secretary twice during thattime. She previously directed The Arc US andthe Joseph P Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, as wellas serving as commissioner for developmentaldisabilities in the Clinton administration. Sue was a Kennedy fellowin the US Senate in 1996, and previously was the marketing directorfor professional services firms in academic, medical/surgical, andenvironmental science fields in Minnesota. She joined the disabilitymovement because her middle son Charlie had lifelong profounddisabilities. She was educated at the University of Chicago (AB, AM)and holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota. She currentlyserves in a volunteer capacity as the president-elect of InclusionInternational, the UN-recognized disabled people’s organization forpeople with intellectual and developmental disabilities and theirfamilies.“Honor the Past. Then Get Over It.” Swenson, S., Intellectual andDevelopmental Disabilities AAIDD 2015, Vol. 53, No. 6, 409–413.“A Wicked Problem: Can Governments be Fair to Families Living withDisabilities?” Swenson, S and Lakin, C; Family Relations 63 (February2014): 185–191.
NJLEND Maternal and Child Health Leadership SymposiumFriday, May 5th, 20179:00am – 9:30amNetworking Breakfast & 1st Poster Gallery Walk:NJLEND Leadership Projects Poster Session9:30am – 9:35amWelcomeDeborah M. Spitalnik, PhDExecutive Director, The Boggs CenterDirector, NJLENDProfessor of Pediatrics, RWJMS9:35am – 9:40amWelcome from Children’s Specialized HospitalChristopher J. Haines, DO, MBA, FAAP, FACEPVice President & Chief Medical Officer,Children’s Specialized Hospital9:40am – 9:50amNJLEND: Our Inaugural Year 2016-2017Deborah M. Spitalnik, PhDExecutive Director, The Boggs CenterDirector, NJLENDProfessor of Pediatrics, RWJMS9:50am – 10:10amIntroduction of 2016-2017 NJLEND FellowsCarrie Coffield, PhDInterdisciplinary Training Coordinator, The Boggs CenterTraining Director, NJLENDAssistant Professor of Pediatrics, RWJMS10:15am – 10:30am Defining LeadershipNJLEND Fellows10:30am – 11:30am Keynote AddressSue Swenson, MBAVice President, Inclusion International and formerAssistant Secretary for the Office of Special Educationand Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education11:30am – 12:00pm 2nd Poster Gallery Walk:NJLEND Leadership Projects Poster Session12:00pmAdjournment
2016-2017 Inaugural NJLEND FellowsName and DisciplineDeepa Srinivasavaradan, BSCDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Ambassador to NJFamily & Professional Partnership Strategist, SPANFamilyJeannette MejiasFamily to Family Support Coordinator, SPANFamilyMason R. Shepherd, MAPsyD Doctoral StudentSchool PsychologyMikala Hanson, PsyM, BCBAPsyD Doctoral StudentClinical PsychologyRachael Patusco, MS, RD, CSPDCN Doctoral StudentClinical Nutrition
Faculty MentorStephanie Pratico, AASNJLENDStephanie Pratico, AASNJLENDRobert LaRue, PhD, BCBA-DRutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional PsychologyRobert LaRue, PhD, BCBA-DRutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional PsychologyJane Ziegler, DCN, RD, LDNRutgers School of Health Professions
2016-2017 Inaugural NJLEND FellowsName and DisciplineRonide P. Noelizaire, BAMSW CandidateSocial WorkSapna Kakwani, BSN, RNDNP Doctoral StudentNursingSpandana Nallapati, MDDBP FellowDevelopmental Behavioral PediatricsStacey A. Callahan, BAMSW CandidateSocial WorkBoggs Center Interdisciplinary TraineeAleta MurphyPsychology & Neuroscience
Faculty MentorPatricia Findley, DrPH, MSWRutgers School of Social WorkSallie Anne Porter, DNP, PhD, APN, RN-BC, CPNPRutgers School of NursingManny Jimenez, MD, MS, FAAPRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolPatricia Findley, DrPH, MSWRutgers School of Social WorkCarrie Coffield, PhDRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
NJLEND Core Faculty – Rutgers UniversityCaroline N. Coffield, PhDAssistant Professor of Pediatrics, RWJMSDeborah M. Spitalnik, PhDProfessor of Pediatrics, RWJMSAdjunct Associate Professor of Family MedicineEvan Spivack, DDSProfessor of Pediatric Dentistry, SDMDirector Special Care Treatment CenterJane Ziegler, DCN, RD, LDNAssociate Professor, Nutritional Sciences, SHPProgram Director, DCNJill Harris, PhDDirector of Program Development, CSHManuel Jimenez, MD, MS, FAAPAssistant Professor, Departments of Pediatrics & Family Medicineand Community Health, RWJMSDirector of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Education,The Boggs CenterPatricia Findley, DrPH, MSW, LCSWAssociate Professor of Social Work, SSWRobert H. LaRue, PhD, BCBA-DClinical Associate Professor, GSAPPDirector of Behavioral and Research Services, DDDCSallie Anne Porter, DNP, PhD, APN, RN-BC, CPNPAssistant Professor, Division of Advanced Nursing Practice, SNStephanie Pratico, AASFamily Discipline Coordinator, NJLENDChair, NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
NJLEND Contributing FacultyLara Delmolino Gatley, PhD, BCBA-DRutgers GSAPP & DDDCJanice Prontnicki, MD, MPH, FAAPRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolMelissa Cheplic, MPHThe Boggs Center on Developmental DisabilitiesWalter Zahorodny, PhDRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolNancy Scotto Rosato, PhDAutism Registry, NJ Department of HealthZenaida Steinhauer, RN, BSN, MPABirth Defects Registry, NJ Department of HealthPauline Lisciotto, RN, MSNNJ DOH, Division of Family Health ServicesShannon Haworth, MAAssociation of University Centers on DisabilitiesDiana Autin, EsqStatewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)Carolyn HayerStatewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)Elizabeth Manley, BS, MSW, LSWNJ’s Children’s System of Care, NJ DCFWendy Neal, MD, MPHTMRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolSharon Lohrmann, PhDThe Boggs Center on Developmental DisabilitiesMargaret Gilbride, JDThe Boggs Center on Developmental DisabilitiesKaren D’Alonzo, PhD, RN, APN-c, FAANRutgers School of NursingMatthew B. McDonald, III, MDChildren’s Specialized HospitalChristopher J. Haines, DO, MBA, FAAP, FACEPChildren’s Specialized HospitalPhilip Smith, PhDThe Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
Thank you to our collaborating partnersChildren’s Specialized HospitalChristopher J. Haines, DO, MBA, FAAP, FACEPJill Harris, PhDMalia Beckwith, MDKelly Keefe Marcoux MSN, APN, CPNP-ACThe Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, Rutgers GSAPPLara Delmolino Gatley, PhD, BCBA-DRobert LaRue, PhD, BCBA-DThe Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)Diana Autin, EsqSharon MelahnJeanne McMahonWith deep gratitude to the Landau, Garofolo, Nash, Hutchinson,Pratt, Krill, Marsh, Dudley, and Tavarez families for serving asmentor families, and providing the NJLEND Fellows with anenriching, unparalleled learning experience.Division of Family Health Services, Title V,New Jersey Department of HealthDivision of Family and Community Partnerships,New Jersey Department of Children and FamiliesRutgers Office of Federal RelationsAlexandria HermannEagleton Science and Politics Workshop,The Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University
What is NJLEND?NJLEND is The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities’ NewJersey’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and RelatedDisabilities program. NJLEND provides graduate-level interdisciplinary,clinical, leadership training aimed at preparing the next generationof health and allied health leaders to address the needs of childrenand young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), relateddevelopmental disabilities, and other maternal and child healthpopulations as part of a national network of LEND programs. Inaddition to interdisciplinary, leadership education, LEND programsfocus on developing future health care professionals who are culturallycompetent and provide family-centered care to diverse patients. AllNJLEND Fellows have a Faculty Mentor from their discipline whowork with the Fellow to integrate NJLEND competencies with therequirements of the student’s academic program, as well as to guideand reflect on their individual leadership development throughout theLEND year. NJLEND is a designation of the Maternal and Child HealthBureau, Health Resources and Services Administration.NJLENDDeborah M. Spitalnik, PhD, NJLEND DirectorCarrie Coffield, PhD, NJLEND Training DirectorYaa A. Keene, MPH, NJLEND Program and Data Coordinator
Mission StatementThe Boggs Center, as a University Center forExcellence in Developmental Disabilities, valuesuniqueness and individuality and promotesthe self-determination and full participation ofpeople with disabilities and their families in allaspects of community life.As a catalyst and resource, The Boggs Center,through partnerships and collaborations,builds capacity in organizations, systems, andcommunities in a culturally competent manner.The Boggs Center prepares students throughinterdisciplinary programs, provides communitytraining and technical assistance, conductsresearch, and disseminates information andeducational materials.The Boggs Center on Developmental DisabilitiesDepartment of PediatricsRutgers, The State University of New JerseyLiberty Plaza, 335 George StreetNew Brunswick, NJ 08901http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/boggscenterp. 732-235-9300f. 732-235-9330
Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Mikala Hanson, PsyM, BCBA PsyD Doctoral Student Clinical Psychology Robert LaRue, PhD, BCBA-D Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Rachael Patusco, MS, RD, CSP DCN Doctoral Student Clinical Nutrition Jane Ziegler, DCN, RD, LDN Rutgers School of Health .
