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Carole Zangari, Ph.D.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
zangaric@nova.edu
Dr. Zangari has been a professor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Nova Southeastern University since 1994. She joined the NSU CARD Satellite in 2014 and currently serves as its Executive Director. Dr. Zangari earned her master's degree in SLP from the College of New Jersey and her doctoral degree in Special Education from Purdue University. She is involved in the Language Links group with Lori Wise and runs the CARD Communication and Autism Network for SLPs who work with nonverbal or minimally verbal individuals with autism and related disabilities. Her primary area of expertise is in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the development of literacy skills in individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities. She blogs at www.PrAACticalAAC.org.
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Luis Grana, M.S.
DIRECTOR
luism@nova.edu
Mr. Luis Grana is the Director of the NSU Satellite Office. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and his M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. He has worked with individuals with ASD and their families for over 20 years in various capacities. Mr. Grana has held several different positions at CARD for 16 years. He currently runs the Family Support group at the Nova CARD office.
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Lori Wise, M.S.
COORDINATOR OF CLINICAL & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
lw831@nova.edu
Lori is the Coordinator of Clinical and Educational Services at CARD. She holds Florida teaching certificates in the areas of Special Education and Reading.
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Susan Lepri, M.S.
CLINICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
slepri@nova.edu
Susan graduated from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where she completed her B.S. in Psychology in 2010. She continued her education at Nova Southeastern University where she graduated summa cum laude in 2013 with an M.S. in Developmental Disabilities and a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Maria A. Silva, Ed.S.
CLINICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
mm1064@nova.edu
Maria completed her B.A. in Exceptional Student Education at Miami-Dade College in 2007 and her M.S. in Elementary Special Education from Florida International University in 2011. She worked as a Special Education Teacher in MDCPS for 15 years. Most recently, she earned her Ed.S. in Special Education in 2022 from FIU and is currently a Doctoral Candidate, focusing her research on autism spectrum disorders.
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Natalie Lopez, B.S.
CLINICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
nlopez1@nova.edu
Natalie Lopez graduated from Miami Dade College with a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education in 2019 with an emphasis on autism spectrum disorder and TESOL. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Developmental Disabilities with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Lopez has been working with individuals with Autism for over 3 years in the school setting and is currently working in our Broward office as a Clinical Support Administrator.
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Kayelah Livingstone, B.A.
CLINICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
Kl1550@nova.edu
Kayelah Livingstone graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Secondary Education. She has been working with children and individuals with Autism for over 4 years in the school and private setting. Ms. Livingstone is continuing her education at Nova Southeastern University, pursuing a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis.
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Sofia Rodriguez
STUDENT OFFICE ASSISTANT
sr2782@nova.edu
Sofia Rodriguez is a sophomore at Nova Southeastern University and is a part of the Razors Edge Shark Teach program, aspiring to be a Speech-Language Pathologist. She enjoys learning, growing, and connecting with diverse populations. She has previous experience volunteering in various settings that support individuals with autism spectrum disorder. She envisions working with pediatric patients, particularly in the areas of AAC, dysphasia, and bilingualism.
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