LEND
Nebraska’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders program at MMI serves our local community in a meaningful way.
This interdisciplinary and leadership-focused training develops a qualified, family-centered and culturally competent workforce who will serve individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities.The LEND Network
LEND operates from federal grant funding and is supported by the Maternal Child Health Bureau. As one of 60 in a national network of LEND programs across the country, Nebraska LEND networks with those regional and national partners to effectively achieve the 12 leadership competency areas developed by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.Nebraska LEND offers a variety of clinical and community-based training opportunities to approximately 35-40 trainees and fellows each year.
Explore our LEND Training
Nebraska LEND at MMI provides students, professionals and community members opportunities for interdisciplinary leadership training, evidence-based practice and family-centered care to increase cultural competence and reduce health care disparities.
Leadership
Cynthia R. Ellis, MD
Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology, UNMC
Director, MMI LEND
Pediatrician, MMI Outpatient Clinic and Children's Nebraska
Jennifer Burt, PhD
Associate Director, MMI LEND
Associate Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Director of Clinical Services, MMI Psychology
Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, MMI Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
