Research Team


Sandra B. Vanegas, PhD

Principal Investigator

Research Interests: Health disparities that impact children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sandy Magana, PhD, MSW

Co-Investigator

Research Interests: Disparities that impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan

Angela McCarty

Community Board Liaison

Nico Nelson, MPH

Assistive Technology Advisor

Research Interests: Increasing accessibility to knowledge, services, and technology for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Kate Harwood, MSSW

PhD Student, Graduate Research Assistant

Research Interests: Healthcare transition for youth with complex healthcare needs