Connecticut LEND Faculty and Staff
An important part of Connecticut LEND is the team that supports the program. This team collaborates frequently to ensure that planning and implementation of the LEND program meets the LEND objectives. The following list contains the names, roles and contact information of these team members. They are available to support Trainees and answer any questions, comments or concerns
CT LEND Graduate Teaching Assistants (TA)
Our LEND Teaching Assistants are previous LEND Trainees and support LEND students through mentorship and supervision of LEND competencies.
Lauren Bauer
Zane Carey
CT LEND Discipline Coordinators
Anton Alerte, MD
Pediatrics
Melissa A. Bray, PhD
School Psychology
Kathleen Cienkowski, PhD
Audiology
Maria E. Gyure, MS, LCGC
Genetic Counseling
Tara Lutz, PhD
Public Health
Inge-Marie Eigsti
Clinical Psychology
Tammie Spaulding, PhD
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
