Crystal Pariseau MSSW
AUCD LEND Technical Assistance and Materials Development
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities1010 Wayne Avenue
Suite 920
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-588-8252 (tel)
301-588-2842 (fax)
[email protected]
www.aucd.org
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Crystal is responsible for both the coordination of AUCD's national technical assistance contract with MCHB for the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Programs and for the production and dissemination of many of AUCD's publications and resources.
As the MCH Technical Assistance Coordinator, Crystal works closely with the nation's LEND programs to provide the resources and technical assistance necessary for meeting their mission. She is responsible for the management of AUCD's competitive national Genetics Grant program and works closely with federal staff at MCHB. She serves as AUCD's liaison to MCHB's Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH), Pediatric Pulmonary Center (PPC) and School of Public Health (SPH) interdisciplinary leadership training programs and is the editor of the national LENDLinks newsletter and other publications.
As the Materials Development Coordinator, Crystal oversees the design and publication of resources, information, and products disseminated by the Association, both in hard copy and electronic media. She has designed and implemented a wholly electronic grant application and review system for AUCD and has experience in internet applications, including the recent redesign of the Association's website.
In previous experience, Crystal was a trainee at the Waisman Center LEND and worked for the Waisman Center UCEDD's Community Outreach and Training Offices developing and coordinating courses, activities, and community events for people with disabilities, their families, and support personnel. She has experience in grant writing, information dissemination, project development, publication design, website management, and written and electronic communication.
Crystal holds a Master's degree in Social Work with concentrations in heath care and developmental disabilities from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She lives with her family in Charlottesville, VA.
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