Patient Care Directory

Patient care is a pillar of the UNMC mission.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation provides a unique range of services for individuals with disabilities. At MMI, you can receive comprehensive medical and health care services and programming through interdisciplinary clinics and evaluations or single discipline assessments and treatment.
Leadership
Amy S. Nordness, PhD, CCC-SLP
Robert and Myrna Krohn Family Professor
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Clinical Services
Associate Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute
Associate Professor, MMI Department of Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathologist

Coordination of Care and Support
Maggie Neujahr, CSW
Manager, Munroe-Meyer Institute Care Coordination Program

Angela Maynard, MSN, RN, CPN
Manager, Munroe-Meyer Institute Outpatient Clinic


Clinical Experts
MMI professionals in ten clinical departments offer specialized services and treatment programs across the lifespan for people with disabilities.
Clinical Department Directors
Jolene Johnson, EdS, EdD
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Education and Child Development
Associate Professor, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Education and Child Development

Craig V. Baker, MD
Friedland Professor
Interim Medical Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Genetic Medicine
Assistant Professor, UNMC Department of Pediatrics
Biochemical Geneticist

Alice Shillingsburg, PhD, BCBA-D, LP, LBA
Yale Family Endowed Chair
Director, MMI iCASD
Professor, MMI iCASD
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Psychologist
Michelle Westengaard, OTR/L, BCP
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Occupational Therapy Department
Occupational Therapist

Amy Drayton, PhD
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Assistant Professor, MMI Department of Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Susan Riley, PT, MS, DPT, PCS
Wayne A. Stuberg Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Physical Therapy Department
Associate Professor, MMI Department of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Physical Therapist

Brandy L. Clarke, PhD
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology
Professor, MMI Department of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

Nicole Giron, MPH, HTR, CTRS
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Recreational Therapy Department
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Certified Horticulture Therapist

Tara Fahmie, PhD, BCBA-D
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Severe Behavior
Professor, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Severe Behavior
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Susan Fager, PhD, CCC-SLP
Scottish Rite Associate Professor, MMI
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Speech-Language Pathology
Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Speech-Language Pathologist


Programs and Services
Explore programs and services for children and adults with IDD and complex health care needs offered at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Audiology
In partnership with Boys Town National Research Hospital, MMI provides hearing assessments for individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
Meet our Specialists
Caring for Champions Programs
MMI is committed to providing access to outstanding vision, dental and dietary health and wellness services that are tailored to the unique situations of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
Meet our Specialists
UCEDD Supports and Advocacy
Nebraska's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) team at MMI provides numerous supports, advocacy programs and resources for patients and families.