Munroe-Meyer Institute

- Clinical Care Overview
- Make an Appointment
  Most appointments for MMI's unique range of services for individuals with disabilities are scheduled through our Patient Information Office.
- Diagnosis and Disorders
  Learn about a specific diagnosis or developmental disorder.
- Community Engagement
  We bring together providers, agencies and stakeholders to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
- Patient Resources
  Helpful information about insurance, evaluations, interpretive services, lodging and more.
- Request an Interpreter
  We provide qualified language interpreters for our patients with limited English or sign language interpreters for our patients who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
- Education Overview
- Residency/Fellowship
  MMI faculty provide quality education, specialized skills and knowledge for students training to provide transformative care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Parents & Caregivers
  Learn about our leadership and advocacy training opportunities for parents and caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Job Shadow
  Many of our programs and services offer job shadowing opportunities.
- Continuing Education
  At MMI, you'll find professional development and continuing education opportunities, including leadership training, workshops and clinical experiences in genetics grand rounds.
- Research Overview
- Faculty Research
  We work in basic, applied, translational and evaluative research in every one of our programs and disciplines.
- Student Research
  Assisting MMI faculty in their research efforts are numerous post-doctoral fellows, doctoral interns, graduate and undergraduate students from across the nation.
- Active Research Studies
  Explore MMI research studies recruiting participants.
Engagement
- Resources Overview
- Legislation and Legal Policy
  MMI serves as an expert resource to state and federal policymakers on issues impacting individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Leadership and Assistance Opportunities
  There are many opportunities for individuals with disabilities and family members to become involved in leadership roles.
- Lifespan Resources
  We help families with children who have disabilities navigate resources available across childhood to early adulthood.
Our Team

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

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Phone: 402-559-4985

Children's Nebraska Bio

Cynthia R. Ellis, MD

Jennifer Burt, PhD

Director, MMI LEND
Associate Professor, MMI Dept of Psychology and Pediatrics
Associate Director of Clinical Services, MMI Dept of Psychology
Fellowship Coordinator, MMI Dept of Psychology
Licensed Psychologist

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Phone: 402-559-6408

Jennifer Burt, PhD

Kellie Ellerbusch, BLA

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

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Phone: 402-559-4892

Sheilah Snyder, MD

Medical Director, MMI LEND
Clinical Professor, Dept of Pediatrics

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Phone: 402-955-4495

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

Adjunct Faculty

Linda Cunningham, MPA

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

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LEND Training

Explore a variety of clinical and community-based training opportunities available to students, practicing professionals and disability and family advocates.