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University of Nebraska Medical Center

LEND Directory

MMI's LEND team develops training programs to build a qualified, family-centered and competent workforce for individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities and complex health care needs.

Leadership

Cynthia R. Ellis, MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology, UNMC
Director, MMI LEND
Pediatrician, MMI Outpatient Clinic and Children's Nebraska

402-559-4985

Children's Nebraska Bio

Cynthia R. Ellis, MD

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

402-559-4409

Jennifer Burt, PhD

Kellie Ellerbusch, BLA

Program Coordinator, Munroe-Meyer Institute LEND
Training Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute LEND

402-559-4892

Faculty | Staff

Kristin Mayleben-Flott

Director of Campus and Community Coordination, MMI LEND
Family Discipline Director, MMI LEND

Graciela Sharif

Parent Resource Coordinator, FCEP
Responsive Family Programs Advisor, MMI LEND
Family Discipline Faculty, MMI LEND

Graciela Sharif

Whitney Strong-Bak, PhD

Autism Leadership Academy/Alumni Coordinator, MMI LEND
School Psychology Faculty, MMI LEND

Whitney Strong-Bak

Mary Angus

Self-Sponsorship Faculty, MMI LEND

Michael Skocz

Office Associate, MMI LEND

Michael Skocz

Adjunct Faculty

Linda Cunningham, MPA

Adjunct Professor, Nebraska LEND Program at MMI
Interim Director of UNMC Human Resources