Munroe-Meyer Institute

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  All people have the right to be included in their community with access to public spaces, housing, education, and employment. Access to civil and legal resources makes this easier for people with disabilities.
- Legislation and Disability 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.
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  We help families with children who have disabilities navigate resources available across childhood to early adulthood.
- Education Overview
- Departments & Programs
  Our clinical departments provide learning opportunities for students in professional training programs within UNMC, the state of Nebraska and across the country.
- 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.

Specialized Behavior Intervention Directory

Leadership | Faculty

Tara Fahmie, PhD, BCBA-D

Director, MMI Dept of Specialized Behavior Intervention
Professor, MMI Dept of Specialized Behavior Intervention
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Phone: 402-559-8870

Tara Fahmie, PhD, BCBA-D

Elizabeth Houck, PhD, BCBA-D

Assistant Professor, MMI Dept of Specialized Behavior Intervention
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Phone: 402-836-9987

Elizabeth "Bethjoy" Houck

Cynthia Livingston, PhD, BCBA-D

Assistant Professor, MMI Dept of Specialized Behavior Intervention
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Phone: 402-836-9986

Cynthia Livingston, PhD, BCBA-D

Amanda N. Zangrillo, PsyD, BCBA-D

Adjunct Professor, MMI Dept of Specialized Behavior Intervention
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Phone: 402-559-8866

Amanda N. Zangrillo, PsyD, BCBA-D

Clinical Staff

Alexandra Cicero, MA, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Alexandra Cicero

Kyle Dawson, MA, BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Kyle Dawson

Jasmeen Kaur, MA, BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Jasmeen Kaur

Drew E. Piersma, MA, BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Drew Piersma

Amaya Rocheleau, MS, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Amaya Rocheleau

Andrew J. Sodawasser, MA, BCBA, PLMHP

Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Provider

Andrew J. Sodawasser, MA, BCBA, PLMHP

Carson Whitford, MA, BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Specialized Behavior Intervention Services

Explore programs and services available through MMI's Department of Specialized Behavior Intervention.

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Appointments and Referrals

Please call MMI's Department of Specialized Behavior Intervention directly to schedule an appointment with these providers.

Team Support

Email Cati Miller, BS, Office Associate I
Email Rachel Norton-Turk, BS, Office Associate I

Meet Our Student Providers

The future of health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

MMI Student Directory

Department Research

MMI is committed to advancing knowledge through research to benefit individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.

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Employment

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