CARD

Child & Family Services Team


Melissa N. Hale, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical
Division Director, Child and Family Services
UM-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

m.hale@miami.edu

(305) 284-2350
About: Melissa Hale, Ph.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, a licensed psychologist, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D). She is Division Director of Child and Family Services at CARD and Co-Director of the Intensive Behavioral Intervention Services (IBIS). In addition, she is a core faculty member...

Sara Dajer

Program Manager, Social Services

s.dajer@miami.edu

(305) 284-5270
About: Sara Dajer, M.S.Ed. is the Program Manager of the Child & Family Support Services Division at CARD. Sara earned her Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education from Carlos Albizu University.  She has been working with children with ASD since 2006. In her current role at CARD, Sara provides support and consultation...

Daniela Chaparro Vegas

Case Manager
Case Manager

dxc1722@miami.edu

About: Daniela Chapparo Vegas, M.A. is a Specialist in the Child and Family Services Division.  Daneila has a Master of Arts in Persuasive Communication from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. In her current role at CARD, Daniela provides clinical support and consultation services to families as well as to professionals in...

Alexandra Padron Cacciamani

Case Manager

axp1800@miami.edu

(305) 284-5901 x5901
About: Alexandra Cacciamani, B.S.Ed. is a Specialist in the Child and Family Services Division.  Alexandra has a Bachelor of Science in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Development from Florida International University.  She has worked with children with autism and their families since 2017.  In her...

Stephanie Marie Garcia-Delgado

Case Manager

s.garcia14@miami.edu

(954) 262-7719
About: Stephanie Garcia-Delgado, M.S. is a Specialist in the Child and Family Services Division. Stephanie has a Master of Science in Counseling, with a concentration in Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis from Nova Southeastern University.  She has worked with individuals with autism and their families since 2008. In her current role at...